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Corporate Governance

TLC for Kids Corporate Governance

TLC for Kids is governed by a Board of Directors who meet on a regular basis, ensuring the organisation abides by the set of rules and constitution. The Board of Directors also ensures the organisation sustains services and maintains accurate and clear accounts.

TLC for Kids maintains detailed policies and procedures to ensure all services are maintained at the highest possible level. This also ensures the protection of the children and families referred to TLC for Kids.

TLC for Kids’ staff are required to obtain a Working with Children Check and background checks before commencement of employment. They all sign a confidentiality agreement and follow guidelines provided by Safeguarding Children to ensure the protection and safety of children is the number one priority.

TLC for Kids has an independent audit conducted on an annual basis and follows guidelines set out by the ATO and Business and Consumer Affairs relating to fundraising and charitable services.

TLC for Kids maintains fundraising licences in all states where fundraising is conducted in accordance with required rules and regulations.

Board of Directors

  • Ralph Alphonso – Principal, Barley Store Productions Pty Ltd
  • Fei Chen (Bell) – Co-Founder of WINVEST, COO First Page
  • Tim Conolan AM (Secretary) – CEO & Founder of TLC for Kids
  • Brett Davis (Treasurer) – Regional Executive / Business Banking, ANZ 
  • Victoria Devine – Director, Zella Pty Ltd
  • Sarah Gale (Co-Chair) – Senior Retail Executive and E-commerce/Marketing Consultant, Sarah Gale Consultancy
  • Melissa Jeremiah  – Senior Associate, Maddocks
  • Michael Luddeni (Chair) – Chief Operating Officer, Engineers Australia
  • Allana May – Chief Marketing Officer, Luxury Escapes
  • Tony Walker ASM – Former CEO Ambulance Victoria (Health & Emergency Services)

Advisory Board


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How we help

As a steadfast safety net, we offer individualised support to sick children and their families, recognising that the smallest acts of kindness often make the largest impact.

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Get Involved

For fundraising ideas for kids or fundraising ideas for charity, read more to learn how to get involved with TLC for Kids and TLC for Kids events.

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