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Sam Rossi is a passionate education leader with a strong track record in delivering innovative health and wellbeing programs that empower students to thrive through active, engaging learning experiences.
Sam lives and breathes an active, healthy lifestyle—driven by a daily commitment to movement, whether through running, cycling, or working in the garden. His personal enthusiasm fuels his professional mission: to inspire others to embrace physical activity and wellbeing every day.
Currently General Manager of Education and Programs at AFL Max, Sam leads the strategic design and delivery of innovative school and camp programs that engage, educate, and inspire. He began his career as a middle years Health and PE teacher before progressing into leadership roles, building successful cross-sector partnerships and scaling educational offerings nationally. Sam previously served on the ACHPER SA Board and is now a proud member of the ACHPER Australia National Board, contributing to strategic direction and national advocacy. Known for his energy, entrepreneurial mindset, and strong relationship-building skills, Sam is driven by a vision to create active, healthy futures through quality education and meaningful experiences.
Health and Physical Education, youth wellbeing, curriculum innovation, education leadership, program design, stakeholder engagement, and education commercialisation.
Flinders University
Bachelor of Education / Bachelor of Arts (Middle and Secondary), 2009–2012
Sacred Heart College
SACE Achieved, 2006–2008
Registered Teacher – South Australia (TRBSA No. 605104)
Dr lisahunter, from Monash University, brings four decades of ACHPER involvement spanning teaching, leadership and research. Their work champions equity, diversity and ecosocial justice in HPE, strengthening research partnerships, First Peoples-led initiatives, and collaboration across education and community sectors.
Hugh is a Senior Lecturer in Health and Physical Education at Queensland University of Technology, with extensive experience in teacher education, curriculum development, assessment moderation and school leadership. An ACHPER Fellow, he serves on state and national committees advancing health and physical education.
Dr Joe Scott is a Senior Lecturer in Health and Physical Education at University of the Sunshine Coast. His research focuses on designing and implementing innovative school and community strategies that empower young people to lead healthy, active lifestyles and reduce chronic disease risk.
As Chair of the Health Promoting Schools Committee, Melisa leads ACHPER’s engagement in health education. Drawing on her research, she understands educators’ challenges and aims to develop practical strategies that support effective health-promoting practices without increasing teacher workload
As CEO of Foodcore, Megan drives initiatives that leverage the power of nutrition to improve wellbeing, strengthen communities, and create healthier food environments. She is committed to increasing access to nutritious food and building the skills and confidence to prepare it for group both big and small, as well as families.
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