Respect for all
About the ICLA
community
Independent Community Living Australia (ICLA) is a not-for-profit organisation that has been operating since 1987.
We have a depth of understanding and experience working with people who have complex mental health needs and psychosocial disability. We strive to promote people’s independence, active participation and inclusion in the community to live a valued life.
With over 30 years’ experience in mental health and disability support ICLA, understands the importance of flexible support which gives the individual real choice and control.
We provide a range of services that can be tailored to meet an individual’s goals. Our services are person-centred, ensuring people receive support as individual as they are. We work with the individual’s strengths, values and goals, whatever they may be. Our model of support puts them at the centre of the service they receive.
As a registered community housing provider we offer a range of supported accommodation options from high supports needs through to drop-in supports.
As a registered NDIS provider we offer a full range of support services including: support coordination, assistance with daily living activities, social and recreational support and independence and skills building opportunities. As a specialist mental health provider we work with the individual to achieve their recovery goals.
Anything is possible with ICLA. We assist people to reach their full potential, and to build happy, independent and fulfilling lives.
Today, ICLA is a not for profit Australian company which employs over
130 people
Our Vision
The people we support, our staff and the organisation, all thrive.
Our Purpose
and role is to promote people’s independence, active participation and inclusion in the community to live a valued life.
Our Mission
Deliver personalised support enabling individual choice to imporve people’s lives.
Our Values
Respect for all. Integrity in all we do. Results for those we serve. Accountable in all we do.
Our values
Our values underpin all our work, and our way of operating.
Results for those we serve
Our practice is person centred and recovery oriented. We listen to those we support and together we strive to achieve their vision. Their success is our success and we believe that we can make a real and valuable difference in the lives of those we support.
Respect for all
We are respectful and caring in all we do. We admire the achievements of the people we support and never lose sight of their big picture. We value and welcome diversity.
Integrity in what we do
We believe that integrity, truth, reliability, honesty and ethical conduct must guide everything that we do. Having integrity means doing the right thing in a reliable way.
Accountable for all we do
We believe that integrity, truth, reliability, honesty and ethical conduct must guide everything that we do. Having integrity means doing the right thing in a reliable way.
Our Staff
We recognise that diversity in our workforce contributes to ICLA’s success and benefits our employees, and people we support.
We support an inclusive working environment, providing equality and fairness in all ICLA functions, from employment to the provision of services. We are a proud member of ACON’s Welcome Here Project.
We are committed to developing and growing our people whilst creating a workplace that supports and encourages our staff to participate in a range of professional development, learning and wellbeing initiatives.
Gilbert
Peer Support Worker, eFriend Program
The team at ICLA is one of the most supportive and encouraging workplaces I’ve ever experienced. I feel that I’m really able to make a difference in people’s lives and that I’m supported by the culture at ICLA to do that. It means a lot to be able to come to work and feel that my contribution is meaningful.
Kaoru
Disability Support Worker
I have been working with ICLA for over 4 years and love working here because I am surrounded by amazing colleagues who always inspire me and support me. I also love the people that I support as they are unique, full of talent and potential. Working with ICLA helps broaden my perspective of life and I always learn a lot from the people I am surrounded by.
Our board of directors
Nigel Harvey
For the past decade, Nigel Harvey has been a Director of Independent Community Living Australia (ICLA) and has Chaired the ICLA Board for the last 4 years. Nigel has extensive experience in the financial world, with over two decades worth of work in the financial commodity markets and corporate finance. Nigel has specialised in the Asia Pacific region including China for energy price hedging and has over 10 years’ experience in business journalism based in London and the Middle East. Nigel has a passion for leading in the non-for-profit sector, having been Director of a surf club and other non-for-profits.
Nigel Harvey
For the past decade, Nigel Harvey has been a Director of Independent Community Living Australia (ICLA) and has Chaired the ICLA Board for the last 4 years. Nigel has extensive experience in the financial world, with over two decades worth of work in the financial commodity markets and corporate finance. Nigel has specialised in the Asia Pacific region including China for energy price hedging and has over 10 years’ experience in business journalism based in London and the Middle East. Nigel has a passion for leading in the non-for-profit sector, having been Director of a surf club and other non-for-profits.
Rebecca Thompson
Rebecca’s career has focused on financial markets with senior roles at investment banks J.P. Morgan, Citigroup and Credit Suisse, and more recently in the capital advisory business at KPMG. Currently a director and co-founder of MarketMeter, an interactive market insights company, Rebecca’s goal is to promote corporate best practice and facilitate responsible investment practices. Outside the corporate arena, Rebecca uses her financial and analytical skills toward supporting the non-for-profit sector and in particular, the area of mental health. With personal experience of the toll mental illness takes on families and friends, Rebecca is passionate about making a difference in the lives of those affected.
