Terese Edwards is the CEO of Single Mother Families Australia and has been a leading advocate for single mother families since 2009. She was recognised by the Prime Minister for her efforts to change social security law, specifically regarding the Parenting Payment (Single). Terese helps single mothers navigate complex support systems daily, and has served on influential committees, including the Women’s Economic Equality Taskforce, the Child Support Stakeholder Consultation Group and the Parents Advisory Group.
A published author, she has spoken at the United Nations, and was honored with an Unsung Hero Award in 2019 and a place in the South Australian Women’s Honour Roll in 2023.