Margaret Chipperfield grew up in North Balwyn and obtained a teaching certificate from Burwood Teacher’s College in 1964.  She spent six years as a primary school teacher before attending Monash University to obtain qualifications as a social worker.

She spent the next 25 years as a social worker, including three years working in child protection. and some 20 years managing a range of different programs such as Foster Care, Family Counselling, Men’s Violence, Drug and Alcohol Counselling, Family Support, Residential Care and Financial Counselling.

In 2005, Margaret was the recipient of the Robin Clark Memorial Award for Inspirational Leadership in the Field.

Following her retirement in 2007, Margaret became a marriage celebrant and a volunteer reading tutor in a remote Northern Territory community.

Eleven years ago, Margaret became a co-facilitator of Men’s Behaviour Change Groups at Anglicare Victoria. No Buts is based on these experiences.

Margaret, who is retired, currently lives in Croydon and loves spending time with her six grandchildren and one great grandchild.