Our board

ADA Australia is a not for profit community organisation
ADA Australia is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, with an independent Board of Directors. We employ more than 100 staff across the state to deliver high quality advocacy, education and legal support to people in the aged and disability sectors. ADA Australia is funded by the Australian and Queensland governments for a range of specific services. Additionally, we undertake various projects in aged, disability and human rights related areas.

Our board of directors

ADA Australia’s Board of Directors provide governance and leadership in the achievement of the organisation’s strategic outcomes.

Liz Kearins Chair – Elected to Board 2012

Liz Kearins

Chair – Elected to Board 2012

Cert. Journalism, Dip.Bus.Studies, FIML, MAICD, MPRIA, MAHRI

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Lucille Chalmers

Director – Elected to Board 2021

BAppSc, MPH, GradCertBus, Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
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John Devereux

Director – Elected to Board 2021

BA/LL.B, D,Phil., Member Australian Institute of Company Directors

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Preya Pillay Director – Elected to Board 2023

Preya Pillay

Director – Elected to Board 2023

Chartered Accountant, Graduate MAICD

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Steve Cunningham Director – Elected to Board 2023

Steve Cunningham

Director – Elected to Board 2023

Masters ICT/Business Process Management, Member Australian Institute of Company Directors

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Our Management

Geoff Rowe Chief Executive Officer

Geoff Rowe

Chief Executive Officer

B. Soc. Wk.

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Karen Williams Principal Solicitor, ADA Law

Karen Williams

Principal Solicitor, ADA Law

BSW, M. HlthSvcMgt, JD.

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Kathy Chandler

Kathy Chandler

Manager, Business Support Services

DipMgt, DipHR, CertIVGov, CertIVSmBusMgt

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Rebecca Kok Manager of Advocacy Services

Rebecca Kok

Manager of Advocacy Services

BSocWk, Dip Mgt, Dip CSC, CertIVTAE
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Rebecca Daniloff Manager of Advocacy Services

Rebecca Daniloff

Manager of Advocacy Services

B Sp Path, Grad Cert Bus Admin, Cert IV TAE, MBA with Distinction

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Terri-Ann Dwyer

Terri-Ann Dwyer

Manager, ADA Link

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