Alexandra Hamilton
Chief Executive Officer
Alex comes to TCFV with over 10-years’ experience working with bereaved families in the not-for-profit space. She brings expertise in relationship, project and event management; as well as extensive knowledge of communications, fundraising and sponsorship. Originally from the UK, Alex has travelled nationally and internationally, speaking to audiences to passionately share her own story of courage, resilience and hope, as a bereaved Mum herself.
Alex is Mum to two “rainbow” babies – Shiloh and Bodhi, and feels so privileged to work with families to impact change within the community.
Andrew McNess
Volunteer Coordinator (Groups)
Andrew commenced as volunteer co-ordinator (support groups) in January 2010. In 2006, Andrew completed his PhD – investigating sibling grief and social isolation through the lens of gender – and worked subsequently as a research fellow on health promotion projects for Deakin University, VicHealth and Epworth HealthCare.
Andrew has a special interest in safe and supportive workplace cultures. His co-ordination role with TCFV encompasses outreach, program development, policy, risk, research and website coordination. He facilitates a highly-regarded group leader training program annually and has adapted those materials for training of phone and chat responder personnel.
For that essential work-life balance, Andrew enjoys travelling with his family, reading and writing. A cinema enthusiast, he has published highly-regarded film analyses and hosts a website on the work of the late filmmaker Alan J. Pakula.
Andrew is the bereaved brother of Jeremy, 26.
Jane Moschetti
Community Education and Communications Coordinator
Jane Moschetti has volunteered at TCFV on and off for four years, helping with general admin duties in the office, recently she looked after the TCFV Facebook page for 12 months and has been the magazine editor since September 2020. Jane is passionate about Community Education and the need to teach others about the long-term effects of child loss.
Jane’s oldest son Joseph passed away suddenly in his sleep in July 2016, he was 18 at the time. His death is recorded as unexplained. Jane has two other children who were 15 and 12 at the time.
In her spare time, Jane enjoys watching her children participate in soccer and netball, walking her two rescue dogs Lucy the Labrador and General the Greyhound, sewing, upcycling old furniture, reading, gardening, cycling, travel, and browsing through vintage and op shops.
Louise Rees
Branding & Design Coordinator
Louise became a member of TCFV in 2019, after the death of her 24-year-old son, Nathan to suicide.
Turning to TCFV in her time of need, she sought connection and understanding amidst her pain.
Finding a lifeline in TCFV, Louise discovered a community that embraced her with empathy and warmth. Through shared experiences and compassionate support, she found a sense of belonging and purpose and in October 2022, she began volunteering with TCFV, supporting Jane with social media content and creation.
Louise was able to utilise her knowledge and experience with creative programs, such as Canva and Illustrator, to help raise awareness of TCFV within the community.
Louise has now commenced a new chapter with TCFV, transitioning into a part time staff role, taking over responsibility for the TCFV Instagram and Threads accounts, continuing to help with the Facebook page, as well as other creative duties. Louise will also continue to help in a volunteer capacity.
She and her husband, Cameron, have two other children, Christian (27) and Mikaela (24).
Jesse Bendel
IT Officer
Jesse is a bereaved sibling who is passionate about art, learning, and helping others. He has broad experience in management, systems and has a bachelor of science. He takes pride in providing the best technical support possible for TCFV.
Jesse currently fills the role of IT Officer and helps turn things off and on until they work.