About Us

Our story began over 150 years ago, with the pioneering spirit of five ladies who founded the Female and Infants Refuge in Ann Street, Brisbane. From those humble beginnings, our commitment to the most vulnerable in our community extends today to one in thirty Queenslanders.

Our commitment to care

Whether it is providing nursing care and domestic assistance in the home, physiotherapy to enable the return of mobility, accommodation for victims of domestic violence, working with foster carers in the care of vulnerable children, a safe caring environment for the elderly, skills training for young unemployed people or parental education and counselling, our long history of quality care is reflected through all that we do.

We will continue to connect with people at every stage of their life journey responding with compassion and humility, recognising the uniqueness of all individuals and advocating for the most vulnerable in our community.

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Our board

Archbishop Jeremy Greaves

Archbishop of Brisbane and Metropolitan of the Province of Queensland

Archbishop Jeremy Greaves was ordained a Deacon in 1997 and a Priest in 1998 and has held a number of appointments in South Australia and the Northern Territory including Dean of Christ Church Cathedral in Darwin and Administrator of the Diocese of the Northern Territory. Archbishop Jeremy moved to Queensland in 2013 to be Rector of Buderim Parish. He was appointed Bishop of the Northern Region in 2017 and elected and installed as Archbishop of Brisbane in 2023. He has was the Chair of the Anglican Schools Commission in SE QLD from 2017-2023. The Archbishop is passionate about finding ways for the Church to engage with the wider community, be a respectful participant in public discourse and continue to be a place where everyone is welcome. He is committed to the values embedded in the Anglican Church Southern Queensland vision for Flourishing Faith Communities of “Comprehensiveness, Faithfulness, Authenticity, Courage, Creativity and Imagination”. He is married to Josie and they have three adult children and a mischievous (but very beautiful) border collie puppy called Paddy.

Gary Brady

Chair

Company director since 1998, his board and committee experience includes appointments in aged and community care, professional services, manufacturing, and the tertiary education sector. Previous executive positions in ASX20 companies BHP and James Hardie. Director of the Centre for Enterprise Governance at Bond University, and has taught postgraduate subjects in strategy, risk and compliance. Bachelor of Economics from the University of Queensland, Master of Business in Marketing from the University of Technology Sydney and graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Sue Cooke

Executive Director

Bachelor of Nursing from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Graduate Diploma Continuing Education and Master of Education (Honours) at the University of New England (UNE) and Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ). Mrs Cooke is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and is a Registered Nurse.

Right Reverend Cameron Venables

Anglican Church Southern Queensland

Bishop for the Western Region in the Anglican Church of Southern Queensland. Extensive experience in parish ministry and chaplaincy; Christian education and community development; refugee settlement and advocacy; ecumenical partnerships and organizational governance. Chair of the Noms and Rems sub-committee.

Austin Whittaker

Master of Law in Enterprise Governance, Master of International Law, Master of Dispute Resolution, Graduate Diploma in Strategic Leadership, Bachelor of Arts (Social Welfare) and various qualifications in Project Management, Business, Security & Risk Management, Public Safety, Fraud Control and Investigations. Senior executive, board and advisory board experience in strategic planning, risk management, governance, project management and business development in public and private companies and not-for-profit sector.

Duncan Unwin

Masters of Information Systems from Griffith University. Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Graduate of the London Institute of Banking and Finance (UK). Management in the information technology sector, with extensive experience in managing technology innovation and managing IT and cyber risks.

Ken Thomson

Master of Arts and Masters of Engineering from Cambridge University. Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and Chartered Global Management Accountants. General Manager of Finance Business Partnering for national insurance company. Previous leadership roles in two international publicly listed companies and as Board Chair of pension scheme.

