Taskforce Co-Chair
A senior Noongar woman and former ambassador for the Commissioner for Children and Young People
Colleen Hayward is a senior Noongar woman with extensive family links throughout the south-west of Western Australia.
Director General, Department of the Premier and Cabinet
Emily Roper commenced in the role of Director General in May 2021.
Government members
Director General, Department of Communities
Mike Rowe was appointed the Department of Communities (Communities) Director General in 2021.
Commissioner, Western Australia Police Force
Col Blanch joined the Western Australia Police Force as Assistant Commissioner, Intelligence and Command in June 2018.
Director General, Department of Education
Lisa was appointed as the Director General of the Department of Education in January 2019.
Director General, Department of Health
Dr David (Russ) Russell-Weisz has been the Director General of the Department of Health since 2015
Commissioner, Mental Health Commission
Maureen Lewis was appointed Commissioner of the Mental Health Commission in July 2023.
Under Treasurer
As WA’s Under Treasurer, Michael is the principal economic and financial adviser to the WA Government, with statutory responsibility for the management and reporting of the State’s finances, including
Director General
Kylie Maj has been a driving force for justice reform in Western Australia as a senior executive at several WA Government departments and statutory authorities.
Non-Government members
Chief Executive Officer, Centre for Women’s Safety and Wellbeing
Dr Alison Evans was appointed Centre for Women’s Safety and Wellbeing (CWSW) Chief Executive Officer at the end of 2022.
Chief Executive Officer, Stopping Family Violence
As CEO of Stopping Family Violence (SFV), Damian Green is a passionate advocate and researcher for Family and Domestic Violence interventions, with 20 years' experience in the sector.
Chair, Centre for Women’s Safety and Wellbeing Board
Professor Donna Chung is the John Curtin Distinguished Professor of Social Work and Social Policy at Curtin University
Chief Executive Officer, Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services and Kimberley Renal Services
Ms O’Donnell is a representative on numerous boards including as Chairperson of the Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia and the Council of Aboriginal Services Western Australia.
Director, Noongar Family Safety and Wellbeing Council
Over the past 40 years, Barbara Henry has advocated for the rights of Aboriginal families, women, communities and children voices to be heard.
Deputy CEO of WACOSS (proxy WACOSS representative)
Rachel Siewert is the Deputy CEO of the Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS), she has worked for WACOSS for over two years.
Chief Executive, Officer Western Australian Council of Social Service
Louise Giolitto has been part of the community services sector for more than 26 years, gaining a great insight into the needs of regional WA having worked in the Kimberley and in the Pilbara.
