Our team
Our leadership team is driven by an unwavering passion to empower partners for greater impact.
Dr Robyn Miller, CEO
Robyn is the Chief Executive Officer of MacKillop Family Services. She is passionate about social justice and the rights of children and families. As a social worker and family therapist, Robyn has over thirty years' experience in the child and welfare sector. Robyn is committed to training and supportive supervision for colleagues to provide best practice to the children and families we serve. When not traveling to MacKillop programs all over Australia, Robyn delights in her own five children and three beautiful grandchildren.
Leadership team
Chris Higgins, Director
Chris is a passionate advocate for inclusive and equitable education. Through leadership roles in schools, not-for-profits, consultancies, and the ed-tech sector, Chris has devoted his career to empowering educators and young people both in Australia and on a global scale.
Prior to joining MacKillop, Chris was Director at Asia Education Foundation, at the University of Melbourne, where he led a team in the design and delivery of educator and student programs across 23 countries. Prior to this, he played a pivotal role in propelling one of Australia's ed-tech unicorns to a user-base exceeding 2 million and was responsible for the creation of over 1000 digital K-12 student learning resources. Chris's contributions to education have earned him recognition as 'Most Influential Educator' by The Educator Magazine Australia. He is also a member of the Institute of Community Directors Australia and maintains his status as a fully registered teacher. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. focused on digital technologies in Australian schools.
Cameron Burgess, National Program Director, Sanctuary
Cameron has over 25 years' leadership experience in the Community Services, International Development, Social Enterprise, and Child Protection sectors. From 2012-2017 Cameron established and led Mission Australia's Strengthening Communities program, delivering innovative community renewal projects in urban public Housing Estates and remote Indigenous communities across Australia. The program was a finalist in the national Collaboration for Impact awards.
Cameron has worked extensively across Myanmar, Vietnam, and Cambodia, and previously chaired the Board of an International NGO. Prior to his current role as the Australian Director of the Sanctuary model, Cameron managed MacKillop Family Services' programs across South West Victoria. Cameron holds a Master of Business Psychology, BA Social Work (Honours) along with qualifications in Leadership and Business Management. Cameron is passionate about assisting organisations to cultivate healthy cultures.
Justin Roberts, ReLATE National Program Director
Justin is an inclusive education expert. His experiences as a teacher in mainstream education fostered a desire to see education that meets the needs of all students. He has over 15 years’ of experience as a teacher and leader in both mainstream and specialist schools, including as a Principal and Deputy Executive Principal at MacKillop Education Schools. Justin was a key contributor to the formation, development, and implementation of the ReLATE Education Model which originally started in MacKillop Education specialist schools. The school’s success, and its positive impact on student outcomes, would see the opening of new campuses and the offering of ReLATE externally. Justin has provided professional learning to educators across Australia. His knowledge and experience in working with children and young people, informs his passion for the development and implementation of inclusive education and collaborative leadership.
Yvonne Lindros, ReLATE Consultant and Practice Specialist
Yvonne is a passionate educator and leader in the trauma-informed education space. For 9 years Yvonne worked in the alternative education space with MacKillop Education working within the ReLATE model, as a teacher, education & wellbeing coordinator, and deputy principal. Her roles have included leading and supporting the implementation of trauma-informed education initiatives including the ReLATE model. This has included the delivery of ongoing professional learning, mentoring and coaching. Yvonne has worked directly with students and families, ensuring access and equity to education through individualised and tailored support structures for each child.
Alison Vincent, Digital Marketing and Communications Advisor
Alison is responsible for developing and delivering strategic marketing and communications initiatives that strengthen brand presence and engagement. With over 20 years of experience across digital and print channels, Alison combines creative design expertise with a results-driven approach. She has led marketing strategies for global consumer brands and education programmes, delivering impactful campaigns that connect with audiences and achieve organisational goals. Alison has worked with Asia Education Foundation at The University of Melbourne on national and international youth programs, and previously managed marketing for childcare and nursery products in national and international markets at CNP Brands and Britax Child Safety.
Sally Wood, National Practice Specialist, Power to Kids
She leads national practice development focused on preventing and responding to child sexual abuse and strengthening protective, connected relationships for children and young people living in out-of-home care.
Sally brings extensive experience across community, school, and therapeutic settings, with deep expertise in residential care and child protection. After time in private practice, she returned to MacKillop to focus on building safer systems for children and strengthening the confidence, capability, and professional practice of the adults who support them.
Her work is grounded in trauma-informed, attachment-focused, and neurodiversity-affirming frameworks, with a strong emphasis on translating evidence and theory into practical, relational practice. Sally holds a Master of Social Work, a Postgraduate Degree in Applied Psychology, a Diploma of Therapeutic Life Story Work, and a Bachelor of Psychology, along with additional specialist qualifications.