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The Risk Management and Compliance Committee is a standing Committee of the Board and it provides reports and recommendations to the Board to assist it to manage risk across the whole organisation. It also ensures that the organisation complies with relevant legislation, government policy, organisational policy, codes of practice, standards, contracts and agreements.
Simon Jackson
Director and Chair of Committee
I believe all people have a right to a safe place to call home. I feel fortunate to work with an organisation that is taking an active, human-centred and innovative approach to address this goal. Through my Board Director role at Hope Street, it is a privilege to be part of the community of Hope Street management, staff, volunteers and partners who are dedicated to supporting young people facing hardship to find a safe and supportive home.
Donna Bennett
Chief Executive Officer
Donna Bennett commenced her working life in youth homelessness while completing her Bachelor of Social Work, working in a young women’s refuge and a residential centre for young people in care in regional Victoria. This was the beginning of her passion and drive for a fairer system and service delivery response to young people and their children impacted by not having a safe home in which to thrive.
Sue Scott
Operations Manager
Sue Scott's substantive position is as Programs Manager (North East). She commenced at Hope Street in March 2020 and has over 20 years' experience in the homelessness sector.
Jessica Laino
People and Culture Manager
Jessica Laino is a passionate and experienced People and Culture professional with over a decade of expertise in human resources, occupational health and safety, and organisational wellbeing. With a strong foundation in both the education and corporate sectors, she has successfully led initiatives that promote inclusive, safe, and engaged workplaces.
Riley Ellard
Secretary and Chair of Millennial Advisory Group
Joined Hope Street in 2020; BA, LL.B, LL.M; Human rights, justice and social policy professional
Role: To support the governance of the organisation through evidence-based decision making and a focus on the needs, goals and experiences of young people.
There is strong evidence that without access to safe, stable housing, young people are less able to engage with education, employment, health services and therapeutic supports. Housing is crucial to enabling young people to get their lives on track and thrive. I’m excited to be on the Board of Directors, Chair of the Millennial Advisory Group and a member of the Business Development and Partnerships Committee, highlighting Hope Street’s work supporting young people in times of crisis and working with them to achieve sustainable housing solutions.
Nicholas Arcaro
Director
Joined Hope Street in 2025
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