Rebecca Thompson
Rebecca’s career has focused on financial markets with senior roles at investment banks J.P. Morgan, Citigroup and Credit Suisse, and more recently in the capital advisory business at KPMG. Currently a director and co-founder of MarketMeter, an interactive market insights company, Rebecca’s goal is to promote corporate best practice and facilitate responsible investment practices. Outside the corporate arena, Rebecca uses her financial and analytical skills toward supporting the non-for-profit sector and in particular, the area of mental health. With personal experience of the toll mental illness takes on families and friends, Rebecca is passionate about making a difference in the lives of those affected.
Nick Coles
Nick Coles started his working life in executive recruitment in the financial markets. Since then, he has spent the majority of his working life in financial markets research, initially conducting competitor analyses of the investment banking industry. Nick’s research now has a particular focus on investor sentiment of the S&P/ASX200. Nick developed a proprietary, fully integrated, technology platform to run annual research projects and provide clients with sophisticated, actionable insights and analytics.
Nick Coles
Nick Coles started his working life in executive recruitment in the financial markets. Since then, he has spent the majority of his working life in financial markets research, initially conducting competitor analyses of the investment banking industry. Nick’s research now has a particular focus on investor sentiment of the S&P/ASX200. Nick developed a proprietary, fully integrated, technology platform to run annual research projects and provide clients with sophisticated, actionable insights and analytics.
Mark Spurr
Mark has senior leadership experience with commercial and Not-for-Profit organisations including Goodman Fielder, Meat and Livestock Australia, The Smith Family and Disability Services Australia. He is currently involved in leadership development as a Hub Chair with Non Profit Australia (NPA). Board experience includes roles as Director, Managing Director and Company Secretary in Commercial, Not-for-Profit and International Business Councils. He is a Bachelor of Business Studies, Fellow Australian Institute of Company Directors, and a Certified Practicing Accountant.
Mark Spurr
Mark has senior leadership experience with commercial and Not-for-Profit organisations including Goodman Fielder, Meat and Livestock Australia, The Smith Family and Disability Services Australia. He is currently involved in leadership development as a Hub Chair with Non Profit Australia (NPA). Board experience includes roles as Director, Managing Director and Company Secretary in Commercial, Not-for-Profit and International Business Councils. He is a Bachelor of Business Studies, Fellow Australian Institute of Company Directors, and a Certified Practicing Accountant.
Gaybrielle Robinson
Gabbi has almost 20 years’ experience working for organisations with a social purpose. With quality management experience across mental health and addictions, disability, aged care and international quality, risk, health and clinical standards she brings a strong knowledge of regulatory compliance. Gabbi has a keen interest in understanding the experience of people and ensuring compliance has a person-centred approach and provides in-depth understanding of the intricacies of managing compliance within an evolving client care environment.
Gaybrielle Robinson
Gabbi has almost 20 years’ experience working for organisations with a social purpose. With quality management experience across mental health and addictions, disability, aged care and international quality, risk, health and clinical standards she brings a strong knowledge of regulatory compliance. Gabbi has a keen interest in understanding the experience of people and ensuring compliance has a person-centred approach and provides in-depth understanding of the intricacies of managing compliance within an evolving client care environment.
John Della Bosca
Throughout his professional career and personal life, John has maintained a strong interest in policy development particularly disability and Drug and alcohol policy. He has demonstrated this through his leadership of large progressive organisations such as the General Secretary of the ALP, as a social reformer while in a leadership role in the NSW Government. Later as an advocate for the disadvantaged and marginalized he has had successes in changing government positions, the most outstanding examples being the establishment of Sydney’s Medically Supervised Injecting Center and his role as Every Australian Counts Campaign Director. During his career John has served on a large number on NGO, government, private and cultural boards. John is currently a professional consultant in the disability and Mental health areas and had a stint as Research Director at the Whitlam Institute within Western Sydney University until October 2020.
John Della Bosca
Throughout his professional career and personal life, John has maintained a strong interest in policy development particularly disability and Drug and alcohol policy. He has demonstrated this through his leadership of large progressive organisations such as the General Secretary of the ALP, as a social reformer while in a leadership role in the NSW Government. Later as an advocate for the disadvantaged and marginalized he has had successes in changing government positions, the most outstanding examples being the establishment of Sydney’s Medically Supervised Injecting Center and his role as Every Australian Counts Campaign Director. During his career John has served on a large number on NGO, government, private and cultural boards. John is currently a professional consultant in the disability and Mental health areas and had a stint as Research Director at the Whitlam Institute within Western Sydney University until October 2020.
