Executive & Senior Leadership Group
Gary Jackson
Managing Director & Company Secretary
JP, MAICD, IMLa, Advanced Crim. Law University of Sydney, VIC Police APSIS L2 for Managers, AFP Certificate IV Fraud Control & Investigations, GradCertBA, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute Membership ID 200442331.
Enjoying 30years as a C-Level Executive, Company Secretary, Director & Chairman. Gary has held offices of CEO & Chairman, an Executive Director of Health, Disability & Employment Services Group Advisory Boards, Chair of Clinical Governance Committees & Expert Industry Advisory Panels.
Gary has chaired Group Finance, Audit & Risk Committees and been a Management Committee Member & Treasurer of an International Charity. Gary has had 18 recent years in NFP NGO Human Services incl. Intl Development, Health, Disability, Medical Research, Mental Health, Allied Health, Child Protection, Child Safety, Education, Employment, Disability, Housing, Community & Professional Services.
Lisa Frost
Corporate Services Manager
Having first joined FSA in 2020, Lisa is values aligned, people and continuous improvement focused. Enjoying over 25years in community services, environment management, business management, sports administration, customer service, operations and voluntary positions.
Holdings qualifications in Early Childhood Education, Business and undertaking further CPD in Human Resources Management, Lisa is well positioned to continue to develop her management career with FSA.
Nathan Hardy
Chief Operating Officer
Holding a Bachelor of Business with double major in Human Resources and Employment Relations, Nathan has also completed qualifications in Managing for Results with Leadership Management Australia; Cert IV Training and Assessment; and as a participant in AMCHAM, Global Leadership Academy.
As a people-focused leader Nathan joins FSA with aligned service ethic values that acknowledges staff, community and all cultures in promoting their input and insights.
Not limited to uLaunch, AKG Australia, Max Employment, CHESS Employment and Toyota, Nathan has enjoyed a progressive leadership career of more than 15years in Disability, Employment and NDIS services.
Nathan has excellent industry partnerships with funding agencies, QLD Health, Primary Health Network (PHN) and service providers. Nathan is looking forward to continuously growing support, capacity and performance opportunities for our people and the communities FSA reaches with its multi-disciplinary services.
Sara Amarsanaa
Finance Team Leader
Sara is an accomplished and forward-thinking finance leader with more than 11 years of international experience across Mongolia, Hong Kong SAR, and Australia. She brings a strong track record in financial management, operational leadership, and corporate governance, underpinned by a Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) from the University of Wollongong. Currently progressing through the CPA program, Sara continues to deepen her technical expertise while sharpening her strategic and commercial acumen.
Her experience includes significant contributions to international development, particularly through her work on two Asian Development Bank–funded initiatives: the Integrated Livelihoods Improvement Program in rural communities and the Supporting the Credit Guarantee System for Economic Diversification and Employment project. In these roles, she demonstrated her ability to manage complex financial environments, strengthen governance frameworks, and support the effective delivery and oversight of large-scale programs.
In addition, Sara has experience in Environmental, Social and Governance due diligence and consulting, where she has supported organisations to enhance compliance, risk management, and sustainability reporting frameworks.
Jodie McLerie
Quality Assurance – Continuous Improvement Specialist
Holding a Diploma in Leadership and Management, Advanced Diploma of Community and Human Services, Diploma of Leadership, Cert IV in Frontline Management and Community Services and Cert III in Business; Jodie has enjoyed a stellar career of more than 20years in multi-disciplinary disability, employment, training and community services not limited to FSA, Sarina Russo and Community Solutions Group (Endeavour Foundations).
Jodie’s commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) has included further training in Project Management, Leadership to Promote Team Effectiveness and Performance, Business Development for Specialist Consultants, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Mental Health First Aid.
Jodie continues to support FSA staff and community to achieve life goals and is a passionate leader and whole-of-team support in continuous improvement.
Kim Wise
Quality Assurance and Innovation Manager
Kim has over 12 years of experience across the community and employment services sectors, holds a Diploma of Community Services/Bachelor of Human Services and is committed to supporting positive outcomes for individuals, communities, and organisations.
Having recently transitioned into the role of Quality Assurance and Innovation Manager, Kim brings experience in client services, program coordination, compliance, stakeholder engagement, and team support. Throughout her career, she has worked in a range of roles that have provided her with a broad understanding of service delivery and the importance of maintaining quality, consistency, and continuous improvement.
Kim is passionate about helping organisations deliver effective and responsive services. In her current role, she supports quality assurance processes, continuous improvement initiatives, and the development of practical solutions that enhance both client and staff experiences. She values collaboration and enjoys working alongside colleagues and stakeholders to identify opportunities for growth and positive change.
With a strong focus on service quality and continuous learning, Kim is committed to supporting best-practice outcomes and contributing to a positive organisational culture that benefits clients, staff, and the wider community.
