Luke is the Manager of the Sport Rec and Health Team at Leisure Networks and has his own Master of Ceremonies business.

He previously worked in the AFL system for 11 years. He is a family man with a lovely wife and 5 kids, with his passion lying in “Inclusion”. Luke is very supportive of our events and fundraisers and has been our MC at various Wombat's Wish event over the last few years.

He extensive experience, genuine passion for our community, and innate talent through engaging audiences, truly elevates our events for unforgettable experience for all.

Hannah has worked in various roles in the Insurance sector, with many years working as a lawyer.  

Hannah has been with Wombat’s Wish since 2014 and is very passionate about the organisation and the support it provides not only to the local community, but the broader community across Victoria and Australia. When Hannah first heard about the organisation, she was drawn to it due to the free support it provides to people who otherwise may not be able to access services.

Hannah is committed to continuing to see Wombat’s Wish grow and to be able to provide more services to parentally bereaved children and their surviving parent or carer. 

Simone, a compassionate accountant with over 17 years’ experience, and currently Founding Director of Ascend Accounting and Advisory in Geelong. Simone’s dedication to her clients goes beyond numbers; she deeply values the personal connections she forms, especially with those who have experienced grief. Having previously served on charity boards, Simone is thrilled to join the Wombat’s Wish team, where she aims to expand the charity’s reach to support more vulnerable children coping with the loss of a parent.

As a mother of two, Simone understands the importance of providing comfort and stability to families in difficult times. With her expertise and passion, Simone is committed to helping Wombat’s Wish make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Jo is the author of Grief – a guided journal and a passionate advocate for giving grief a voice within our community, having experienced the sudden death of her own husband in 2017.

Jo is also a marriage celebrant and the co-founder of Ivory Tribe, a digital wedding publication and a mother to her gorgeous 8 year-old daughter.

Kate discovered the true value Wombat's Wish following the death of her husband Nathan in 2024. Wombat's Wish Family Camp provided a fresh perspective for Kate and her two boys, who discovered they were not alone in their grief.  Since then her boys Jack and James have raised over $10,000 and shared their journey with Wombat's Wish on Seven News and NewsCorp mastheads.

Kate is a media and communications professional with 15 years experience in broadcast journalism at ABC and Nine and Ten Networks. Since moving to Geelong in 2022, she built a new network in strategic communications and stakeholder relations, most recently with G21 Geelong Region Alliance. She holds Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications), Finance Essentials credential from Melbourne Business School and has recently started a new role with the Constructive Institute at Monash University.