Our Board
Jo McMillan | President
Jo is Mum to an incredible autistic young man, who inspired her to co-found All Stars. Jo has worked in publishing, arts and events management and has extensive teaching experience, working in tertiary, secondary and primary school contexts as a Digital Media Teacher. She is passionate about re-thinking old paradigms regarding education, especially in relation to neurodivergent children, and loves using technology to enable children and young adults to express themselves in creative and meaningful ways. Jo envisions a future where autistic people are nurtured throughout their childhood and early-adulthood, so that they may understand what inspires them, what they are really good at and how they can combine these things to engage with the world in a unique and beautiful way.
Cara Hogan | Treasurer
Cara is one of the founders of All Stars for Autism. She is a parent of two autistic children and is a passionate Autism advocate. She has worked previously as a Branch Manager and a Risk and Compliance Analyst in the banking sector as well as in local government. Cara is creative and inspired, and is constantly thinking of new ways to celebrate autistic children and help them connect with each other and society. She is the owner and creator of a popular locally-based social media initiative and has a vast array of connections within Perth, especially in the community and entertainment sectors. Her unique way of seeing the world, combined with her determination to make a difference, has driven her to co-create a club that is unique and progressive. Cara is currently serving as treasurer and is also heavily involved in the day to day operations of All Stars for Autism. She loves seeing All Stars members develop friendships, gain confidence and embrace a positive autistic identity. She is passionate about creating a future that celebrates neurodiversity.
Tim McMillan | Board Member
Tim’s son is a founding member of the club. He is devoted to making life better for his son and other autistic people. Tim has extensive experience in the media industry, working in television and radio across Perth and Australia. He is a multi-award winning journalist and has worked with various cross-sections of the population, including charities, government and policy makers. He currently hosts a panel-style, weekly current affairs program, reads the weekend news for Channel 7 and hosts a radio show profiling inspiring members of the community. He also runs his own media training and MC company. Tim is committed to using his connections within the Perth community to support and promote the talents of our All Stars community.
Lisa Chatfield | Board Member
Lisa is a Senior Manager at Ernst and Young with over 13 years experience advising clients on Indirect Tax matters. Lisa has worked across a number of sectors including public sector and NTER clients, education, local government, property and not for profits.
Lisa has also been the Treasurer of a local not for profit kindergarten on a volunteer basis.
Lisa’s corporate experience as well as her passion for helping small organisations deal with the regulatory burden of compliance drives her to help organisations such as All Stars for Autism so they can dedicate their resources to the activities that matter.
Kate Fox | Board Member
Kate Fox is Mum to two autistic boys, who she loves dearly. Her daughter, the youngest of her children, is a fierce advocate for her brothers and Kate appreciates that All Stars enables her whole family to participate in the same program. Kate is an Education Assistant to children with special needs and works as a support assistant within the club. She knows that having direct experience with Autism enables her to relate to parents and children in a unique way and to have a greater understanding of the challenges and successes they encounter. Kate is committed to All Stars and has always wanted to work with autistic children and adults, long before her sons were diagnosed.
Michael Fox | Board Member
Michael Fox has two boys on the spectrum and is a committed and connected father. He has been with Everett Smith for a number of years, first as a commissioning electrician and now as a site manager, overseeing a number of projects and supervising and collaborating with teams of tradespeople, clients and builders. Mike is passionate about enhancing the lives of autistic people. Whether that be in a family context, where he is always present for his family, or in the workforce. He has been a mentor to many young tradespeople, and is committed to providing opportunities for young autistic people to enter the building industry. He knows that with the right support, education and understanding, autistic people can demonstrate their abilities, work ethic and invaluable contribution to the workforce.
Fiona Hamilton | Board Member
Fiona has always been passionate about working with young children. She travelled the world extensively as a Nanny and prior to her daughter’s ASD diagnosis, was a primary school Education Assistant, supporting autistic children and children with other disabilities. She is a founding member of All Stars kids club and believes that building a strong community, which supports autistic children and their families, is instrumental in bringing about joy, peace and happiness to all members of the family unit. Fiona couldn’t imagine life without All Stars and hopes to help as many people as possible through the development and implementation of key social, creative and community-driven initiatives. She enjoys taking part in every aspect of the club, from selling raffle tickets to creating and sharing invaluable resources, tips and strategies with other parents.