Stevie-Rae Kirkland
Clinical Lead
FSA Health & Wellbeing, Central Triage Chair
Stevie is a registered psychologist who has experience working with children, adolescents and families from a variety of backgrounds within the Illawarra region. Stevie has been involved with Warehouse One7 since 2012, acquired by FSA in 2017, following graduation from the University of Wollongong.
Stevie’s work has encompassed individual and group psychological support, as well as establishing strong community network connections in the service of holistic client care. Stevie has a particular interest in assisting individuals and families experiencing difficulties with anxiety, low mood and autism spectrum disorder.
Stevie works with the focus of assisting people to hold healthy perceptions of themselves, and strengthen their relationships and connectedness with those in their world through an attachment-based intervention.
Dr Esther Davis
Clinical Management Consultant
FSA Health and Wellbeing
Esther is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychology Board-approved supervisor with more than 10years of clinical, research, and evaluation experience. In previous clinical and research management roles, she has successfully supported teams with a strong leadership marked by empathy, authenticity, and accountability.
Esther brings exceptional interpersonal and analytical skills from the clinical space and reflexive project management skills from the research space to support teams in enhancing culture and achieving strategic objectives. Esther’s role at FSA works alongside Health & Wellbeing management and teams to co-create efficient, user friendly processes and protocols that enable staff to feel supported, effective, and purposeful in their job.
Chelsea Harvey
People & Culture Advisor, Corporate Services
Chelsea joined FSA’s People & Culture team in early 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Business (Management) and is currently completing a Certificate IV in Human Resource Management.
With a strong background in operational management and workforce support, Chelsea is dedicated to enhancing employee experience and fostering positive workplace cultures. She is committed to maintaining a safe, compliant, and engaging work environment, and leverages technology to streamline processes and improve organisational efficiency.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Group, Chelsea brings a practical, people-centric approach that contributes to organisational growth while supporting employee wellbeing.
Joe Vidakovic
Chief Information Officer (CIO), Corporate Services
Joe joins FSA with over 20 years industry experience, continuous leadership and education in various roles within the private, government and non-for-profit sectors, providing a wealth of knowledge and innovation.
Since joining FSA in 2022, Joe has successfully implemented Essential Eight and ISMS controls to enable FSA to become ISO 27001 certified and RFFR accredited, with continuous improvements to ensure currency of these certifications.
Holding a foundation Master of Information Technology Management and as a PRINCE2 Practitioner, Joe is also an Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Affiliate and member of AISA (Australian Information Security Association) to further his knowledge and experience.
Fiona Murphy
Practice Leader
Domestic & Family Violence
With over 12 years working at FSA, Fiona previously enjoyed a career in supporting community service organisations including Community Health Access and Referral Centre, Darcy House, Cringila HACC Centre and Citylife Community Initiatives.
Fiona obtained a Diploma of Community Services in 2007. She has coordinated a local community kitchen for 12 years and worked in community development programs in Vietnam. Fiona has been a part of the FSA Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) service stream and the Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV) Program since its inception in 2010.
As a grandmother, Fiona holds strong family values and is passionate about supporting women and children to reach their best potential after experiencing domestic family violence.
Jo Cunningham
Programs Manager,
Child, Youth and Families
Jo is a child and family services leader with 15+ years’ experience supporting children, young people, and families to improve wellbeing and relationships. She specialises in early intervention, trauma-informed practice, parenting support, and building family capacity.
Jo has worked across community services, education, and family programs, with strengths in case management, program delivery, leadership, and stakeholder engagement. She holds a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and is completing a Diploma of Counselling.
Known for her warm, collaborative style, Jo focuses on strengths-based, practical approaches that build resilience and create safe, positive outcomes for families.
Brooke Askew
Practice Leader
Intensive Family Preservation (IFP) –
Incl. Drugs & Alcohol in Pregnancy & Parenting (DAPPS)
Brooke has enjoyed a 25+ year career in the Child and Family sector, with more than 13 of those years spent as part of the FSA team.
Holding Bachelor’s degrees in Behavioural Science and Early Childhood Education, along with an Advanced Diploma in Counselling, Brooke brings a strong blend of clinical knowledge, leadership, and practical experience to her role as Program Manager of the Families Together Program and the Drugs & Alcohol in Pregnancy & Parenting Program (DAPPS).
With extensive experience across the Child Protection sector, Brooke is passionate about building programs and teams that create lasting change for children and families. She believes that meaningful outcomes are achieved through strong relationships, reflective practice, and a genuine commitment to walking alongside families with compassion, curiosity and hope.
As a mother herself, Brooke understands the importance of looking after your own wellbeing in order to support others. Outside of work, you’ll most likely find her swimming in the ocean, hitting the gym, spending time with her children, or catching up with friends over coffee.
