A path to social justice in life after COVID | A conversation with Dr Lucia Boxelaar and Anton Leschen
In a year beyond our imagining, the pandemic changed all our lives, bringing both despair and hope, and shining a light on growing inequality in our country. The choices we have made, and will make, in dealing with it it will profoundly reshape our society for many years to come. In responding to this profound disruption, can we create a fairer, more compassionate and inclusive society, to ensure that no one is left behind? Will our 'better angels' triumph in the choices we make?
ABOUT DR LUCIA BOXELAAR
Dr Lucia Boxelaar is currently the Acting Executive Director of the Brotherhood of St Laurence. She leads BSL’s portfolio of community programs – Children’s Programs, Youth Services, Work, Economic Security and Social Inclusion, and Strategic Partnerships. Prior to this, she led teams that managed, researched and developed large-scale programs World Vision Australia for 11 years. Lucia is passionate about managing and improving social change programs that address vulnerability and injustice.
ABOUT ANTON LESCHEN
Anton Leschen (OM 1983) is the Victorian General Manager of The Smith Family. Prior to this, Anton led the planning, co-ordination and delivery of The Smith Family's programs to thousands of families and children in need. These included the delivery of innovative school-community partnerships, and supporting schools and community partners to improve the educational outcomes of young people. Anton is passionate about supporting disadvantaged students and seeing them thrive at school and beyond.