Who we are
Independence Australia’s corporate board
Chairman – Mr Brian Meltzer
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director – Mr Peter Turner
Company Secretary – Mr Neil Walsh
ABN – 80 973 805 243
Our Executive Team
Independence Australia Group’s corporate executive leadership team includes:
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director – Peter Turner
Group Chief Financial Officer / Company Secretary (CFO / CoSec) – Neil Walsh
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) – Alex Burstin
Chief Operating Officer, Disability Services (COO Disability Services) – Julie Maya
Chief Operating Officer, Child & Family Services (COO CAFS) – Mark Branson
Chief People Officer (CPO) – Jackie Power
Chief Experience Officer (CXO) – Kate Menzel
Chief Information Officer (CIO) – Steven Rothberg
Chief Risk Officer (CRO) – Simon Gullery
General Counsel – Larissa Johnstone
Our details
Head Office Address – Building 1, 9 Ashley Street, West Footscray VIC 3012
Phone – 1300 704 456
Fax – 1300 704 451
Auditors – KPMG 161 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Our statement of purpose
Independence Australia is a social enterprise that provides choices for people with a disability or other personal need, enabling them to regain and retain their independence within an inclusive community.
Values and guiding principles
We value equity, empathy, respect and quality. To demonstrate our commitment to these values, we adhere to the following guiding principles:
Customer Centric
Ensuring that customers have choice and control is paramount in our decision making.
Valued People
We are inclusive, diverse and ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people.
One Organisation
Sharing a common purpose supported by teamwork, collaboration and accountability.
Strive for Excellence
We value and reward innovative thinking, proactivity, resourcefulness and responsiveness