The Plight of Children...

According to the United Nations Secretariat for Children and Armed Conflict, in addition to over a million children killed in armed conflict in recent years, 6 million have been rendered permanently disabled and up to a quarter of a million children are exploited as child soldiers. In the last few years in Africa alone, over 100,000 children have been used as soldiers.
Contemporary terrorism is another adult act of violence that increasingly adds to the suffering of so many children. Those who survive conflict and acts of terror can be physically maimed for life and/or emotionally haunted.
Our Foundation helps to renew the human spirit of such children.
Your support is crucial: We need your help to heal the hearts of child survivors of war and terrorist violence.
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Management Committee


Honest and ethical governance is central to the RTSF philosophy and our commitment to the highest level of public trust. A number of outstanding community members as well as publicly well-know individuals make up both the Foundation’s Committee of Management and Advisory Board.

Dr Phil West Ph.D, Dip. Ed - President

Greg Westbrook LLBVice President & Legal Advisor 
Principal: Peterson, Westbrook, Cameron Solicitors

Julie Hutchieson, Treasurer

Gaby West – Secretary

Stephen Costall. Partner: Beattie-Costall Financial Services

Nic Bannan. Marketing Coordinator: Bendigo Traders Association

Merri Hughes BA Grad. Dip. Psych.

Linda Doan

Clare Burns

Emma Lewis

Mary-Ann Kness

Casey Chai