Melissa holds her Bachelor’s in Psychology and Social Science, as well as 19 plus years experience in the social services sector. She was a QYS Program Team Leader from 2005-2013, and is now Area Manager at Mission Australia. Her background gives QYS great insight and guidance in youth related matters.
Tammie has an extensive background in the youth sector, including working with QYS for 9 years, and is now a Senior Project Officer for the Department of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Partnerships. She holds her Bachelor’s in Community Management, Social Work and Community Work, Certificate of Youth Work Practice and Cert IV in Indigenous Leadership.
Pat is the Managing Director of Software Solutions Pty Ltd and Chairperson of DriveIT, where he has been instrumental in securing funding needed for the Townsville motor sport precinct. Pat holds a Bachelor’s of Engineering and is currently completing his Master’s in Urban Planning and Design.
Krissy is an author and the founder of Mindful Mums QLD. She delivers training programs that focus on developing leadership skills, client and staff management and wellbeing. She also has her Bachelor’s in Exercise Science & Sports Management and a diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain Management.
Joe is the director of Strive Lane, a self-development and mentoring program for young people. He has diverse experience working with youth, stemming from his professional background in education and leadership. Joe holds his Bachelor’s in English & Sociology and a Graduate Diploma in Learning & Teaching.
Currently a senior lecturer in criminology and criminal justice studies, Dr. Chong has held many esteemed positions within James Cook University’s faculty. He holds the following qualifications: PhD (Law) (Syd), LLM (Merit) (Lond), LLB (Hons) (Lond), English Barrister-at-Law (Lincoln’s Inn), Advocate & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore.
Adriel is a Member of the National Mental Health Commission. He has a wealth of experience from around North Queensland and Western Australia, and has an active passion for suicide prevention, following careers in Project Management for the Townsville Suicide Prevention Network, Education, Residential Care and consultation work for the Not- for-Profit sector.
Vicki is the Director of Say La V Marketing and Events and is a member of the creative arts community in Townsville. She has worked with youth for over 20 years. In her previous work life she established the mentoring program in the Cleveland Youth Detention Centre, and mentored participants of the Great Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE’s Pathways Program.
Tristan holds a Diploma of Education and Certificate IV in Indigenous Leadership and has been an educator at several state and private schools in Townsville. He is Chair of the Townsville First Nations Youth Council, facilitator of the Queensland Indigenous Youth Leadership Program and a member of the Good Shepard Advisory Council. Tristan is also a member of the Indigenous Marathon Project and is a current Run Leader of the Townsville Indigenous Marathon Foundation Runners and Walkers Group.
Queensland Youth Services is a not-for-profit organisation governed by a Management Committee which values the views of all community members and encourages diverse representation.
Our Management Committee members are responsible for determining the strategic direction of the organisation, monitoring governance directives and managing our commitment to remaining compliant with the objectives and legislation of our contractual obligations.
If you have a passion for helping young people be the best they can be, and a drive to take action in the community where it matters most, then join us. We welcome those with specific skills and knowledge that would benefit our organisation and its ability to deliver youth support services to our young people.
Upon formal nomination, each Management Committee member must participate in an induction and provide their Blue Card details prior to engaging in any organisational or youth-related activities.
Contact our CEO on (07) 4771 3648 or at for more information on how you can join this committee.
Queensland Youth Services acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the regions which we serve.
We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging for they hold the memories, the culture and dreams of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People of this land.
