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Ensuring the long-term sustainability of our social enterprise.

Governance

Help Enterprises Limited (“HELP”) is a social enterprise and a charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).

The Board of Directors are ultimately responsible for governance of the organisation and providing the Executive with strategic direction. The Board achieves this with the assistance of the following Board Committees:

  • Finance, Audit & Risk Committee
  • Strategy Committee
  • People, Performance & Culture Committee
  • Practice Quality & Governance Committee

Systems

All of our operations function under the umbrella of the AS/NZ ISO 9001:2016 standard and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard. These standards form the backbone of our Integrated Management System and includes the National Standards for Disability Services (NSDS), Human Services Quality Framework (HSQF), the ISO 45001:2018 and RFFR (Right Fit for Risk – NESM).

 

Financial Accountability

HELP’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements (AASB-RDRs) adopted by the Australian Accounting Board (AASB) and the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission Act 2012. HELP’s Constitution and audited financial statements are available on the ACNC website.

 

Reporting Transparency

HELP believes that accountability and transparency in all that we do, is fundamental to fulfilling our purpose. We undertake a range of methods for remaining accountable to stakeholders, including partners, supporters and their families.

 

Statement of Commitment to First Nations Australians

Help is committed to developing relationships of trust and respect with Indigenous communities across Australia. We acknowledge Traditional Owners, their heritage, customs, culture and connection to land and sea. Read the full statement of commitment here.

 

Privacy Policy 

HELP is committed to protecting the privacy of its customers and its employees and using the personal or health information it collects in a responsible and transparent manner. HELP’s Public Privacy Policy outlines the manner in which HELP will achieve this. If you have any questions, concerns or a complaint about how your personal information is being managed, please reach out to HELP’s Privacy Officer:

Help’s Privacy Officer
520 Curtin Avenue East Eagle Farm QLD 4009
Telephone: 07 3868 1765
Email: [email protected]

Our Board of Directors

Dr John Gilmour

Chair (Non-executive)

AM, PhD, B.Phty, GAICD // Director since December 2023 and Chair since January 2024. Member of Practice Quality & Governance Committee. Member of Finance, Audit & Risk Committee. Member of Strategy Committee. Member of People, Performance & Culture Committee.

Phillip Hourigan

Director (Non-executive)

Solicitor LLB, LLM, MAICD // Director since April 2008. Board Chairman (Feb 2016 to Jan 2018). Member of Finance, Audit & Risk Committee. Member of Strategy Committee and Chair since July 2021. Member of People, Performance & Culture Committee.

Jamie Harris

Director (Non-executive)

GradCertMgmt, BBus, CA, GAICD // Director since September 2017. Member of Finance, Audit & Risk Committee and Chair since February 2018.

Derek Thomson

Director (Non-executive)

BComm, MBA, MAICD // Director since July 2018. Member of Practice Quality & Governance Committee. Member of Strategy Committee and Chair since January 2024. Member of People, Performance & Culture Committee.

Poul Bottern

Director (Executive)

MBA Hons, GAICD // Group CEO of IntoWork Australia since 2012. Director of Help since April 2024.

Julie-Anne Busch

Director (Non-executive)

GAICD // Director since April 2024.

Dale Archer

Director (Non-executive)

Director since April 2024.

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