FCPA AAICD

David has been Treasurer of the Children’s Protection Society since November 2007.

He is a widely experienced executive, with a background in both private and public sectors, including service (financial and professional), dotcom and manufacturing industries. He has held leadership roles in finance and operations, including in technology and human capital in Australian and international companies. David favours a results-oriented approach, supported by sound skills in finance, corporate governance and compliance frameworks, transformation and change management, treasury, risk management, and technology enablement.

Wilma’s involvement with the Children’s Protection Society began in 1973 when she provided emergency foster care to children in need of protection and care. In 1978 she joined the Board and has since held a variety of honorary positions, including president and vice president. In 1980 she established the CPS Northern Auxiliary. In 1985 the auxiliary established an opportunity shop in Rosanna, and funds from this shop continue to provide significant support to the society.

AB, MSc, AM, PhD

Alice first joined the Board in 1997. An economist with a focus on the microeconomics of economic development, she has worked for Frontier Economics in Melbourne and London, McKinsey&Company in London, and the World Bank and International Finance Corporation in Washington. Alice is also the President of the Harvard Club of Australia, Victoria. She lives in Mt Eliza with her husband and their two boys.

B Jur, LLB.

Bernard Murphy is a lawyer who joined the Board in 2005. A father of two who lives locally, he has a history of involvement in the local community. He is the Chair of national law firm Maurice Blackburn, Australia’s largest class-action legal practice, and the Senior Principal of its Major Projects department. He has been practising for more than 30 years, and since 1998 has focused on litigation relating to directors’ duties and corporate misconduct. He is a senior fellow of the University of Melbourne, lecturing in class-action law, and is frequently called on to give papers at symposia for professional associations and for continuing legal education.

Dip Bus, Det. Snr Sgt, Victoria Police

Steve has been a member of the Board since 1995. Prior to joining, he was a committee member of the Crime Prevention, Education and Consultancy Group, responsible for Personal Safety and Protective Behaviour programs. He has extensive experience investigating child abuse and sexual offences and has involvement with victim and prevention programs.

BA, BSW

Mick joined the Board in 2007. With a history as a youth and social worker in the northern region of Melbourne, he is currently Manager of Community Programs at Banyule Community Health and Chair of the West Heidelberg Community Legal Service. Mick is a father of four young daughters and lives locally.

BComm

Stephen joined our Finance Committee in 1988 and became a member of the Board a few months later. He has had many years' experience in accounting and general management in the automotive industry, as well as having a brief sortie into the stockbroking business. In his 21 years with the Children's Protection Society he has held the positions of president, vice president and treasurer.