Kathryn Allan
Regional President
How I joined Amnesty: Through high school -
My interests: Empowering & Developing leaders, Gender & Development, Diversity, Well-being & Inclusion
Activism Leadership Committees help motivate, coordinate and develop local human rights activism. They mentor and support activists and action groups, and participate in consultations on our vision, campaign priorities and policies. They are at the centre of our work promoting human rights and challenging injustice.
Activism Leadership Committees have up to 12 members. Terms are for 2 years, which are staggered – this means that half of the Activism Leadership Committee are elected for two years in an even year, with the other half being elected in odd years.
*If unsure about which Amnesty Region you are a member of, please refer to clause 11.8 (b) of the Constitution which lists the postcode ranges for each Region.
Australian Capital Territory & Southern New South Wales (ACT/SNSW)
Email: actsnsw.alc@amnesty.org.au
Address: Lower Ground Floor, 33-35 Ainslie Place, Canberra City ACT 2600
Postal address: PO Box 1028, Civic Square, Canberra ACT 2608
The ACT/SNSW ALC is reforming and welcomes nominations from interested members to join.
Christian Fonye
How I joined Amnesty: 2019 as an ALC member -
My interests: Refugee Rights, Leadership development, My New Neighbour Campaign
Alicia Zahmel
How I joined Amnesty: In Highschool and then as an intern
My interests: LGBTIQA+ Rights, strong governance, social justice and equality
Sally Choi
How I joined Amnesty: As the chair of our Youth Advisory Group -
My interests: Youth participation and leadership, social media and event management
Joe Guarnieri
How I joined Amnesty: In 2020 as an activist in the ACT -
My interests: Working as a part of the Amnesty team to end all forms of oppression & injustice
Saad Khalid
How I joined Amnesty: Regional Communications Representative -
My interests: Rights of young people and minorities, historical elevated contributions, podcasting
Maria Scott
How I joined Amnesty: As the ACTSNSW Youth Advisory Group Representative
My interests: Youth Rights, Indigenous Rights and domestic issues
New South Wales (NSW)
Email: nsw.alc@amnesty.org.au
Address: Level 1, 79 Myrtle Street, Chippendale NSW 2008 Australia
Postal address: Locked Bag 23, Broadway NSW 2007 Australia
Kevin Sweeney
Regional President
How I joined Amnesty: An Amnesty member and convener of the Newcastle group -
My interests: Empowering activists and creating spaces for activists to be a part of decision making and strategy
Declan Davis
How I joined Amnesty: Long-time supporter of Amnesty -
My interests: Supporting the work of Amnesty, especially working on issue based campaigns
Belinda Neal
How I joined Amnesty: As an Amnesty member -
My interests: Volunteers and members are at the core of our movement, facilitating meaningful participation
Silvia Greco
How I joined Amnesty: In 2015 as a member of the Eastern Suburbs Group in Sydney -
My Interests: Governance, promoting human rights in schools, Raise the age
Josh Lorschy
How I joined Amnesty: As the NSW Youth Advisory Group Representative -
My interests: Youth Rights and Freedom of Expression
Nancy Mills
How I joined Amnesty: In 2015 as an Amnesty member and member of the Sutherland Shire group -
My interests: Advocacy, Allyship, LGBTIQA+ rights, drafting Amnesty submissions
Queensland / Northern New South Wales (QLD/NNSW)
Email: qldnnsw.alc@amnesty.org.au
Address: 1/41 Robertson Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Postal address: PO Box 1061, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Maddie Wood
Regional President
How I joined Amnesty: 2015 as member of the Gold Coast Group -
My interests: The Community Is Everything Campaign, Leadership development, genuine Human Rights Impact
Peter Hanley
How I joined Amnesty: As a group member over 40 years ago -
My interests: Relationship building, supporting and empowering local action groups
Paul Toner
How I joined Amnesty: 1990’s through University -
My interests: Supporting and developing activists, governance, leadership
Ruth Creffield
How I joined Amnesty: 2014 through University -
My interests: Leadership, local campaigning, mentoring and empowering activists to challenge injustice
Gavin Cruickshank
How I joined Amnesty: As a financial member -
My interests: Taking action for human rights, community events and engagement through local groups
Phil Armit
How I joined Amnesty: Long term supporter and member of the Toowoomba action group -
My interests: Educating local communities on Human Rights issues, growing and supporting our movement
Meg Fitzgerald
How I joined Amnesty: In 2018 at Amnesty France for W4Rs -
My interests: Educating local communities on human rights and empowering them to take action
Olivia Roney
How I joined Amnesty: As the QLDNNSW Youth Advisory Group Representative -
My interests: Youth Rights, Refugee Rights, Access to Education, LGBTIQ+ rights
Rachel Baggoley
How I joined Amnesty: As a group member then convener of the Brisbane City group -
My interests: Supporting local activism, governance, contributing to human rights
South Australia and Northern Territory (SA/NT)
Email: sant.alc@amnesty.org.au
Address: Level 4, 70 Pirie Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Postal Address: PO Box 3178, Rundle Mall SA 5000
Nicole Wedding
How I joined Amnesty: As a student through University of Adelaide -
My interests: Organising large scale events, partnerships, working with diverse groups
Billy Fay
How I joined Amnesty: Through the University of Adelaide Amnesty Group -
My interests: Community organising and education, Youth participation
Adelaide Xerri
How I joined Amnesty: Volunteer Event Coordinator -
My interests: volunteer management, protesting, supporting and learning from local communities
Carlos Ibaviosa
How I joined Amnesty: In 2018 through Write for Rights -
My interests: Volunteer recruitment, Education and Community Organising
Isaac Thiele-Swift
How I joined Amnesty: Through Adelaide University Amnesty Club -
My interests: Liberal democracy, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press
Sharon Binns
Why I joined Amnesty: Because someone out there has it tougher than me. Australian Human Rights advocacy offers opportunities to make changes.
