2019 WINNER
Maya Avdibegovic
Executive director, Court Network
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Maya came to Australia in 1995 as a refugee from war-torn Bosnia. She worked in the family violence and multicultural sector for eight years as CEO of InTouch, Multicultural
Centre against Family Violence, supporting more than 1,500 women and children annually. As a senior adviser at Family Safety Victoria, she led the development of Everybody Matters: Inclusion and Equity Statement that underpins the Victorian Government’s vision for a more inclusive family violence system. She is currently executive director at Court Network overseeing more than 500 volunteers and staff who provide support to more than 200,000 vulnerable court users in Victoria and Queensland. She has a proven track record of delivering innovative service models and strategic partnerships. Maya has been tireless in her advocacy to improve access to services for marginalised and diverse cohorts.