People with passion

Save the Children's team of experts have extensive experience on a range of issues affecting children. As well as Mat Tinkler, our Chief Executive Officer and the other members of the Executive, Save the Children has a team of experts with extensive experience in areas such as humanitarian emergencies, child protection, international development, government policy, education and health.

Our CEO, Mat Tinkler has a high public profile as an advocate for vulnerable children through our media and campaigns work. As well as leading Save the Children’s International Programs for eight years, his diverse background in the public and private sectors includes senior executive roles as a Chief of Staff with the Federal Government and as Acting Executive Director of the Public Law Clearing House, an organisation that provides legal services to the most disadvantaged Australians. Mat began his career as a corporate lawyer at Minter Ellison.

Our Life Patrons champion the cause of children and actively seek to raise awareness of the challenges that children face around the world. They generously give their collective time, networks and support to provide opportunities for all children.

Our ambassadors generously give up their time to support vulnerable children in Australia and overseas. We're lucky enough to have many passionate Australians who raise awareness in the wider community about important issues that impact children.