Respect for all
About the ICLA Community
WHO WE ARE
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 flexibility 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 each person’s strengths, values and goals, whatever they may be. Our model of support puts each person 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 Purpose
To create thriving communities, connected individuals, meaningful change every day.
Our Values
We champion collaboration and celebrate our differences. We listen to learn, take action, and improve. We are brave and curious.
Our Approach
- Understand Needs
Understand individual challenges and goals - Tailor Support
Develop personalised care plans - Empower Growth
Foster independence and skill development - Celebrate Progress
Recognise and build on achievements
Our What
- Mental Health
Supporting emotional wellbeing and recovery - Disability Support
Empowering individuals to build capacity and live independently - Housing Solutions
Providing access to safe and affordable homes - Aged Care
Maintaining independence and dignity
Our Mission
We leverage our expertise and lived experience to partner with vulnerable people, especially those with complex mental health needs, offering a holistic range of services.
Thriving people, exceptional care
Cultivating a joyful, thriving culture where our people grow and deliver their best.
Independence, choice, and connection
Delivering personalised care that empowers people we support and their families, building lasting relationships between ICLA and the community.
Technology with a human touch
Enhancing ICLA’s ability to provide services through proactive use of data and technology to respond to opportunities and emerging needs for people we support.
Expanded reach, amplifying our impact
Driving sustainable growth while serving new communities and building a stronger ICLA.
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.
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
Mark Spurr
- Chair
Nick Coles
- Director
Gaybrielle Robinson
- Director
Jorida Zeneli
- Director
Rebecca Thompson
- Director
Nigel Harvey
- Director
John Della Bosca
- Director
Our executive team
William (Bill) Campos
- Chief Executive Officer
Soon Chua
- Head of Finance
Zoe Blome
- Head of People and Culture
Ranita Johnson
- Head of Services and Engagement
Leah Croft
- Quality & Compliance Manager
Nathan Sumeet
- Head of Assets and Commissioning
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.