Children, Young People and Families Reference Group

This Reference Group, led by Leah van Poppel and Dr Sharon Boyce, 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 July 2025) are:

  • Leah van Poppel, Co-Chair

  • Dr Sharon Boyce, Co-Chair

  • Katharine Annear

  • Tahlia Blanshard

  • Jake Briggs

  • Marissa Carlyon

  • Abrahim Darouiche

  • Ellen Gould

  • Associate Professor Lorna Hallahan

  • Mija Gwyn

  • Vanamali (Mali) Hermans

  • Skye Kakoschke-Moore

  • Melo Kalemkeridis

  • Sylvana Mahmic

  • Professor Leslie White.