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Australia's National Research Organisation for Women's Safety

Social Services
Previously, the National Centre of Excellence to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children (NCE), it is now called Australia's National Research Organisation for Women's Safety (ANROWS). ANROWS was established in partnership between the Commonwealth and all state and territory governments as a key initiative of the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010-2022. ANROWS will build the evidence base on reducing violence against women and their children, to inform and improve policy, programmes and service delivery and drive future reform. The members of the Company are comprised of all nine Australian governments. ANROWS is governed by a Board of Directors and operates under a Constitution.

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair VACANT
Director Prof. Jenny Morgan 23 November 2022 22 November 2026
Director Prof. Dawn Bessarab 16 August 2023 15 August 2027
Director VACANT
Director Dr. Melanie Heenan 22 February 2024 21 February 2027
Director Ms. Kirsty Windeyer 20 February 2023 19 February 2026
Director VACANT
Director Mr. Barry Sandison 13 August 2021 12 August 2025
Director Mr Edward Mosby 13 August 2021 12 August 2025
Director Ms. Anna Lutz 22 February 2024 21 February 2027
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