Jorida Zeneli
Jori’s mission is to contribute to one of society’s greatest challenges – equitable and accessible health care services for everyone through innovative models of care, effective allocation of resources, and technology. With a background in international health economics, public policy and business administration, Jorida has worked in the US, Europe and Australia across Federal and State Government agencies, private and non-for-profit sectors. Jorida specialises on health and social services, investment management, health promotion, disease prevention and social determinants of health and is passionate about mental health and wellbeing.
Jorida Zeneli
Jori’s mission is to contribute to one of society’s greatest challenges – equitable and accessible health care services for everyone through innovative models of care, effective allocation of resources, and technology. With a background in international health economics, public policy and business administration, Jorida has worked in the US, Europe and Australia across Federal and State Government agencies, private and non-for-profit sectors. Jorida specialises on health and social services, investment management, health promotion, disease prevention and social determinants of health and is passionate about mental health and wellbeing.
Our executive team
William (Bill) Campos
Chief Executive Officer
Bill is an experienced leader dedicated to developing proactive and innovative approaches to supporting mental health and wellbeing of individuals, families (and carers) as well as communities in need.
Bill is an experienced health executive and registered clinical psychologist, with expertise in areas of mental health, disability and community care. Previously a Mental Health consultant for NSW health and CEO for community managed origination, he is driven to make a difference by providing quality outcomes and effective service delivery. Bill has significant experience in managing large workforces, policy development, workplace dynamics, procurement and commissioning, as well as academic research, particularly in the areas of mental health, online health care, population health and coordination of care.
William (Bill) Campos
Chief Executive Officer
Bill is an experienced leader dedicated to developing proactive and innovative approaches to supporting mental health and wellbeing of individuals, families (and carers) as well as communities in need.
Bill is an experienced health executive and registered clinical psychologist, with expertise in areas of mental health, disability and community care. Previously a Mental Health consultant for NSW health and CEO for community managed origination, he is driven to make a difference by providing quality outcomes and effective service delivery. Bill has significant experience in managing large workforces, policy development, workplace dynamics, procurement and commissioning, as well as academic research, particularly in the areas of mental health, online health care, population health and coordination of care.
Leah Croft
Senior Manager - Residential Services
Leah is a passionate and experienced leader in the disability field. Starting her career 15 years ago as a disability support worker, she has a passion for providing safe, effective, and inclusive supports to people.
Throughout her career, Leah has worked in operational leadership, person centred practice, change management, service design and implementation and has extensive experience in NDIS navigation.
With a degree in Community Welfare and studies in frontline management, Leah takes pride in working collaboratively and inclusively with others to ensure positive outcomes for all.
William (Bill) Campos
Chief Executive Officer
Bill is an experienced leader dedicated to developing proactive and innovative approaches to supporting mental health and wellbeing of individuals, families (and carers) as well as communities in need.
Bill is an experienced health executive and registered clinical psychologist, with expertise in areas of mental health, disability and community care. Previously a Mental Health consultant for NSW health and CEO for community managed origination, he is driven to make a difference by providing quality outcomes and effective service delivery. Bill has significant experience in managing large workforces, policy development, workplace dynamics, procurement and commissioning, as well as academic research, particularly in the areas of mental health, online health care, population health and coordination of care.
Nina Von Stebut
Head of people and culture
Nina started her career as a sociologist, where she acquired a PhD. After 10 years in academia, she moved to the corporate sector where she gained extensive HR experience in Europe, Hong Kong, and Australia.
Since 2018, she works in the not-for-profit sector, supporting organisations and people to grow, to unlock their potential and to discover new ways of learning, thinking, and creating. She has contributed to organisational success on a strategic as well as an operational level through sound analytics and real-time problem-solving in times of change and in different countries and cultural contexts.
Nina Von Stebut
Head of people and culture
Nina started her career as a sociologist, where she acquired a PhD. After 10 years in academia, she moved to the corporate sector where she gained extensive HR experience in Europe, Hong Kong, and Australia.
Since 2018, she works in the not-for-profit sector, supporting organisations and people to grow, to unlock their potential and to discover new ways of learning, thinking, and creating. She has contributed to organisational success on a strategic as well as an operational level through sound analytics and real-time problem-solving in times of change and in different countries and cultural contexts.
