Board President - Amanda Collins​

Amanda has worked in the children’s services sector for over 26 years. Amanda has a passion for developing innovative programs that make a difference. Amanda has a track record of strong project management and responsive leadership, delivering projects to meet KPI’s and funding specifications.

 

Amanda has successfully gained funding from State and Federal Governments to deliver capital works programs, mentoring programs and targeted programs to increase access and participation in Early Childhood education.

 

Amanda is driven by results based accountability practices that deliver positive outcomes for families and children. Amanda is part of a collective impact initiative that aims to raise community awareness on the importance of early literacy.

 

Amanda is committed to authentic inclusion and has supported over 50 different Early Childhood services successfully gain funding for a range of targeted programs.

Experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the Individual & Family Services industry. Skilled in nonprofit organisations, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, child welfare, and psychotherapy. 

 

Strong business development professional with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in Education and Psychology from University of Sydney. Experienced in not-for-profit governance and leadership. Accomplished speaker and trainer.

Kyra is a lived-experience advocate who shares her personal experience of coercive controlling family violence to raise social awareness and drive meaningful policy and organisational change. Drawing on her own journey, she highlights the profound impacts of coercive control on mental and physical wellbeing, financial stability, and family life. Through creative storytelling, Kyra educates communities, organisations, and decision-makers, translating lived experience into actionable insights that challenge assumptions, inform safer practices, and strengthen strategic decision-making. She is committed to amplifying the voices of vulnerable people and ensuring that lived experience shapes policy, service design, and socially responsible business practices.

Brent is an experienced community and business development leader whose career has centred on strengthening communities, elevating the capability of not for profit organisations, and enabling sustainable growth across diverse sectors. With a professional background spanning banking, sport, and social services, Brent brings a unique cross sector perspective to governance, strategy, and community impact.

 

Brent has spent his career building and empowering community focused organisations, with a particular expertise in identifying, developing, and scaling adjacent revenue streams to enhance long term financial sustainability. His ability to bridge strategic insight with practical implementation has made him a trusted advisor to boards, executives, and community leaders.

 

Currently, Brent serves as a Community Development Manager with Beyond Bank Australia, one of Australia’s largest customer owned banks. In this role, he leads community engagement, strategic partnerships, and sector wide development initiatives, contributing to Beyond Bank’s broader mission to create more resilient, financially secure, and empowered communities.

Reverend Bill Crews AM is a much-loved Australian. He has given almost five million meals along with associated social work and health care programs to the poor and homeless. 


He has also taught thousands of underprivileged kids to read so that they can break free of the poverty cycle. His work has been recognised by organisations as varied as the Rotary Foundation and Ernst & Young. 


In addition, Reverend Crews has been included in the National Trust’s list of 100 National Living Treasures and has been named as one of Australia’s 100 most influential people. 


Rev Crews has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Social Work by the University of Central Queensland. 

He also hosts a weekly radio show that is broadcast across Australia.