With over 20 years of experience across the human services sector and passionate about equity, Julie is our Chief Executive Officer. Julie has a passion for creating opportunities for all to live their best life through exploring innovative and inclusive possibilities. Julie challenges the norm and loves to have fun whilst leading people to be the best version of themselves, creating environments in which everyone feels safe and valued, with a sense of belonging and purpose. Julie works across all of our locations and is our key go-to person on all matters relating to our programs and care services.

Spending over 20 years working across the community services industry Graeme has seen and experienced a lot of change and as our Operations Manager he has a shared vision of ensuring all of our people experience the best possible opportunities to live, share and grow in a safe and supportive environment. Working together to build strong communities with a sense of purpose, innovation, wellness and fun!

Malcolm brings a wealth of experience from the youth and disability sector. Malcolm leads his teams with absolute passion, with a person-centric approach to ensure that all objectives are worked towards and achieved. Malcolm’s dedication to serve in the human services sector is exemplary and the families with which he works are always grateful.

Lauren, our Chief Operating Officer, collaborates closely with the CEO and Managing Director to deliver Wellness Australia Group's vision. Lauren is dedicated to supporting people living with disability in pursuing their personal and professional goals, removing barriers and creating opportunities to ensure everyone is able to participate fully in their communities. With more than 15 years of experience in the Corporate Finance sector, Lauren's unique blend of corporate, finance, and psychology background drives innovative solutions. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Psychology and minors in Counselling and Accounting. Lauren is a Qualified Justice of the Peace.

Yaana is the Community Care Manager - North and manages Honeybee Wellness Retreat in the beautiful Mary Valley. Yaana brings a wealth of experience in complex and psychosocial services and is a qualified Mental Health First Aid trainer. Yaana’s inclusive leadership style and extraordinary skills in communication create a peaceful and professional team to provide services on this tranquil property.

Julie (her friends call her Jules) has 23 years' experience in the disability sector, and over 6 years' experience in aged care. Having worked in the disability field since she was 15, Jules started as a volunteer before moving into support work and leadership roles. Julies holds a Diploma in Disabilities, a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, and a Certificate IV in Frontline Management. Jules loves live music, candle making, exercising and the outdoors.

John is our General Manager (Care) and following his law degree with a focus on public health and policy John went on to complete his Bachelor of Nursing at QUT. John then completed his graduate training at the RBWH (Orthopaedic Speciality) and then stepped into Community Nursing. The community health setting has seen many recent changes and remains a dynamic area following the introduction of the NDIS.

Iona is our Relief Care Manager and provides leadership and guidance to our Care Managers in this important service area. Iona has a unique ability to connect with people living with complex care requirements and provide the highest quality support systems to meet individual needs. Iona has an incredible eye for detail and strongly advocates for people with disabilities to live their best lives.

Lachlan is the Managing Director of Wellness Australia Group and brings a deeply personal perspective to his work to achieve Wellness Australia Group's mission. Lachlan believes in the goodness of humanity and that kindness always is the best philosophy. Lachlan’s draws from his experience across finance, national and international businesses, hotel and resort management, and aged care to create leading edge inclusive communities and programs that will create social change.