Chief Executive
She/her
One of Julie’s greatest teachers, personally and professionally, is her adult nephew who lives with Down Syndrome. Julie often says “everyone needs a Charlie to ground you in what is really important in life”.
Julie’s passion and success equation:
Footy team: WHOEVER IS WINNING
Fun fact: A day is not a good day if Julie hasn’t had her swim!
Executive Manager Participant Services and Quality
He/him
Glenn discovered the world of disability in the UK 30+ years ago.
Supporting people who live with disability to achieve a rewarding life of their choosing is Glenn’s passion.
Using data collected over many years, Glenn coaches staff in targeted and new ways of disability support.
Footy team: WHOEVER IS WINNING
Fun fact: Theatre and Musicals keep him smiling
Participant Services and Quality Manager
She/her
Lisa is deeply committed to values-based support services and the inclusion and choice of those most vulnerable.
Lisa’s expertise in working with youth, disability ,aging, mental health, counselling and community is seen every day, in leading HomePlace’s Scheduling team and approaches to continuous improvement in all systems and processes.
Footy team: CROWS
Fun fact: Mother to Indi, HomePlace’s assistant dog.
Human Resources Partner
She/her
Are they a HomePlace person?
Protecting the present and future of HomePlace and the people we support, through only recruiting people who share HomePlace values of:
is Megan’s mission
Footy team: CROWS
Fun fact: Horse whisperer
Senior Coordinator
She/her
Always smiling, always trying to make things better for participants and staff
Footy team: COLUMBIA SOCCER
Fun fact: Brings Columbia to our global team
Senior Coordinator
She/her
Lead supporter for the Belles, 4 ladies living with disability who run their own tiny business
Footy team: CROWS
Fun fact: Fern’s Mum makes the best Portuguese tarts
Senior Coordinator
He/him
Participants first, participants first, participants first
Footy team: PORT POWER
Fun fact: Never tear us apart!
Senior Coordinator
He/him
A sense of humour goes a long way to brighten the day
Footy team: NORWOOD
Fun fact: 007
Senior Coordinator
He/him
Leadership by example
Footy team: CROWS
Fun fact: The toughest chili palate on the planet
Board Director
She/her
Deputy Chair, Secretary
People, Culture, Gender equality, Safety
Board Director
He/him
Treasurer
Finance, Risk
Board Director
She/her
Marketing, Communications, Culture, Diversity, Accessibility
Board Director
She/her
Lived experience, Culture, Quality and safeguarding
Board Director
He/him
Strategy, business advisory, IT
Board Director
Sher/her
Strategy, business advisory
Board Director
He/him
Risk, IT
Board Director
She/her
Lived experience, Culture, Quality and safeguarding
Richard Bruggemann
HomePlace is proud to have Richard Bruggemann as Patron. We are honoured to have a patron with a strong and distinguished history of supporting the rights of people living with disability.
Patron
He/him
Professor Richard Bruggemann is one of South Australia’s most respected advocates for people with intellectual disability. With a career spanning decades, Richard has led major reforms in disability services, championing inclusion, rights, and person-centred support.
In 2021, Richard was recognised as Senior South Australian of the Year for his lifelong dedication to improving the lives of people with disability. We are honoured to have him as HomePlace’s Patron.
Being part of the HomePlace community means sharing a vision of enriching the lives of people living with disability, fostering their connection to their community. We’re extremely proud of our inclusive, multicultural workforce and values-driven culture.