Carly Goodrich is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in local government and the sport, active recreation, and health sectors. She joined Golf Australia and the PGA of Australia in 2022, bringing a wealth of expertise in planning, investment, and community engagement. Prior to her current role, Carly led the planning and development of open space, sport, recreation, play, and leisure infrastructure in the local government areas of Monash and Casey. In her current position, Carly is focused on building the capability of the golf sector and advocating for its role in creating positive outcomes for communities through strategic partnerships with government. She is passionate about demonstrating the significant economic, social, and environmental contributions golf makes to Australian communities. A key highlight of Carly’s work is her leadership in the development of the Community Benefits of Golf in Australia report for the Australian Golf Industry Council, in collaboration with SGS Economics & Planning. This report highlights the critical role of golf as a community asset and serves as a powerful tool for decision-makers and stakeholders, showcasing golf’s widespread benefits and influence. Carly continues to drive impactful initiatives that enhance the visibility and value of golf, positioning it as a vital contributor to Australia's vibrant sporting landscape.

Dr Alethea Jerebine is an Executive Dean of Health Research Fellow in the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition at Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia. Her research explores how people think about risk, and how these attitudes shape children and young people’s physical activity, physical literacy, and risky play outdoors. Through her work, Dr Jerebine investigates what needs to change at the family, school, policy, and societal levels to give children more opportunities for exploration, risk-taking, and experiential learning through play and movement.

Robyn is CEO of Play Australia, the national advocacy organisation for play and since 2017, President of the International Play Association (IPA World). Her career has encompassed senior leadership roles in education, local government, children’s services, and the not-for-profit sector. She was on the UN working group for the development of a General Comment on Article 31, and the global working group for the International Day of Play. She speaks regularly on the importance of play as a biological imperative, critical for development and essential for social cohesion. In 2025, Robyn undertook a Churchill Fellowship examining international play initiatives supporting children’s health and wellbeing, she hopes her findings will help shape a national agenda for play in Australia.