Children, Young People and Families Reference Group

This Reference Group, led by Leah van Poppel and Lorna Hallahan, provides advice to support best practice for children, young people, their families and carers to maximise independence and inclusion in the community.

The Reference Group’s membership is being refreshed. Current members (as of November 2025) are:

  • Leah van Poppel (IAC member) Co-chair

  • Lorna Hallahan (IAC member) Co-chair

  • Sharon Boyce (IAC member)

  • Jane Wardlaw (IAC member)

  • Tahlia Blanshard

  • Jake Briggs

  • Marissa Carylon

  • Joey Dijkstra

  • Ellen Gould

  • Skye Kakoschke-Moore

  • Darshana Lamprecht

  • Sylvana Mahmic

  • Leslie White AM.

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