Kellie Goes

Kellie leads the West Australian services for Mackillop including foster care services in the Perth Metropolitan area, specialist foster care and an emergency support service in the South West and general foster care, Indigenous Healing service and Intensive and Family Support services in the Pilbara region.

With qualifications in psychology and a history working in disability, mental health and with the Department of Communities, Kellie has over 20 years experience working with children and families in Western Australia with strong experience working in regional and remote areas, alongside Aboriginal Communities and in the out of home care sector.

Kellie has been instrumental in ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed care for children in residential and secure care for more than 10 years. Having expert knowledge of the Sanctuary Model, Kellie has developed and facilitated Sanctuary training, created resources, and continues to be involved in the consultation around the Sanctuary framework at Mackillop.