Governance of the National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature Inc (NCACL). is carried out by its duly constituted Board and has adopted its Association Rules. Its current Chair is Emeritus Professor Dr Belle Alderman .
Each year an annual report is written outlining the special projects and community events undertaken by the National Centre and its specialist volunteers.
The NCACL Board and its Ambassadors, Jackie French AM and Christopher Cheng are advocating for a permanent home for the National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature.
NCACL Ambassadors
Become an advocate for Australian Children’s Literature, Australian Children’s Publishers and Australian Authors and Illustrators. Support research into Australian children’s books and children’s book art through the work of the National Centre.
Directors
Emeritus Professor Dr Belle Alderman, Chair
Mr Jeremy Halcrow, Deputy Chair
Ms Lynn Fletcher OAM, Secretary
Mr Peter Gordon, Treasurer
Ms Jantiena Batt PSM
Ms Kirrin Sampson ACT Branch CBCA Representative
NCACL Board Meeting dates 2025
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Posted by: NCACL | Published: 13 Oct 2025
