ABOUT US

Position: 

Chairperson

Qualifications: 

Diploma of Management, Diploma of Business, Cert IV in Training and Assessment, Cert IV in Small Business Management, Cert IV in Frontline Management, Remote Pilot License

Experience: 

Since 2010, Clayton has been associated with Registered Training Organisations in capacities such as an Educator at TAFE, Sales and Management roles . Prior to this Clayton was a part owner of the family business and has held various sales & management roles in varying industries across Australia.

Position: 

Treasurer

Qualifications: 

Bachelor of Ministry

Experience:

Will is the Pastor of Toowoomba City Church and Board Chair of Toowoomba Christian College and has had the privilege of being a volunteer in different capacities since Hope For our Children began. He has been involved in Governance of a variety of Not For Profit organisations and companies since 2003 and is currently serving on five diverse Boards. 

Will is excited by the opportunity to develop and grow Hope For our Children as they seek to provide a better future for our children and he is committed to ensure the continuation of the Vision and Mission of the organisation

Personal Interests:

Will is blessed with a beautiful wife and five Children, Loves Cricket is torn between supporting Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers and his idea of a great holiday is reading a good novel at the beach.

Position: 

Director 

Qualifications: 

Bachelor of Social Work 

Experience: 

Phoebe has a strong passion in the field of child protection. Since 2013, Phoebe has worked for Queensland Government in Child Safety. Phoebe has worked in a number of roles including Child Safety Support Officer, Child Safety Officer, Child Safety Officer - Health Liaison, Senior Child Safety Officer and Senior Team Leader. 

Personal Interests: 

Phoebe loves travelling, cooking, cycling, and weekends at home with family and friends. 

Position: 

 Director

Qualifications: 

Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA); Master of Business (Integrated Marketing Communication); Graduate Certificate in Creative Industries (Professional Communication); Prosci® Certified Advanced Change Practitioner; Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD)

Experience: 

Majella is a senior change, communication and engagement practitioner with extensive experience delivering organisational, cultural and digital transformation across all levels of government, the corporate sector and community-focused organisations. Her work centres on supporting people through complex change, strengthening leadership capability, authentic connection, and aligning strategy with meaningful outcomes.

Majella brings a strong governance mindset and a people-centred approach to her role as Director, contributing strategic insight, stakeholder expertise and a deep commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable children and the carers who support them. 

Personal Interests: 

Majella is curious life-long learner who loves to travel and reading extensively. She values family, community connection and purpose-driven work, and is passionate about creating positive and lasting impact in the lives of children and those who support them. 

Position: 

Director 

Qualifications: 

Bachelor of Social Work 

Experience: 

Phoebe has a strong passion in the field of child protection. Since 2013, Phoebe has worked for Queensland Government in Child Safety. Phoebe has worked in a number of roles including Child Safety Support Officer, Child Safety Officer, Child Safety Officer - Health Liaison, Senior Child Safety Officer and Senior Team Leader. 

Personal Interests: 

Phoebe loves travelling, cooking, cycling, and weekends at home with family and friends. 

Position: 

CEO

Qualifications: 

Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Diploma of Community Services, Diploma in Child, Youth, and Family Intervention, Diploma of Leadership and Management, Certificate IV – Training and Assessment,  Graduate Certificate Client Assessment and Case Management, Justice of the Peace (Qualified), Teacher of Water Safety and Swimming, Teacher of Infant and Water Aquatics

Experience: 

Jules has worked in the Human Services field since 2006. During this time, Jules has worked in the Child Protection, Domestic and Family Violence, Education,  Homelessness, Youth, and Disability sectors. Her career path spans both remote North West Queensland and the South East region, giving her a deep understanding of the diverse challenges families face in these communities. In 2018, Jules was awarded the Woman of Achievement by the Zonta Club, and in 2019, the Outstanding Community Services Leader award in Mount Isa, in recognition of her invaluable contribution to achieving positive outcomes in the community.

Personal Interests: 

Jules loves spending quality time with her family, creating core memories. She enjoys attending the theatre and playing canasta. Jules has fostered over 40 rescue dogs and teaches infant aquatics, both of which are passions of hers.

Position: 

Administrator and Bags of Hope Coordinator

Qualifications: 

Diploma Child Care, Cert IV Teacher Aide Studies, First Aid

Experience: 

Selena began working in Administration in 2006, and joined the Hope for Our Children team at the start of 2020

Personal Interests: 

Selena enjoys board games, chocolate and spending time with her family (not necessarily in that order)

Position: 

Accounts Manager

Qualifications: 

CPA, Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)

Experience: 

Since 2008 Lis has been volunteering her time and working for not-for-profit organisations.  Using her skills as an Accountant, she continues to help several different typs of NFPs with their finances, reporting and audit requirements.

Personal Interests: 

Lis treasures time with her family which husband Mark, young adult children Amy & Tim and pups Roxy & Odessa.  She feels blessed to be a Hope for OUR Children guardian and handler for Odessa, a community therapy dog and finds the volunteer work with Odessa very rewarding.  Other loves are a good coffee and chat with friends, new & old; curled up in a hammock with a great book; crocheting; walking; being in nature.