Ranita Chatterjee
Quality Compliance & Systems Manager
Beginning her career as a Software Engineer, Ranita transitioned into the broader business world after completing her business degree. She brings over eight years of Quality and Compliance experience in non-profits to the table. Her expertise covers Quality and practice, Operations, and Project Management, notably marked by her leadership in compliance, NDIS audit processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
With an unwavering commitment to quality and excellence, Ranita stands out for her proficiency in governance principles and her ability to implement rigorous quality systems. Her technical acumen, enriched by her experiences in various sectors, positions her uniquely to bridge technology with business oversight and compliance, ensuring that the highest standards of organisational governance are upheld.
Ranita Chatterjee
Quality Compliance & Systems Manager
Beginning her career as a Software Engineer, Ranita transitioned into the broader business world after completing her business degree. She brings over eight years of Quality and Compliance experience in non-profits to the table. Her expertise covers Quality and practice, Operations, and Project Management, notably marked by her leadership in compliance, NDIS audit processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
With an unwavering commitment to quality and excellence, Ranita stands out for her proficiency in governance principles and her ability to implement rigorous quality systems. Her technical acumen, enriched by her experiences in various sectors, positions her uniquely to bridge technology with business oversight and compliance, ensuring that the highest standards of organisational governance are upheld.
Zoe Blome
Senior Manager - Community Services
Zoe is a for-purpose leadership professional with 11 years of management experience across a wide range of programs and projects in the complex mental health space.
With a graduate diploma in Psychology, Zoe is driven by a love of developing lived experience workforce and future leaders. She holds a strong sense of social justice, she is passionate advocate for mental health reform and a champion of diversity and inclusion. Since joining ICLA in 2021, Zoe has lead, refined and grown our Community Services programs, Including overseeing eFriend service, PARC and previous Suicide Prevention and Recovery Centre “SPARC”, with a focus on sustainable, person-centered, trauma-informed and peer-integrated service delivery.
Zoe Blome
Senior Manager - Community Services
Zoe is a for-purpose leadership professional with 11 years of management experience across a wide range of programs and projects in the complex mental health space.
With a graduate diploma in Psychology, Zoe is driven by a love of developing lived experience workforce and future leaders. She holds a strong sense of social justice, she is passionate advocate for mental health reform and a champion of diversity and inclusion. Since joining ICLA in 2021, Zoe has lead, refined and grown our Community Services programs, Including overseeing eFriend service, PARC and previous Suicide Prevention and Recovery Centre “SPARC”, with a focus on sustainable, person-centered, trauma-informed and peer-integrated service delivery.
Robert Mattingly
Head of Finance
A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales, Rob has worked in senior finance roles in both Australia and UK for almost 30 years. He has hands-on experience in a wide range of industries including media, advertising and PR, IT consultancy and software development, and not-for-profit.
Rob has been involved in all aspects of the organisation, both from a financial and operational perspective. Together with his team of Finance and Property professionals, he helps manage ICLA’s 32 properties, including lease negotiations; liaising with landlords, insurers and suppliers; and resolving financial issues.
Robert Mattingly
Head of Finance
A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales, Rob has worked in senior finance roles in both Australia and UK for almost 30 years. He has hands-on experience in a wide range of industries including media, advertising and PR, IT consultancy and software development, and not-for-profit.
Rob has been involved in all aspects of the organisation, both from a financial and operational perspective. Together with his team of Finance and Property professionals, he helps manage ICLA’s 32 properties, including lease negotiations; liaising with landlords, insurers and suppliers; and resolving financial issues.
Our history
ICLA was first established in 1984 to aid a group of boarding house residents in Bondi who were facing eviction.
“Rotorua” was a privately-operated boarding house for more than ten years, providing secure, supported accommodation for up to 29 people with psychosocial disabilities. When the property was put up for sale, the residents again faced the insecure tenancy and lack of support often experienced by people living with complex mental illnesses.
A group of local community health workers, students and family members formed the Independent Community Living Association, and were able to negotiate with the NSW Department of Housing to secure appropriate alternative accommodation.
The original mission of ICLA was to promote acceptance, interaction and participation in the wider community with the aim of supporting people with psychosocial disabilities to live in shared accommodation, and avoid homelessness, institutionalisation, hospitalisation or living in sub-standard homes.
Today, Independent Community Living Australia (ICLA) is a not for profit Australian company limited by guarantee, which employs over 130 people and delivers mental health and psychosocial disability services and supports across NSW and delivers virtual peer support Australia wide.
