Empowering a Safer Tomorrow
The people behind the mission
Our team comprises experienced educators, advocates, professionals, and community leaders — all united by one goal: to prevent harm and support international students in Australia.
🎓 Board of Directors
Our Board is independent, diverse, and committed to responsible governance. Under our constitution, all directors are unrelated and bring expertise to the Foundation.
Daniel Baldi
Chair / Director
Daniele brings over two decades of experience in project management, innovative marketing strategies, and technical solutions. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian, his multicultural perspective aligns with our mission of inclusivity and global collaboration.
Maria Sabo
Director
Maria is a seasoned school leader with deep expertise in well-being, policy development, and student support. Her dedication to harm prevention and safeguarding young people is at the heart of her leadership role..
Adrian De Luca
Founder / Director
Adrian is an award-nominated educator, advocate, and community leader with nearly 30 years of teaching experience in Australian schools. In 2024, he was nominated for Australian of the Year in recognition of his tireless work supporting international students who are victims of crime and trauma.
Minh Tuan Duong
Public Officer / Treasurer
Minh is a CPA and survivor of crime whose personal journey inspired the creation of We Are Australia. He ensures our finances are transparent and compliant, and brings both professional insight and lived experience to his role.
🧭 Our Governance
We Are Australia Foundation is a registered Australian charity and a company limited by guarantee. The organisation is governed by an independent board of directors who are unrelated by blood, marriage, or de facto relationship, in accordance with our Constitution.
We operate with full transparency and accountability, guided by a clear harm prevention purpose. Our Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Gift Fund is managed separately and overseen by Responsible Persons, ensuring that all donations are used exclusively for our charitable programs. We maintain strict compliance with ACNC regulations and ATO requirements for harm prevention charities.
Take action today to help prevent abuse, exploitation, and harm against international students in Australia. Your support directly funds trauma recovery, legal aid, emergency relief, and education programs for those who need it most.
Join the We Are Australia team in building a safer, more inclusive future — where every international student has the support they need to heal, grow, and thrive.