Our Board
Home > About Us > Our PeopleThe Family Life Board of Directors is a multidisciplinary group with a diverse range of experiences. Dedicated to continuing the work of Family Life for years to come.
Our Board
Home > About Us > Our PeopleFamily Life is a not-for-profit incorporated company limited by guarantee, governed by a voluntary Board. The Board is the sole supervisory body of Family Life operating under the rules of the Constitution. Family Life knows the importance of a strong board, and has worked hard to achieve a balance of experienced and new board members, seeking board members who can offer diverse skills, experience and knowledge to the organisation. Our Board of Directors are committed to making a stronger and long-lasting difference to our communities.
Steve Walsh
Steve Walsh - Chair & Director of the Board. Steve is a former Chair of Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, a Director with Respect Victoria and also Chair of Elenium Automation.
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Judy Pridmore - Director. Judy is a business consultant and government advisor, who specialises in digital and technology innovation and business transformation.
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David Stewart - Director and Vice Chair. David is the Founder & Principal of RYP International.
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Carmel O’Brien OAM - Director and Company Secretary. Carmel is a counselling psychologist whose special interest is the recovery of women and children from family violence.
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Michael Laps - Director. Michael has been building digital strategies for over 12 years. In that time he's worked with household names like ANZ Bank, H&R Block, P&O Cruises...
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Catherine Parisi - Director and Vice Chair. Catherine is passionate about financial literacy and empowering women to achieve financial security, because she believes financially...
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Duncan de Crespigny - Director. Duncan has over 15 years of experience primarily in the Mining industry in diverse financial, operational, and legal roles.
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Virginia Woodger - Director. With over 20 years of experience in marketing and business leadership, Virginia has a proven track record of driving brand growth across..
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Geoff McQueen - Director and Treasurer. Geoff is a chartered accountant, commenced his corporate career of 30+ years with global accounting firm EY and subsequently worked..
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Melanie Coupe - Director. Melanie brings extensive experience helping public, private, and not-for-profit sectors innovate to grow and transform in Australia and the UK.
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Glenn Fernandez - Director. Glenn brings over 20 years of experience from the corporate sector, transitioning into the "for-purpose" sector over the past 12 years.
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