Respect for all
About the ICLA
community
Independent Community Living Australia (ICLA) is a not-for-profit organisation that has been operating since 1987.
We have a depth of understanding and experience working with people who have complex mental health needs and psychosocial disability. We strive to promote people’s independence, active participation and inclusion in the community to live a valued life.
With over 30 years’ experience in mental health and disability support ICLA, understands the importance of flexible support which gives the individual real choice and control.
We provide a range of services that can be tailored to meet an individual’s goals. Our services are person-centred, ensuring people receive support as individual as they are. We work with the individual’s strengths, values and goals, whatever they may be. Our model of support puts them at the centre of the service they receive.
As a registered community housing provider we offer a range of supported accommodation options from high supports needs through to drop-in supports.
As a registered NDIS provider we offer a full range of support services including: support coordination, assistance with daily living activities, social and recreational support and independence and skills building opportunities. As a specialist mental health provider we work with the individual to achieve their recovery goals.
Anything is possible with ICLA. We assist people to reach their full potential, and to build happy, independent and fulfilling lives.
Today, ICLA is a not for profit Australian company which employs over
130 people
Our vision
The people we support, our staff and the organisation, all thrive.
Our Values
and role is to promote people’s independence, active participation and inclusion in the community to live a valued life.
Our mission
Deliver personalised support enabling individual choice to imporve people’s lives.
Our Values
Respect for all. Integrity in all we do. Results for those we serve. Accountable in all we do.
Our values
Our values underpin all our work, and our way of operating.
Results for those we serve
Our practice is person centred and recovery oriented. We listen to those we support and together we strive to achieve their vision. Their success is our success and we believe that we can make a real and valuable difference in the lives of those we support.
Respect for all
We are respectful and caring in all we do. We admire the achievements of the people we support and never lose sight of their big picture. We value and welcome diversity.
Integrity in what we do
We believe that integrity, truth, reliability, honesty and ethical conduct must guide everything that we do. Having integrity means doing the right thing in a reliable way.
Accountable for all we do
We believe that integrity, truth, reliability, honesty and ethical conduct must guide everything that we do. Having integrity means doing the right thing in a reliable way.
Our Staff
We recognise that diversity in our workforce contributes to ICLA’s success and benefits our employees, and people we support.
We support an inclusive working environment, providing equality and fairness in all ICLA functions, from employment to the provision of services. We are a proud member of ACON’s Welcome Here Project.
We are committed to developing and growing our people whilst creating a workplace that supports and encourages our staff to participate in a range of professional development, learning and wellbeing initiatives.
Gilbert
Peer Support Worker, eFriend Program
The team at ICLA is one of the most supportive and encouraging workplaces I’ve ever experienced. I feel that I’m really able to make a difference in people’s lives and that I’m supported by the culture at ICLA to do that. It means a lot to be able to come to work and feel that my contribution is meaningful.
Kaoru
Disability Support Worker
I have been working with ICLA for over 4 years and love working here because I am surrounded by amazing colleagues who always inspire me and support me. I also love the people that I support as they are unique, full of talent and potential. Working with ICLA helps broaden my perspective of life and I always learn a lot from the people I am surrounded by.
Our board of directors
Nigel Harvey
For the past decade, Nigel Harvey has been a Director of Independent Community Living Australia (ICLA) and has Chaired the ICLA Board for the last 4 years. Nigel has extensive experience in the financial world, with over two decades worth of work in the financial commodity markets and corporate finance. Nigel has specialised in the Asia Pacific region including China for energy price hedging and has over 10 years’ experience in business journalism based in London and the Middle East. Nigel has a passion for leading in the non-for-profit sector, having been Director of a surf club and other non-for-profits.
Nigel Harvey
For the past decade, Nigel Harvey has been a Director of Independent Community Living Australia (ICLA) and has Chaired the ICLA Board for the last 4 years. Nigel has extensive experience in the financial world, with over two decades worth of work in the financial commodity markets and corporate finance. Nigel has specialised in the Asia Pacific region including China for energy price hedging and has over 10 years’ experience in business journalism based in London and the Middle East. Nigel has a passion for leading in the non-for-profit sector, having been Director of a surf club and other non-for-profits.
Rebecca Thompson
Rebecca’s career has focused on financial markets with senior roles at investment banks J.P. Morgan, Citigroup and Credit Suisse, and more recently in the capital advisory business at KPMG. Currently a director and co-founder of MarketMeter, an interactive market insights company, Rebecca’s goal is to promote corporate best practice and facilitate responsible investment practices. Outside the corporate arena, Rebecca uses her financial and analytical skills toward supporting the non-for-profit sector and in particular, the area of mental health. With personal experience of the toll mental illness takes on families and friends, Rebecca is passionate about making a difference in the lives of those affected.
