Lifestart’s leaders are guided by our vision for all children and young people to be able to participate inclusively and meaningfully in their community, and our values of inclusion, diversity, collaboration and integrity.
The Board and Senior Management Team are committed to conducting the organisation’s business ethically in accordance with the highest standards of governance and the National Standards for Disability Services.
Our Board
Our Board is made up of volunteers, including experienced parents, carers and community representatives, who represent the members and set goal and objectives for Lifestart. The Board meets at least ten times per year.

Kathryn Greiner
AO; BSW(UNSW); DLitt (honoris causa); (Chair)

George Green
BA; DipEd Admin; MA

Joann Lewis
BCom; ACA; GAICD; Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance

John Haddock
BCom; MCom

Adrian Diggelmann
BCom; MBA

Marlene Tanner
BPharm; MCom
Our senior executive
We're proud of our highly skilled, committed team, which is the foundation of Lifestart's success. The team have a broad range of experiences and share a passion for making a difference for children and young people living with disability and their family and carers. The Lifestart Senior Executive Team is committed to providing quality services to children, young people and their families in an effective and efficient manner.

Suzanne Becker
Chief Executive Officer

Jennifer Kemp
Deputy CEO

Jill Chambers
Chief Financial Officer

Janette Biffin
General Manager,
ECEI

Sarah Morgan
General Manager,
Communications
More about us
Our mission is to build inclusive communities for children and young people
Our history spans over 20 years proving quality services to people living with disability and their families and carers
Our Strategic Plan 2019-2020 outlines our goals and translates our vision into action