Governance

Bright Futures Child Aid & Development Fund Australia Inc. is incorporated in South Australia under the Associations Incorporation Act and operates within the structure of its Rules of Association. Formally established on Australia Day 2005, Bright Futures is governed by an experienced Board with a wide range in skills in management, education, international development and medicine.

The Board meets on a regular basis to receive reports, plan and determine policies necessary for the efficient and ethical operations of Bright Futures in accordance with good governance practice. Day to day management of the affairs of Bright Futures is delegated to an Executive Officer appointed by the Board.

Bright Futures has established an ATO approved tax deductible fund (ancillary fund) which Bright Futures uses to raise tax deductible donations towards projects developed, approved and monitored in partnership with World Relief Australia (WRA).  Funds raised are directed to approved projects through the World Relief Overseas Aid Fund.

An auditor is appointed by the Board to provide an annual audit of the financial operations of the agency.

Board Members
Roger Bryson (Chair)
Peter Schulze (Secretary)
Paul Madden (Treasurer)
Kym Lear
Linda Baverstock
Barbara Madden
Lee Haakmeester
Dr Lynton Stacey
Andy Farmer
Mudie Howarth
Mark Lecornu
Sarah Spiker (Executive Officer)