Rebecca Thompson
Rebecca’s career has focused on financial markets with senior roles at investment banks J.P. Morgan, Citigroup and Credit Suisse, and more recently in the capital advisory business at KPMG. Currently a director and co-founder of MarketMeter, an interactive market insights company, Rebecca’s goal is to promote corporate best practice and facilitate responsible investment practices. Outside the corporate arena, Rebecca uses her financial and analytical skills toward supporting the non-for-profit sector and in particular, the area of mental health. With personal experience of the toll mental illness takes on families and friends, Rebecca is passionate about making a difference in the lives of those affected.
Nick Coles
Nick Coles started his working life in executive recruitment in the financial markets. Since then, he has spent the majority of his working life in financial markets research, initially conducting competitor analyses of the investment banking industry. Nick’s research now has a particular focus on investor sentiment of the S&P/ASX200. Nick developed a proprietary, fully integrated, technology platform to run annual research projects and provide clients with sophisticated, actionable insights and analytics.
Nick Coles
Nick Coles started his working life in executive recruitment in the financial markets. Since then, he has spent the majority of his working life in financial markets research, initially conducting competitor analyses of the investment banking industry. Nick’s research now has a particular focus on investor sentiment of the S&P/ASX200. Nick developed a proprietary, fully integrated, technology platform to run annual research projects and provide clients with sophisticated, actionable insights and analytics.
Mark Spurr
Mark has senior leadership experience with commercial and Not-for-Profit organisations including Goodman Fielder, Meat and Livestock Australia, The Smith Family and Disability Services Australia. He is currently involved in leadership development as a Hub Chair with Non Profit Australia (NPA). Board experience includes roles as Director, Managing Director and Company Secretary in Commercial, Not-for-Profit and International Business Councils. He is a Bachelor of Business Studies, Fellow Australian Institute of Company Directors, and a Certified Practicing Accountant.
Mark Spurr
Mark has senior leadership experience with commercial and Not-for-Profit organisations including Goodman Fielder, Meat and Livestock Australia, The Smith Family and Disability Services Australia. He is currently involved in leadership development as a Hub Chair with Non Profit Australia (NPA). Board experience includes roles as Director, Managing Director and Company Secretary in Commercial, Not-for-Profit and International Business Councils. He is a Bachelor of Business Studies, Fellow Australian Institute of Company Directors, and a Certified Practicing Accountant.
Gaybrielle Robinson
Gabbi has almost 20 years’ experience working for organisations with a social purpose. With quality management experience across mental health and addictions, disability, aged care and international quality, risk, health and clinical standards she brings a strong knowledge of regulatory compliance. Gabbi has a keen interest in understanding the experience of people and ensuring compliance has a person-centred approach and provides in-depth understanding of the intricacies of managing compliance within an evolving client care environment.
Gaybrielle Robinson
Gabbi has almost 20 years’ experience working for organisations with a social purpose. With quality management experience across mental health and addictions, disability, aged care and international quality, risk, health and clinical standards she brings a strong knowledge of regulatory compliance. Gabbi has a keen interest in understanding the experience of people and ensuring compliance has a person-centred approach and provides in-depth understanding of the intricacies of managing compliance within an evolving client care environment.
John Della Bosca
Throughout his professional career and personal life, John has maintained a strong interest in policy development particularly disability and Drug and alcohol policy. He has demonstrated this through his leadership of large progressive organisations such as the General Secretary of the ALP, as a social reformer while in a leadership role in the NSW Government. Later as an advocate for the disadvantaged and marginalized he has had successes in changing government positions, the most outstanding examples being the establishment of Sydney’s Medically Supervised Injecting Center and his role as Every Australian Counts Campaign Director. During his career John has served on a large number on NGO, government, private and cultural boards. John is currently a professional consultant in the disability and Mental health areas and had a stint as Research Director at the Whitlam Institute within Western Sydney University until October 2020.
John Della Bosca
Throughout his professional career and personal life, John has maintained a strong interest in policy development particularly disability and Drug and alcohol policy. He has demonstrated this through his leadership of large progressive organisations such as the General Secretary of the ALP, as a social reformer while in a leadership role in the NSW Government. Later as an advocate for the disadvantaged and marginalized he has had successes in changing government positions, the most outstanding examples being the establishment of Sydney’s Medically Supervised Injecting Center and his role as Every Australian Counts Campaign Director. During his career John has served on a large number on NGO, government, private and cultural boards. John is currently a professional consultant in the disability and Mental health areas and had a stint as Research Director at the Whitlam Institute within Western Sydney University until October 2020.