Kim Rayner

Senior healthcare manager, non-executive director, and clinical leader with over 25 years’ experience in the health, community, government, aged care, disability, education and not for profit sectors within Victoria and Queensland. Extensive experience in clinical and care governance; corporate governance; business development; service innovation; consumer & stakeholder engagement, performance management; project management; research, and evaluation. Kim has the following qualifications: RN; MSc; MNg (NPrac); GAICD; Grad Dip.Ng (Community); Grad Cert Ed & Training (Tertiary); Cert Ng (Sexual & Reproductive Health N.P); Dip.Soc.Sc(CommtyDev).

Melanie Mayne-Wilson

Communications Degree from Macquarie and a Graduate of the Company Directors Course, Melanie Mayne-Wilson is a senior leader with commercial acumen and over 25 years of general management experience across the corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors. Melanie’s deep experience in strategy, marketing, reputation management and philanthropy, is complemented by sound governance experience as a non-executive director and Board Chair. Melanie is a Fellow of the Governance Institute, a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Member of the Fundraising Institute of Australia.

Nicole Bunning

Master of Business Administration from QUT, Graduate Diploma of Psychology from Griffith University, Bachelor of Behavioural Science from Griffith University, Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Executive leader of people and culture and organisational development with over 20 years’ experience spanning the public, private and community sectors.

Professor Karen Healy

Professor of Social Work with 30 years of experience. Member of Order of Australia (AM) for her for her contribution to social work in the fields of child protection, higher education and research. National President of the Australian Association of Social Workers and a member of the AsiaPacific Executive of the International Federation of Social Workers.

Phyllis Marsh

Proud First Nations woman of Mandubara people from the MaMu Nation in North Queensland. Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Education, Diploma in Leadership and Management and Diploma of Project Management. With over 20 years’ experience as an Education, Management and Governance professional. Phyllis’s connection to her culture provides a diverse perspective in managing and leading effectively in corporate and non-for-profit sectors, with a focus on creating culturally safe spaces.

Annual Reports

Anglicare is committed to the transparent communication of reporting with the Annual Reports published here since 2014.

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Strategic Plan

This plan lays out the strategic intent of Anglicare Southern Queensland and the key enablers for the period 2023 to 2025.

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Our Policies and Frameworks

Our commitment to delivering care excellence is guided by evidence informed policy and relevant framework documents.

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Our vision

To create a more loving, just and inclusive society, reflecting the life and teachings of Christ and the coming Kingdom of God.

Our mission

As part of Anglican Church Southern Queensland we share the mission of the Church and walk alongside those in need.

Our values

We demonstrate our commitment to those in need through our key values of love, care, hope and humility.

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Experience and trust

We recognise each person in our care as an individual, with their own unique story and diverse needs, this, and our commitment to caring for those in need has seen Anglicare grow to be one of Queensland’s most trusted providers, with services covering home and residential aged care, mental health, youth support, homelessness, foster care and family.

Today we have over 3,000 dedicated and experienced staff, supported by more than 600 generous volunteers, who are there every day for Queenslanders.

Our vision for reconciliation

Anglicare Southern Queensland respects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and diversity and recognises the impact of past and present injustices. We seek to understand and reconcile these histories as part of our journey forward, together in unity. We are committed to being more culturally responsive and inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and we are committed to embedding cultural capabilities across all facets of our organisation.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

Anglicare is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture that values diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We value the cultural backgrounds, race, ethnicity, different abilities, age, gender identity, and sexual orientation of everyone in our community. We welcome the unique skills, knowledge, ideas, perspectives and qualities they contribute to Anglicare Southern Queensland.

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Our Advocacy

Anglicare’s advocacy supports our vision of a more loving, just and inclusive society. We work actively with others to enable the voices of the people we support through our service delivery to be heard loud and clear, and to meaningfully inform positive social change through research, campaigns, submissions to government and other strategies. Anglicare aims to contribute to a society where all people can live their lives in fullness and hope.

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Research at Anglicare

High-quality research and evaluation reflects our commitment to evidence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Anglicare partners with researchers to contribute to our understanding of ‘what works’ to best support our clients, carers, families and our communities. We also translate research evidence into policy, practice, and behaviour change through our programs and services and our advocacy and social justice work.

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