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Our People

The strength of Child Matters lies in the people who work, volunteer and support the organisation.

Child Matters is privileged to have a wonderful team. They make a huge contribution at all levels of the organisation and it is the commitment they have for the welfare of children that is so special.

Chief Executive

Child Matters is led by CEO and founder, Anthea Simcock.

Anthea Simcock

Chief Executive of Child Matters, Anthea has a background in both education and child protection social work, counselling and therapy. She supervised and developed curriculum for Child Matters.

She is a member of NZASW, The Institute of Directors and the Paediatric Society of NZ. She is involved with advocacy at local and national levels, and is currently a member of the Family Services National Advisory Council to the Ministry of Social Development and the Child and Youth Mortality Review Committee.

She is mother to three adult children and grandmother to three granddaughters.


Anthea is supported by a fantastic Leadership Team, a capable Board of Trustees and a talented team of staff and tutors.

Leadership Team

Bevan Bayne General Manager 
Amanda Meynell Academic Services Manager
Tessa Ryan Finance and Quality Manager

Meet the Leadership Team

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Board of Trustees

Neil Richardson Chairperson and Trustee
John Bailey Trustee
Beverley Burns Trustee
Andrew Clements                  Trustee
Donnamaree Pakinga Trustee
Bridgette O'Sullivan Trustee
Anthea Simcock Trustee and CEO


Meet the Board of Trustees