Jorida Zeneli
Jori’s mission is to contribute to one of society’s greatest challenges – equitable and accessible health care services for everyone through innovative models of care, effective allocation of resources, and technology. With a background in international health economics, public policy and business administration, Jorida has worked in the US, Europe and Australia across Federal and State Government agencies, private and non-for-profit sectors. Jorida specialises on health and social services, investment management, health promotion, disease prevention and social determinants of health and is passionate about mental health and wellbeing.
Jorida Zeneli
Jori’s mission is to contribute to one of society’s greatest challenges – equitable and accessible health care services for everyone through innovative models of care, effective allocation of resources, and technology. With a background in international health economics, public policy and business administration, Jorida has worked in the US, Europe and Australia across Federal and State Government agencies, private and non-for-profit sectors. Jorida specialises on health and social services, investment management, health promotion, disease prevention and social determinants of health and is passionate about mental health and wellbeing.
Our executive team
William (Bill) Campos
Chief Executive Officer
Bill is an experienced leader dedicated to developing proactive and innovative approaches to supporting mental health and wellbeing of individuals, families (and carers) as well as communities in need.
Bill is an experienced health executive and registered clinical psychologist, with expertise in areas of mental health, disability and community care. Previously a Mental Health consultant for NSW health and CEO for community managed origination, he is driven to make a difference by providing quality outcomes and effective service delivery. Bill has significant experience in managing large workforces, policy development, workplace dynamics, procurement and commissioning, as well as academic research, particularly in the areas of mental health, online health care, population health and coordination of care.
William (Bill) Campos
Chief Executive Officer
Bill is an experienced leader dedicated to developing proactive and innovative approaches to supporting mental health and wellbeing of individuals, families (and carers) as well as communities in need.
Bill is an experienced health executive and registered clinical psychologist, with expertise in areas of mental health, disability and community care. Previously a Mental Health consultant for NSW health and CEO for community managed origination, he is driven to make a difference by providing quality outcomes and effective service delivery. Bill has significant experience in managing large workforces, policy development, workplace dynamics, procurement and commissioning, as well as academic research, particularly in the areas of mental health, online health care, population health and coordination of care.
Leah Croft
Senior Manager - Residential Services
Leah is a passionate and experienced leader in the disability field. Starting her career 15 years ago as a disability support worker, she has a passion for providing safe, effective, and inclusive supports to people.
Throughout her career, Leah has worked in operational leadership, person centred practice, change management, service design and implementation and has extensive experience in NDIS navigation.
With a degree in Community Welfare and studies in frontline management, Leah takes pride in working collaboratively and inclusively with others to ensure positive outcomes for all.
William (Bill) Campos
Chief Executive Officer
Bill is an experienced leader dedicated to developing proactive and innovative approaches to supporting mental health and wellbeing of individuals, families (and carers) as well as communities in need.
Bill is an experienced health executive and registered clinical psychologist, with expertise in areas of mental health, disability and community care. Previously a Mental Health consultant for NSW health and CEO for community managed origination, he is driven to make a difference by providing quality outcomes and effective service delivery. Bill has significant experience in managing large workforces, policy development, workplace dynamics, procurement and commissioning, as well as academic research, particularly in the areas of mental health, online health care, population health and coordination of care.
Nina Von Stebut
Head of people and culture
Nina started her career as a sociologist, where she acquired a PhD. After 10 years in academia, she moved to the corporate sector where she gained extensive HR experience in Europe, Hong Kong, and Australia.
Since 2018, she works in the not-for-profit sector, supporting organisations and people to grow, to unlock their potential and to discover new ways of learning, thinking, and creating. She has contributed to organisational success on a strategic as well as an operational level through sound analytics and real-time problem-solving in times of change and in different countries and cultural contexts.
Nina Von Stebut
Head of people and culture
Nina started her career as a sociologist, where she acquired a PhD. After 10 years in academia, she moved to the corporate sector where she gained extensive HR experience in Europe, Hong Kong, and Australia.
Since 2018, she works in the not-for-profit sector, supporting organisations and people to grow, to unlock their potential and to discover new ways of learning, thinking, and creating. She has contributed to organisational success on a strategic as well as an operational level through sound analytics and real-time problem-solving in times of change and in different countries and cultural contexts.
