Adrian is a qualified accountant and financial manager with over 20 years’ experience in providing commercial business, advisory and accounting expertise to various sectors including health, hospitality, agriculture and retail. He began his managerial career with Carlton & United Breweries in the early 1990’s, then formalised his commercial acumen which led to a professional accounting career and local small business ownership. He holds a Bachelor of Science, a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting/Law), a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting and is currently undertaking a Master of Business Administration. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Adrian’s strong belief in social justice has driven his involvement in the Not for Profit sector as well as sitting on the boards of other local charity organisations. He was appointed to the role of CEO in 2020 after five years as the Chief Financial Officer.
Jodie has extensive experience in the community services sector with professional roles in aged care, allied health, training, disability management, and lifestyle and leisure coordination. She commenced her career as an Enrolled Nurse in Dalby and holds Diplomas in Community Services Management and Leisure and Health. She joined YellowBridge QLD in 2015 to lead the organisation’s transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). She was appointed COO in 2021 after six years as General Manager Disability Support.
Donita has over twenty years’ experience working with homeless young people within the local region. She has had a range of roles from residential support worker, youth worker to program manager. Donita has a Diploma of Youth Work and Diploma of Leadership and Management. She now combines her two passions, youth and housing, being appointed as General Manager of Housing and Youth in 2022.
Taralee is an experienced community services leader with a strong background across aged care, home and community programs, and operational management. She is known for her authentic, people-first leadership style and her genuine commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred outcomes. Taralee is deeply passionate about mentoring and coaching emerging leaders, with a special focus on empowering young professionals to build confidence, capability and meaningful career pathways within the sector. She finds great fulfilment in developing supportive, high-performing teams and fostering positive, values-driven workplace cultures where people feel encouraged to grow and succeed. She holds an Advanced Diploma in Community Sector Management and remains committed to continuous improvement and creating lasting, positive impact for the communities she serves.
Tom is an accomplished director, consultant, and researcher with extensive experience across both the not-for-profit and commercial sectors. He has held a range of senior leadership roles over the course of his career including Non-Executive Director, Director, Chief Executive Officer, and Founder, demonstrating a deep understanding of governance, strategy, risk management, and organisational development. With a background that bridges practical leadership and academic inquiry, Tom brings a unique perspective to his work. He holds Bachelors and Honours degrees in Biomedicine and Applied Science, an Executive Master’s in Business Administration (EMBA), and is currently pursuing a PhD, further advancing his expertise in the fields on management, systems theory, leadership and high-performance organisations. Tom’s professional journey is defined by a commitment to community, impactful leadership, strategic insight, and a passion for driving meaningful outcomes and change across diverse sectors.
Nicole has had varying roles in the community sector for 10 years. She is passionate about social justice, equality for all, and has a particular passion for fairness equity in the workplace. Nicole recently obtained a Graduate Certificate in Psychology and is furthering her study towards her honours in Psychology which she then hopes to transfer to organisational psychology. She also holds a Graduate Certificate in Management with a human resources focus.