Tasmania (TAS)
Email: tas.alc@amnesty.org.au
Address: First Floor, 130 Macquarie Street, Hobart TAS 7000 (NB: Enter via the laneway)
Postal address: GPO Box 968, Hobart TAS 7001
Bethan Frake
President
How I joined Amnesty: As a financial supporter in 2008 -
My interests: Governance, supporting and growing regional activism
Khaled Dammaj
How I joined Amnesty: As the TAS Youth Advisory Group Representative -
My interests: Youth Rights and participation, Educating Communities, Creative Writing
Madeline Wells
How I joined Amnesty: 2016 speaking of First Nations Experiences- Community is Everything Campaign -
My interests: Speaking out about Global Injustices, contributing & influencing change
Zainab Clark
How I joined Amnesty: Since 2015 as a convener of the Southern Tas Group -
My interests: Community education and engagement
Victoria (VIC)
Email: vic.alc@amnesty.org.au
Address: Suite 7, 134 Cambridge St, Collingwood VIC 3066
Postal address: Locked Bag 7, Collingwood VIC 3066
Suzan Gencay
President
How I joined Amnesty: Through highschool -
My interests: Growing our movement, mentoring, leadership development and governance
Andrew Liew
How I joined Amnesty: In 2017 as an ALC member -
My interests: Governance, mental health, Disability Rights, Challenging Injustice
Chanphyna Bou
How I joined Amnesty: As a social media intern -
My interests: Leadership development, mobilising, mentoring and governance
Clive Weston
How I joined Amnesty: In 2018 as a member of the Individuals at Risk Network -
My interests: Planning, grassroots movement building, supporting local activism
Emily Watson
How I joined Amnesty: As an Intern in the Perth action centre -
My interests: Youth leadership, national strategy and community engagement
Susanna Ritchie
How I joined Amnesty: Through the Footscray/Williamstown action group -
My interests: Growing membership, governance reform, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing
Western Australia (WA)
Email: amnestywa@amnesty.org.au
Email: supporter@amnesty.org.au
Address: 49 Colin Street, West Perth, WA 6005
Leonie Alexander
President
How I joined Amnesty: As a member of the Mount Lawley group -
My interests: Commitment and service to human rights and growing the local grassroots activism
Emily Watson
How I joined Amnesty: As an Intern in the Perth action centre -
My interests: Youth leadership, national strategy and community engagement
Euan Gleeson- Brown
How I joined Amnesty: Through the UWA University group -
My interests: Genuine youth led strategy, engagement and growth
Fathi (Saber) Jaouadi
How I joined Amnesty: In 2019 as an ALC member -
My interests: Documentary filmmaking and a demonstrated lifelong passion and dedication for human rights
Greg Stitt
How I joined Amnesty: As a member in the 1990’s -
My interests: Growing activism and membership and diversity
Jacob Stokes
How I joined Amnesty: In 2019 as a member of the ALC -
My interests: Grassroots activism, supporting local activism and people power
Kombe Musonda
How I joined Amnesty: As a member in 2010 -
My interests: Women’s Rights, governance actively supporting local activism
Lucette Barbier
How I joined Amnesty: As a member of the ALC -
My interests: Training, mentoring, relationship building and connecting the movement
Richa Malaviya
How I joined Amnesty: In 2014 as the PA to the Indigenous Rights Manager -
My interests: Indigenous rights, building partnerships and encouraging cultural diversity
Ruth Tigges
How I joined Amnesty: As an ALC member -
My interests: International development, training and upskilling activists, organisational development and sustainable change
Resources for Activist Leadership Committees
Learn more about the role and responsibilities of Activism Leadership Committee Members and who to go to for support