Meet the Living My Way Management Team
Mark Turley
Frankie Poon
John Fawcett
Joanna Spencer
Brooke Anthony
Janine Lundie
Our Dedicated Team
Our team consists of passionate, experienced professionals dedicated to understand you unique needs. From Support Workers, Plan Management, and Support Coordination to Finance, IT and People and Culture, we’re here to provide personalised solutions for your unique needs.
The Executive Leadership Team
Mark Turley
Chief Executive Officer
John
Fawcett
Executive Manager Operations
Brooke Anthony
Executive Manager People and Culture
Joanna Spencer
Executive Manager Marketing
Frankie
Poon
Executive Manager Finance ICT
Janine Lundie
Executive Manager Quality, Risk and Training
Meet the Board
Huw Thomas
Chair
Huw joined the Living My Way board in 2018 and has contributed to shaping the organisation’s vision, values, strategy culture and digital transformation. He has more than 15 years’ experience as a strategy and transformation consultant and executive coach. Huw regularly consults at the CEO and board level with clients in an array of industries including Westpac, Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Santos, RSL LifeCare, Foxtel, the ABC, BHP Billiton and numerous public service agencies. Huw currently leads a multi-million-dollar consulting portfolio in a boutique firm and has driven growth and organisational maturity through sales, marketing, account management, product & IP development.
Peter Whyntie
Vice Chair
Peter is an independent risk management and compliance consultant with over 35 years experience in corporate, government and not-for-profit (NFP) sectors. He has assisted several NFP organisations including disability, aged care, medical research and mental health support services to enhance their risk management frameworks and governance. Peter is a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia and a Fellow (Life Member) of the GRC Institute (GRCI). Peter holds a Bachelor of Economics, Diploma in Corporate Management (GIA), Internationally Certified Compliance Professional, and was a graduate of the Company Directors Course (AICD).
Ken Ferris
Director
Ken is one of the founding members of Living My Way. Ken has been living with a spinal cord injury since 1982 and was one of the first Australians to receive a Self-Managed Home Care Package as part of a Commonwealth Government pilot program. He attributes his independent life achievements to living a self-directed life. Ken is an active advocate for the disability community and has sat on Boards for various disability organisations in NSW. Ken has also worked in the IT industry for several years. Currently, he is the manager of a mobility equipment company, Wheelchairs & Stuff, and a speciality car rental company for the disability, Disability Hire Vehicles.
Peter Strohkorb
Director
Peter is an internationally acclaimed Sales Acceleration Specialist Advisor. He has spent over 20 years in the corporate sector, working for multinational organisations such as Sony, 3M, Canon and Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC), and several SMEs and membership-based organisations. Peter holds qualifications in Marketing and Management from the prestigious Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM) in Sydney, Australia. He is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). Peter was inspired to support Living My Way when he witnessed the benefits of Self Managed Home Care Program in the later stages of his mother’s battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Sarah Lukies
Director
Sarah is an experienced senior legal counsel with broad corporate, company secretary (ASX), commercial and specialist insurance expertise. Sarah is currently Senior Legal & Governance Counsel at Xero Limited and a Non-Executive Director of West Gippsland Healthcare Group. Sarah was previously a Non-Executive Director and Chair of Kalparrin Incredible Kids. Sarah is a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia, a graduate of the AICD Company Directors Course and holds a Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Business, and a Master of Business Administration.
Suzanne Colbert AM
Director
Suzanne, a disability advocate for 33 years, draws her commitment to inclusion from personal experience with her late husband, John Little, a wheelchair user. She commenced her consultancy business in 2021 after stepping down as the founding CEO of the Australian Network on Disability and assists private, public, and not-for-profit businesses to be inclusive of customers and employees with disability. Suzanne has contributed to many Federal and State Governments advisory committees. Suzanne was awarded an AM for her work on inclusion of people with disability in business. In 2013, she was inducted into Disability Employment Australia’s Hall of Fame and was included in the AFR/Westpac 100 Women of Influence.
Richard Moore
Director
Richard is an experienced Chair, Non-Executive Director, and Senior Executive specialising in leadership and strategy, advocacy, stakeholder relationships, capacity building, and organisational growth and development. He has a significant portfolio of governance experience that was developed alongside a successful career in executive management in Australia and overseas. Richard has strong experience on audit & risk, finance, and quality & safety committees. During his 12 years at the helm of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Queensland & Pacific Division, he advised in governance and strategy across numerous industry sectors. He has worked in private, not for profit and public sector organisations, and his experience spans various industry sectors.
Frank Burke
Director
Frank has over 20 years of experience in finance and accounting, specialising in operational and commercial support in fast-growth environments. During his time in finance leadership positions, Frank has worked extensively with medium to large sized businesses from various industries, including fashion retail, telecoms, hospitality and medical devices. Frank has led key finance initiatives to support organisations’ strategic goals, working closely with the management team, providing insight and analysis for informed decision-making, ensuring effective financial control and risk management within dynamic organisational environments.
