Our Team

Kidsafe NSW - NSW Office (located at Westmead)

Christine Erskine - Executive Officer

Christine has qualifications in adult and community education. Prior to taking up her position in January 2008, she managed a range of programs across NSW aimed at providing education and training opportunities to a diverse range of clients including isolated parents, youth at risk, vocational childcare and office administration students. She has been involved in public health advocacy and community health campaigns.  

Bisan Wishah - Project Officer, Home Safety Unit

With a background in medicine and epidemiology, Bisan brings clinical expertise and a solid understanding of child safety trends to her role as a Project Officer at Kidsafe NSW. She is passionate about driving evidence-based initiatives to prevent home injuries, using her knowledge of injury trends and risk factors. Bisan also helps raise awareness and empowers communities to take action to create safer environments for kids.

Cassie Kite - Training and Professional Development Coordinator, Road Safety

With over 15 years’ experience in road safety in local government and qualifications in community health, Cassie is using her knowledge to focus on improving road safety for all children. Cassie is excited to be part of  the Kidsafe team and to be involved in the important work Kidsafe NSW does in promoting children’s safety and preventing unintentional childhood injuries.

Deanna Harrison - Project Officer, Road Safety

Deanna has a keen interest in educating families and communities on all aspects of childhood safety on the road particularly in relation to child car seat installation and use. They are a highly experienced technician with ten years’ experience in installing child seats and making modifications to vehicles to ensure that children travel safely. As a community educator, Deanna brings a blend of expert knowledge and engaging instruction to ensure quality presentations and training.

Kim Cooke - Manager, Playground Advisory Unit

Kim has had involvement in the design and development of outdoor play spaces with a specific interest in creating opportunities for mindfulness for children, through the use of exploration in natural play spaces. Kim has extensive experience in local government across all education and care service types. Kim is enthused to supporting and continue to develop valued partnerships with the community and playspace stakeholders, to create amazing, inclusive and safe play spaces for everyone. 

Andrew Turnbull - Project Officer, Playground Advisory Unit

Andrew joins the Kidsafe NSW Playground Advisory Unit, offering more than 35 years of professional design experience as a landscape architect. Andrew has a passion for advancing healthy communities and promoting    active living in our urban environments. Andrew understands play is a key aspect of a child’s development and believes that developing confidence to explore structured and natural open-ended play opportunities should be facilitated through safe and stimulating play opportunities.