These appointments further strengthen RedR Australia’s leadership as it continues to support the training and deployment of skilled humanitarian and development professionals worldwide.  

Rupert Hoskin AM 

Rupert (Rupe) joins the RedR Australia Board with a deep commitment to strengthening humanitarian action and supporting communities affected by conflict, displacement and crisis. His broad professional experience as an engineer and manager, combined with his experience as a WASH engineer with UNHCR, ensures his ability to contribute meaningfully to our mission and strategy.  

Andrew Wilkins 
 
Bringing extensive experience in the water and infrastructure sector, Andrew is an engineer who is also a passionate advocate for the practical and strategic contribution engineering can have on livelihoods, social justice and equality – values that strongly align with RedR Australia’s mission. Andrew is also the National Senior Vice President of RedR Australia’s founding member, Professionals Australia. 

Amanda Gorely 

Amanda is a former Australian ambassador and senior career diplomat with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. She served as the Australian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, where she was responsible for advancing Australia's interests on human rights, humanitarian, health and disarmament issues. Amanda has served as Australia’s Ambassador for Arms Control and Counter-Proliferation and as Australia’s Ambassador to the Philippines. 

As the sector enters a new and challenging phase, the strength and sustainability of our organisation and its impact is more vital than ever. RedR Australia extends a warm welcome to our newest Board members and looks forward to working together on the organisation’s strategic direction and governance.  

Learn more about RedR Australia’s Board and leadership team.