Changing Faces, Changing Lives
Board & Staff
Changing Faces, Changing Lives
Helping people find their smile for over 40 years.
Craniofacial Australia is a not-for-profit charity that walks alongside children, adults and families living with the wide range of cleft and craniofacial conditions. We help open doors to care, information and treatment, drive breakthroughs by funding transformative research and deliver training programs to equip medical and clinical professionals.
At the heart of everything we do is the belief that that every person deserves the chance to live with dignity, confidence and hope.
- M.B.B.S. (University of Adelaide) 1966
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh 1970
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons England 1971
- Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) 1973
- M.D. (University of Adelaide) 1998
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons Thailand (Hon) 2008
meet our board
Prof. David David AC
Chairman & Founder
Our Founder & Chairman Professor David David AC is a world renowned specialist in the areas of Craniomaxillofacial surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive surgery of the Head and Neck.
In 1975 Professor David David AC set up the South Australian Craniofacial Unit, which later became the Australian Craniofacial Unit. In the four decades since, he, with the help of his dedicated team of professionals, have helped restore dignity to over 17,000 patients.
In recognition of his work he was named 2018 South Australian of the Year, received the Companion of the Order of Australia in 1988, and in 1990 South Australia honoured him by naming him the South Australian of the Decade.
As Chairman of Craniofacial Australia his aim is to commission and promote research directed at improved patient outcomes, to develop and implement training and teaching courses worldwide and to support for patients and families when they need it most. He also encourages and supports associated research and teaching activities and associated health systems development.
“My life’s work has been dedicated to establishing multidisciplilnary systems of care with the aim of treating and restoring those living with craniofacial deformities and injuries”.
our Board
The Board of Craniofacial Australia plays a vital role in shaping our vision, ensuring transparency and guiding our long-term strategy. Comprised of passionate leaders from diverse backgrounds, our board members volunteer their time, expertise and insights to help us achieve our mission. Their commitment to governance, accountability and impact drives every step we take in serving the needs of the cleft and craniofacial community.
Dr Benjamin Grave
Board Member
FRACDS (OMS);
MA Surg. (Craniofacial)
Ms Yvette Winter
Board Member
Assoc. Dip. Health Admin Business; B.Ed; LLB; MCCJ; FCHSM
Mr Nicholas Pyne
Board Member
Grad. Dip. Applied Finance and Investment; MBA
Mr Michael Davies
Board Member
Grad. Dip. Chartered Accounting; BCom (International Business)
Mr David Smith KC
Board Member
BA Law
Assoc Prof Neil McLean
Board Member
MC FRCS
Ms Isobel Redmond
Board Member
meet our staff
our Staff
People are at the heart of everything we do. Each staff member brings passion, experience and commitment to our mission of improving outcomes for the craniofacial community. They are committed to raising awareness, connecting families to care and support and fostering meaningful partnerships.
Kerry Southwell
Operations Manager
Michelle Kouvoussis
Group Accountant
Christina Panagopoulos
Marketing & Fundraising Manager
Matthew Sandstrom
Administration Officer
Lou McNeil
Family Support Coordinator
Meg Kristan
Marketing & Fundraising Coordinator
in their own words
From our community
for our community
