Raise is fortunate to have the expertise and connections of its Patron’s Advisory Council chaired by David Gonski AC, Research Advisory Council chaired by Professor Lucas Walsh, School Advisory Council chaired by Tamara Salamacha, Marketing Advisory Council chaired by Emma Flowers, and Youth Advisory Council chaired by Amanda Thomas.

  • Patron's Advisory Council

    • David Gonski AC (Chair)
    • Ilana Atlas AO
    • Chris Bond
    • Rob Tassie
    • Leslie Loble AM
    • Rachael McLennan
    • Lisa Paul AO

  • Research Advisory Council

    • Professor Lucas Walsh (Chair)
    • Rachel Christie
    • Carolyn Curtis
    • Penny Daikin
    • Suzie Riddell
    • Anne Hampshire


  • School Advisory Council

    • Catherine Alderman
    • Brendan Barlow
    • Lance Berry
    • Fiona Bird
    • Maggie Butler
    • Helen Conidaris
    • Edwina Ricci
    • Aaron Smith

  • Youth Advisory Collective

    • Toby Caro
    • Tianna Jones
    • Leah Page
    • Amira Skeggs
    • Lilian Meyer

  • Marketing Advisory Council

    • Emma Flowers (Chair)
    • Billie FitzSimons
    • Robbie Lawson
    • Jess Ridley
    • Matt Williams
    • Kylie Smith
    • Nick Nichles
    • Susan Massasso
    • Mikey Taylor
    • Charlotte Valente


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