Kym Phillips is an Information Technology consultant having worked in the industry for over 40 years. He has worked for several Global 500 companies, but currently focuses on IT consulting to local small businesses in Melbourne. 

Kym received his care-giver accreditation in 2009 and is also trained as a “Circle Program” carer. He and his partner currently provide long-term care for three adolescent boys, as well as providing lodgings for another young man who has recently left the care system but remains a member of the household.  Over the years Kym has provided emergency, short-term, respite and long-term care for numerous young people. 

Kym is a passionate advocate for both Carers and Young People in the care system. He is a member of the Carer Advisory Group for the West Division, and was co-chair of the West Division CAG for the second term. He sits on the Better Futures (Home Stretch) Housing Working Group as carer representative and has contributed to several “Roadmap to Reform” DHHS workshops. 

Kym has made several media appearances on TV, radio and print in an effort to recruit carers as well as to highlight the plight of young people leaving the care system without supports.