The Change MakersSatellite Squad
Satellite is passionate about giving children and young people a leading voice within the organisation; they are the change makers of the future! As such, young people who have completed a Satellite program are invited to join our Satellite Squad, a youth group that gives young people aged 16 and above a voice in Satellite and beyond. We offer many learning and development opportunities, creative projects, and spaces - real and online - to reconnect with friends, forge new connections and friendships, and collaborate with everyone in our Satellite fold and beyond.

Support & AwarenessOur Ambassadors

Justin Heazlewood
Justin Heazlewood is an award-winning author & musician. As The Bedroom Philosopher he had a songwriting series on Triple J and his CD Songs From The 86 Tram was nominated for an ARIA. His first book Funemployed: Life as an Artist in Australia saw Justin interview over 100 creative people to see what made them work. His latest book Get Up Mum is about Justin’s life as a child carer for his mentally ill mum.

Eliza Henry Jones
Eliza Henry-Jones is the author of Ache and In the Quiet, which was shortlisted for the NSW Premier's Literary Awards and the Readings Prize for New Australian Fiction and longlisted for the ABIA and Indie Book Awards. Her latest book, P is for Pearl, is her first novel for young adults. She herself has also been impacted by parental substance abuse and mental illness. She lives on a small farm in the Yarra Valley.

Brad McEwan
Brad is a Satellite Foundation and beyondblue ambassador and is passionate about continuing the vital communication surrounding mental health. Brad is a sports journalist and tv and radio presenter and loves meeting people, hearing their stories and telling their stories. As he often says, “everyone has a story to tell, you just have to find out what it is”. His three greatest loves are family, the Carlton FC, and cooking.
Making it happenOur Staff

Rose Cuff
Co-Founder and Executive Director

Sylvie Meltzer
Creative Director and Head of Programs

Henry von Doussa
Family Liason
Coordinator
Henry von Doussa is a social researcher for La Trobe University at both The Bouverie Centre and The Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS). Much of this work is in supporting families to build and maintain relationships that work well for everyone in the family unit. This whole-of-family approach is integral to Henry's work. Henry grew up in a family where there was mental illness and has a good understanding of what kids need. He also understands some of the constraints and difficulties facing parents and caregivers. Henry is kind, approachable and he knows that all families are doing their best and wish the best for their children.

Addy Dunkley Smith
Youth Advocate
Addy has always been passionate about giving back to the community. In 2016 she began her involvement with Satellite because her values and goals aligned with that of the organisation. Addy contributes regularly as a peer facilitator, program consultant and in sharing her lived experience. In her past she competed at several world championships on the Australian National Rowing Team. Addy is currently studying for her doctorate in clinical psychology at Deakin University. She enjoys spending time with family and traveling to exotic places. Addy’s ideal Friday night is a home cooked meal and watching reality TV (a guilty pleasure).

Kelly Way
Operations Manager and Program Support

Jodie Hinton
Youth Pathways Coordinator

Lotti O'Dea
Social Impact Researcher
Lotti first joined the Satellite family as a participant in the 2019 Young Leaders program and then in 2020’s It’s a Mad World online exhibition. Now she’s combining her lived experience with her skills in evaluation and data analysis to support Satellite Foundation during the first part of 2021. Lotti has a background in economics and public policy across projects in the public, not-for-profit and private sector. She is passionate about combining stories with data to help Satellite learn more about the impact it is making and to share this with the world. Lotti is happiest when talking with young people, curled up reading a good book or data-crunching.

Kim Seeliger
Marketing and Communications Manager
Kim is a communications professional with 14 years’ experience in a diverse range of industries including arts and culture, fashion, design, and circus. In a previous life she was a dancer and choreographer and continues to be passionate about the transformative nature of the arts. Kim is very grateful to be part of the wonderfully creative team at Satellite and to support the incredible work being done. Currently pursuing her masters in global media communication at the University of Melbourne, she also looks after her two rambunctious but completely loveable kids and is always on the hunt for new places to explore.
Vision & GuidanceOur Board

Rose Cuff
Co-Founder and Executive Director

Sarah Fowler
Director

Binda Gokhale
Director

Gill Greenstein
Company Secretary
Gill has a background in working with small and medium size businesses in the public and private sectors, designing and administering financial solutions. Gill is passionate about supporting the development of a sustainable organisation that is pivotal in empowering young people to transform their lives. In her spare time, Gill volunteers as a cook at the Darebin Community Kitchen.

Verena Merry
CO-FOUNDER and DIRECTOR

Kerry Proctor
Chair

Niru Ramasamy
Director

Owen Scott
Treasurer

Tara Stark
Director

Dom de Stefani
Director

David Wu
Director
LeadershipOur Patron

Beth Wilson AM
On 1 May 1997 until December 2012 Beth Wilson was Victoria’s Health Services Commissioner. She is a lawyer by training and has worked mainly in administrative law. Beth has had a long-standing interest in medico/legal and ethical issues. Prior to becoming Health Services Commissioner, Beth was the President of the Mental Health Review Board, a Senior Legal Member of the Social Security Appeals Board and WorkCare Appeals Board and a past President of the Victorian Branch of ANZAPPL (Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology and Law). From 2007 until 2012 Beth was a member of the Disability Services Board. A member of Breacan Advisory Group (now called Counterpart) from 2013 until 2018, Beth has a longstanding interest in women’s health issues, particularly reproductive health and cancer.
Beth is currently a Legal Member, Mental Health Tribunal, Victoria and Patron for the Continence Foundation of Australia, The Satellite Foundation and Acting Chairperson of WildatHeart.. Beth is Ambassador for Kindred Clubhouse , Chair of the Safer Families CRE Advisory Group (Melbourne University Centre of Research Excellence) and Independent Chair of the Travancore Royal Children’s Hospital Community Reference Group . She is a partner in a health consultancy business Wilson and Webster and sole owner of Lawfully Funny.
Beth has received several important awards in recognition of her achievements. These include:
- 2002 - Monash University’s Distinguished Alumni Award for outstanding professional achievements and inspirational leadership
- 2003 - Centenary Medal for services to health
- 2004 - An Honorary Doctorate from RMIT for contributions to health education
- 2008 - Induction onto the Victorian Honour Roll of Women for services to women’s health in Victoria
- 2013-Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to the community of Victoria through the provision of dispute resolution in the area of health services.
Beth is a public speaker providing seminars, lectures and classes for consumers, carers, health service providers, business and others. She loves humour, story telling, art and music and her favourite topics are inspirational leadership, promoting positive culture change in organisations, the importance of team work. Beth is a keen, active supporter of community based arts programmes.