Ranita Chatterjee
Quality Compliance & Systems Manager
Beginning her career as a Software Engineer, Ranita transitioned into the broader business world after completing her business degree. She brings over eight years of Quality and Compliance experience in non-profits to the table. Her expertise covers Quality and practice, Operations, and Project Management, notably marked by her leadership in compliance, NDIS audit processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
With an unwavering commitment to quality and excellence, Ranita stands out for her proficiency in governance principles and her ability to implement rigorous quality systems. Her technical acumen, enriched by her experiences in various sectors, positions her uniquely to bridge technology with business oversight and compliance, ensuring that the highest standards of organisational governance are upheld.
Ranita Chatterjee
Quality Compliance & Systems Manager
Beginning her career as a Software Engineer, Ranita transitioned into the broader business world after completing her business degree. She brings over eight years of Quality and Compliance experience in non-profits to the table. Her expertise covers Quality and practice, Operations, and Project Management, notably marked by her leadership in compliance, NDIS audit processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
With an unwavering commitment to quality and excellence, Ranita stands out for her proficiency in governance principles and her ability to implement rigorous quality systems. Her technical acumen, enriched by her experiences in various sectors, positions her uniquely to bridge technology with business oversight and compliance, ensuring that the highest standards of organisational governance are upheld.
Zoe Blome
Senior Manager - Community Services
Zoe is a for-purpose leadership professional with 11 years of management experience across a wide range of programs and projects in the complex mental health space.
With a graduate diploma in Psychology, Zoe is driven by a love of developing lived experience workforce and future leaders. She holds a strong sense of social justice, she is passionate advocate for mental health reform and a champion of diversity and inclusion. Since joining ICLA in 2021, Zoe has lead, refined and grown our Community Services programs, Including overseeing eFriend service, PARC and previous Suicide Prevention and Recovery Centre “SPARC”, with a focus on sustainable, person-centered, trauma-informed and peer-integrated service delivery.
Zoe Blome
Senior Manager - Community Services
Zoe is a for-purpose leadership professional with 11 years of management experience across a wide range of programs and projects in the complex mental health space.
With a graduate diploma in Psychology, Zoe is driven by a love of developing lived experience workforce and future leaders. She holds a strong sense of social justice, she is passionate advocate for mental health reform and a champion of diversity and inclusion. Since joining ICLA in 2021, Zoe has lead, refined and grown our Community Services programs, Including overseeing eFriend service, PARC and previous Suicide Prevention and Recovery Centre “SPARC”, with a focus on sustainable, person-centered, trauma-informed and peer-integrated service delivery.
Robert Mattingly
Head of Finance
A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales, Rob has worked in senior finance roles in both Australia and UK for almost 30 years. He has hands-on experience in a wide range of industries including media, advertising and PR, IT consultancy and software development, and not-for-profit.
Rob has been involved in all aspects of the organisation, both from a financial and operational perspective. Together with his team of Finance and Property professionals, he helps manage ICLA’s 32 properties, including lease negotiations; liaising with landlords, insurers and suppliers; and resolving financial issues.
Robert Mattingly
Head of Finance
A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales, Rob has worked in senior finance roles in both Australia and UK for almost 30 years. He has hands-on experience in a wide range of industries including media, advertising and PR, IT consultancy and software development, and not-for-profit.
Rob has been involved in all aspects of the organisation, both from a financial and operational perspective. Together with his team of Finance and Property professionals, he helps manage ICLA’s 32 properties, including lease negotiations; liaising with landlords, insurers and suppliers; and resolving financial issues.
Our history
ICLA was first established in 1984 to aid a group of boarding house residents in Bondi who were facing eviction.
“Rotorua” was a privately-operated boarding house for more than ten years, providing secure, supported accommodation for up to 29 people with psychosocial disabilities. When the property was put up for sale, the residents again faced the insecure tenancy and lack of support often experienced by people living with complex mental illnesses.
A group of local community health workers, students and family members formed the Independent Community Living Association, and were able to negotiate with the NSW Department of Housing to secure appropriate alternative accommodation.
The original mission of ICLA was to promote acceptance, interaction and participation in the wider community with the aim of supporting people with psychosocial disabilities to live in shared accommodation, and avoid homelessness, institutionalisation, hospitalisation or living in sub-standard homes.
Today, Independent Community Living Australia (ICLA) is a not for profit Australian company limited by guarantee, which employs over 130 people and delivers mental health and psychosocial disability services and supports across NSW and delivers virtual peer support Australia wide.