Ambassadors

Ambassadors

Back on Track Ambassadors support community engagement and awareness of the Foundation’s mission.

Ambassadors do not hold governance responsibilities. Their role is to strengthen public visibility and advocacy for children recovering from cancer and their families.

Cassie Silver: Brand Ambassador

Cassie Silver

Brand Ambassador

Cassie Silver is a mother of two, former television journalist, and passionate storyteller who believes every child deserves the tools, confidence, and support to reach their full potential, especially after life’s toughest challenges.

As an Ambassador for Back on Track Foundation, Cassie is deeply committed to ensuring children recovering from cancer are not defined by their diagnosis, but empowered by opportunity. She is passionate about education as a pathway to purpose, confidence, and long-term wellbeing, and strongly believes that tailored mentoring, advocacy, and academic support can transform a child’s future.

Drawing on her background in media and community advocacy, Cassie uses her voice to amplify the stories that matter, championing resilience, raising awareness, and helping build meaningful connections between families, educators, mentors and supporters. As a mother, she understands the fierce hope every parent holds for their child. As a storyteller, she knows the power of community to change lives.

Tremane Baxter-Edwards: Regional Brand Ambassador

Tremane Baxter-Edwards

Regional Brand Ambassador

When I stepped into the Regional Ambassador role, I wanted to make sure children from remote and regional communities could access the same opportunities I was given. Throughout 2025, I’ve had the privilege of helping Back on Track build genuine connections across the Kimberley and Pilbara. Introducing the team to local services, youth groups, schools, and community leaders has shown me how powerful collaboration can be when it centres culture, trust, and children’s wellbeing.

Many families and organisations in the north are ready for stronger, more consistent support for young people recovering from cancer. Helping Back on Track connect with these groups has been one of my most meaningful responsibilities this year. I’ve seen firsthand the difference it makes when regional voices are heard early and included in the design of programs that affect our communities.

This year also gave me a chance to think about what the future could look like. When Kylie explained the vision for SAFE AI and how it could support children in my mob and other mobs, it made immediate sense to me. A tool that helps teachers understand the effects of cancer, distance, and trauma on learning could change outcomes for young people who often sit at the intersection of disadvantage and potential. I told Kylie she was a visionary because I believe this work can set a new standard for how regional and Indigenous students are supported.

As for my own path, Caroline has continued to guide me through my university transition as I balance community commitments and national youth leadership roles. I am committed to doing this in a way that keeps me grounded in where I come from and the people I represent.

Back on Track’s expansion into northern WA has been significant this year, and I’m proud to have played a part in those early introductions and partnerships. I look forward to continuing to support this work so more kids from remote and regional areas get the chance to chase their potential, just like I did.

Interested in our program?

If you’re interested in enrolling your child, register today. Or if you want to find out more information about the Back on Track WA program, download our brochure below.

What We Do Regardless of where they live, the Back on Track WA program provides the following services to children who have been diagnosed with and treated for cancer:
Education Support Educational support and advocacy during treatment and beyond
Communicate with the student’s enrolling school and SSEN:MMH
Mentoring Mentoring, tutoring, social and emotional learning for students and siblings
Online Education Curriculum support in partnership with online education providers
Support for teachers and class members when the student is ready to return to school

How does it work?

How does it work?
Referrals Referrals Students can be referred to the Back on Track Program at the point of diagnosis or beyond.
Who can refer Who Can Refer? They can be referred by the Oncology Team, their teacher or school, medical professionals and parents.
Consent Consent After receiving a referral, our advocates will contact parents to set an appointment to explain the Back on Track program to everyone in the family.
School Engagement School Engagement Once consent has been given, the Back on Track advocates will contact the student’s school to explain how the program works for both the school and the family and encourage the school’s participation.
Transitioning Back on Track Transitioning Back on Track When the student is ready to return to their regular school routine, the Back on Track advocate will work with all stakeholders to ensure the transition back to school is easy and comfortable.

Who We Work With

The Back on Track WA team work with primary and high school students who are referred from a number of charities and support groups as well as the Perth Children’s Hospital Paediatric Oncology and Survivorship Teams and the School of Special Educational Needs: Medical and Mental Health.