Kids Under Cover is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to preventing youth homelessness.
We offer young people the unique combination of supported housing options with scholarships
Kids Under Cover supports vulnerable young people at risk of homelessness by building studios
There are many ways to get involved and help at-risk young people and their families.
Fundamental to the success of our work in preventing youth homelessness is enthusiastic, passionate and hardworking board members. Their collective hard work and dedication have achieved inspiring results; they are focused on long-term investment in the future sustainability and growth of Kids Under Cover.
Nathaniel is a partner at Corrs Chambers Westgarth and national practice group leader of the real estate practice. A specialist in real estate projects, Nathaniel acts for large corporates, developers, global and domestic investors, registered housing associations and financiers on the full spectrum of property issues.
With an impressive career in Law, Nathaniel ensures Kids Under Cover practices are within the law and our constitution reflects our organisation and growth.
Nathaniel joined the Kids Under Cover board in August 2012 and was elected Vice Chairman in November 2017.
Deanne Pointon joined the board in December 2019, with over 20 years’ experience across service industry, property and large private companies.
Deanne’s skills and experience in financial acumen, governance and commercial focus on business activities are an enormous asset to Kids Under Cover and our work in preventing youth homelessness. She is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, holds a Bachelor of Business (Commerce) and is a member of CPA Australia.
Deanne is passionate about Kids Under Cover’s prevention model and believes that equitable access to education for young people is key to a better tomorrow.
Joining the board in February 2017, Deb brings a wealth of experience including government and peak body, most recently as CEO of the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare.
Deb spent six years as CEO at Council to Homeless Persons, four years with The Department of Health and Human Services and was appointed CEO at The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare in 2013.
We are excited to have Deb join the Kids Under Cover board and look forward to her sharing her enthusiasm and passion for young people in the work that we do.
Renuka joined the board in February 2019 having spent more than a decade working in brand transformation, digital strategy and stakeholder relations.
Drawing on her significant experience in consumer marketing and insights management, Renuka is passionate about supporting change for good and for young people in particular. Alongside her technology & innovation role with KPMG, Renuka now extends her breadth of expertise to the prevention of youth homelessness.
Chris joined the Board in December 2021, after becoming involved with Kids Under Cover a decade earlier through pro-bono consulting.
He strongly believes in the combined preventative approach of education and housing to support young people.
Chris is currently the Head of Customer Strategy & Insights for a major superannuation fund, and brings his professional skills to Kids Under Cover offering strategic frameworks to support long term planning and robust oversight of organisational outcomes.
