Our Ambassadors

Melissa Doyle is one of Australia’s most popular media personalities. A journalist and author, Melissa also hosts the weekend breakfast program for radio station smoothfm. A multiple Silver Logie nominee, Melissa works with the Foundation because she believes we need to protect our children from all forms of violence and promote caring, friendliness and mutual respect.

Ashton, together with his brother Grant, suffered a horrendous childhood at the hands of their violent and controlling father, which culminated in the death of their mother at his hands. Then only 15, Ashton and six-year-old Grant were placed in foster care, at which point they first met the Foundation. Today, Ashton is a highly regarded university lecturer and an inspirational role model.

Youth and gender equality advocate Caitlin Figueiredo is a passionate driver of social change. Caitlin is committed to creating inclusive opportunities for young women and youth around the world. In 2016, she was named in the Young Leader Category in the Australian Financial Review/ Westpac Australia's 100 Most Influential Women Awards – the youngest person to be included.

Successful businessman, media commentator and former Australian of the Year (Victoria), John Caldwell joined the Foundation in March 2014 to take a stand against bullying and cyber bullying and help protect children from violence.