Bridges to Higher Education
  • Australian Catholic University
  • Macquarie University
  • University of Sydney
  • University of Technology Sydney
  • University of Western Sydney

Governance

Bridges to Higher Education is governed by the:

  • Management Committee
  • Partners Advisory Group
  • Project Groups
The Management Committee has overall oversight, management and reporting responsibility for Bridges to Higher Education.  Its members are:
  • Professor Gail Whiteford, Pro Vice Chancellor (Social Inclusion), Macquarie University (Chair)
  • Annette Cairnduff, Director of Social Inclusion,  University of Sydney
  • Jude Stoddart, Director of Equity and Diversity, University of Technology, Sydney
  • Catherine O’Donnell, National Coordinator Equity Pathways, Australian Catholic University
  • Trish Mullins, Director of Higher Education Policy and Projects, University of Western Sydney

The Partners Advisory Group brings together senior stakeholders from more than 20 of our partners. Their knowledge and expertise guides our strategy, priorities and broad agenda and helps to develop our networks and ability to mobilise resources.

The Partners Advisory Group is Chaired by Jan Owen AM, leading advocate for youth and social change, and CEO of the Foundation for Young Australians. 

Project Groups plan and implement activities and identify and develop opportunities for greater coordination and collaboration.

Individual partners implement specific elements of Bridges to Higher Education, based on their strengths, focuses and networks and within the framework provided by our objectives and projects.

Dedicated Bridges staff drive the development of plans, ensure their implementation, undertake reporting, and support governance, networking, marketing and communication.

© Bridges 2012