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.

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
CEO and Co-Founder

Sylvie Meltzer
Creative Director and Facilitation
*Currently on maternity leave.
Sylvie Meltzer (she/her) has been part of the Satellite team since early 2019. Her background is mostly as a teaching artist in education and community work in Melbourne, India and China. Sylvie feels strongly about creating dialogues and connections in collaborative, creative and supportive ways. Sylvie is honoured to be part of this community of people who are dedicated to and passionate about changing the outcomes for young people. Every day she is learning and is grateful for the opportunity to do so. Sylvie's other passions are hanging out with her larger-than-life-five-year-old, planning adventures, and anything that is hot pink.

Madeleine Griffith
Creative Director and Facilitation

Ben Teng
Operations Manager

Kelly Way
Program Manager

Louise Malcolm
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Louise Malcolm (she/her/they/them) was thrilled to join the Satellite team in late 2021. They are excited to bring their more than 15 years of administration experience across tertiary, arts, and disability organisations to the lovely place that is Satellite. With extensive experience in events and creative workshops Louise has a strong belief in the power of the arts and creativity to foster connection and have positive impacts on young people’s lives. Outside of work, Louise is enjoying studying furniture making. They also enjoy moving their body in fun ways at retro aerobics classes.

Lotti O'Dea
Social Impact Researcher & Youth Advisor
Lotti (she/her) 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. 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.

Mia Boonen
YOUTH COORDINATOR

Georgia Radford
Community Engagement

Ned Ryan
Youth Liaison

Kim Seeliger
Marketing and Communications Manager

Eman Ezekiel
Content Creator

Clare MacDonald
Admin Support

Melanie Renwick
Family Liaison

Leanne Vuong
Training and Education Resources Officer
Vision & GuidanceOur Board

Rose Cuff
CEO and Co-Founder

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

David Wu
Director

Dom de Stefani
Director
Dom has a background in marketing and hospitality, and currently works in the marketing team at Slater and Gordon Lawyers. He brings extensive commercial marketing experience to the Board. Dom enjoys playing Ultimate Frisbee, cycling and values spending time with friends and family.

Owen Scott
Chair

Tara Stark
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.