Who We Are

Blake is an accomplished professional renowned for his leadership in community development, youth services, and mental health advocacy. With a strong dedication to empowering individuals and fostering inclusive communities, Blake has made a lasting impact throughout his career. As the Chief Executive Officer of The Youth Junction, he provides governance, leadership, and support, ensuring the effective delivery of services and transforming the Visy Cares Hub – Sunshine into a thriving centre for aligned Youth Services.

Blake’s achievements extend to his roles in local Government, where he spearheaded the planning, development, and delivery of youth and community services. He forged vital partnerships with regional providers and championed the needs of young people. His commitment to mental health and community capacity building was evident as a Remote Program Manager in the Northern Territory where he successfully developed and managed culturally informed family mental health programs in remote Arnhem Land Communities. Blake has worked across a diversity of youth and community services over a 20-year career including in substance abuse and sexuality education, further demonstrating his dedication to making a difference in the lives of young individuals.

Blake is also a member of our People & Culture Committee.

Liv joined the Board in November 2022. She brings Communications, Public Relations and Policy/Government Relations experience to the Board.

Liv also holds a Bachelor of Professional Communications (majoring in PR and Politics) and is currently studying a Bachelor of Laws. She currently works in an advocacy and solutions-oriented role for vulnerable families at a Geelong community services organisation, and was previously employed by Parliament of Victoria as a Parliamentary Adviser.

Liv was born and raised on the Surf Coast and volunteers in the community addressing issues in the justice system and running school debating in Geelong. Liv is passionate about justice issues especially early intervention and primary prevention, including access to legal representation.

Liv is also Chair of our People & Culture Committee.

Since completing his Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws at Deakin University, Satbir has practiced exclusively in Family & Relationship Law. After completing his degree Satbir worked for two years as a Judge’s Associate at the Federal Circuit Court of Australia in the Family & Relationship Law jurisdiction. From there, he worked in a Melbourne law firm practicing exclusively in all areas of family law.

In 2021, Satbir won the Lawyers Weekly 30 under 30 award for Family Law. The award recognises and rewards the young rising stars within the legal industry aged 30 and under who excel in their chosen field, displaying key leadership qualities such as dedication, professionalism and eagerness to grow both themselves and their firm. In 2021 Satbir was recognised as a Rising Star by the Doyles Guide.

In 2022 and 2023 Satbir was recognised as a Recommended family lawyer by the Doyles’ Guide.

He has a keen interest in sports, particularly cricket and football, and in his spare time manages the Junior Program at his local cricket club.

Satbir is also a member of our People & Culture Committee.

Born in Iran, Pirooz migrated to Australia in the late 1990’s as an ambitious photographer, holding a Bachelor in Visual Arts. His passion for social justice and human rights compelled him to pursue law and upon successful completion of a Bachelor of Laws at University of Wollongong, he worked in the community sector and local government both in NSW and Victoria for over two decades.

Over the years, Pirooz has offered his services as a pro bono lawyer at a number of community legal centres including Refugee Advice & Case Work Service in NSW and Western Suburbs Legal Service and Refugee Legal (formerly known as Refugee & Immigration Legal Centre) in Victoria.

Pirooz ran his own migration law practice for over 5 years specialising in asylum seeker and humanitarian cases. This experience enriched his understanding of people’s challenging experience of gross violations of human rights.

In 2019, Pirooz established TRACK C CONSULTING and has been providing specialist service in leadership, community engagement, policy and strategy development, evaluation, and training programs including anti-racism, cultural awareness and intersectionality.

Pirooz is committed to bringing critical conversations to the Geelong region and has hosted three major forums in Geelong: Diversity & Inclusion (2021), Racism, Raw & Real (2022) and Gender Equality (2023).

With over 20 years’ experience in the legal arena, community development, community engagement, project management, and policy development within the human rights framework, Pirooz is versatile and capable of taking on challenging projects.

Pirooz is also a writer and a story-teller, as such, has a unique set of skills and sensitivity to capture people’s stories and voices. His debut novel Forty Nights was published by Ultimo Press in 2022 and was long listed for the Miles Franklin Award in 2023.

Lachlan is an experienced chartered accountant, with over 8 years’ experience in public practice, currently working for a local firm in Newtown.

With a strong background in professional services, Lachlan brings a wealth of experience in financial management and advisory roles.  His expertise spans across strategic planning, business advisory, and compliance.

In addition to his professional achievements, Lachlan is actively involved in community initiatives, volunteering on the Geelong Young Professionals committee and coaching junior basketball.

Lachlan holds a Bachelor of Accounting and a Bachelor of Laws and is currently completing a Master of Taxation.

Lachlan is also a member of our Finance & Risk Committee.

Prue is an experienced lawyer and policy professional, with a career spanning the private, public and community sectors.

As a lawyer, Prue has expertise in public law, employment law, and regulation, with a significant focus on discrimination and human rights. Prue holds governance expertise as a former general counsel, and she has a keen interest in supporting organisations to thrive. She has led a range of legal and dispute resolution teams, championing projects to provide access to justice by designing systems for those that use them, and leading strategic litigation to effect change.

Prue has a long commitment to social justice and law reform having worked in community legal centres, in law reform bodies and in legal research. She is passionate about tackling systemic causes of disadvantage.

Prue joined the Board in November 2024.

Steven has been in the IT industry for over 30 years, and has performed IT executive leadership roles for organisations that include Coles Myer, AWB Limited, Transurban, Spotless Group, and KPMG Australia. He is the founder and Director of multiple organisations that includes: Utilitise IT Pty Ltd, an IT Managed Services and Consulting organisation that supports Professional Services & Legal firms, Community Health and not for profit organisations, an Indigenous technology services business, Land On Heart Pty Ltd, and a Cyber Security business. Steven is also a director of Land On Heart Foundation which is a Not for Profit organisation that is supporting digital engagement in indigenous communities.

Steven has also previously served on the board of an ASX listed company and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.