About

Focus ACT was founded in 1990. From the very beginning, we have provided personalised
and flexible support for Canberrans. We are an incorporated, non-profit, non-government
organisation that operates only in Canberra.

Focus ACT provides support services to people by assisting them
to live in, and be part of, the Canberra community.

Focus is a cutting edge, innovative organisation that prides itself on doing things that
others don’t.

Our team

The Focus ACT team is dedicated and trained to assist people to achieve their goals. We have a small team of staff who are dedicated in supporting our clients and the wider community, with the majority of staff involved in coordinating and delivering over 140,000 hours of support annually. At Focus, we believe that contributing positively to life in the community is central to the way we do business.

Our staff are dedicated to the highest standard of care in all our work. Quality is the uncompromising standard for our actions—it flows from our passion and pride in supporting people to achieve their goals and be part of the community.

Executive

Penelope Lucas Executive Manager, Quality, Compliance & Strategic Projects
Ken Wedgwood Chief Executive Officer
Anthony Sheffield Senior Business Manager

Service Delivery Team

Randall Kerr Client Services Manager
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Libby Hifo Client Services Manager
Carly Bell Client Services Manager
Edna Romero Client Services Manager
Brooke Osborne Client Services Manager
Joseph Parappilly Client Liaison Officer
Luna Adhikari Client Liaison Officer
Clare Lakin Operations Support Officer
Dhanushka Liyanage Administrative Support Officer
Ash Zubowicz Client Liaison Officer
Anton Sadeeh Client Liaison Officer
Elijah Aleer Client Liaison Officer
Leanne Markey Client Services Manager

Corporate Support Team

Isobel Signorini Quality, Risk And Compliance Manager
Karen Navarro Quality, Risk And Compliance Officer
Raju Rana Finance Officer
Sandeep Bishnoi Finance Officer
Oye Oyedeji After Hours Officer
Peter Dayo After Hours Officer
Jamie hayward After Hours Officer

Our board

Focus ACT is comprised of management staff and a support team who are dedicated and trained to assist people to achieve their goals. Focus is governed by a Board of Directors who are selected for their expertise in specific areas required for sound governance and strategic planning.

Directors meet regularly and are responsible for ensuring that the management of Focus, services, legal and financial activities are conducted in accordance with the Focus ACT Constitution, and in the best interests of the people that Focus supports to live their life.

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Wilhelm Harnisch Chairperson
Katie Innes Deputy Chair & Contracts & Risk Committee Member
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Scott Harris Director & Contracts & Risk Committee Chair