Richard has more than 25 years experience working in Australia and Europe with multi-national financial and service sector organisations. He has developed strong expertise in finance, property markets and development, risk management, and client advisory and has held company director and board member positions in various sectors.

With a personal connection to cognitive disabilities, Richard has been actively supporting individuals with disabilities since his teenage years. He has designed and managed custom housing projects to meet the complex needs of his mother and improve her quality of life[…]

With the introduction of the NDIS and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), Richard saw an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of many. After initially developing several SDA projects, he co-founded Apollo SDA, an organisation focused on supporting families impacted by disabilities to achieve their goals and live their best lives.

Richard holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) with a specialisation in Entrepreneurship, an Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning, and a Diploma in Economics & Financial Markets from the Securities Institute of Australia. He is an active member of the Sunshine Coast community and is committed to applying his expertise and dedication to the SDA sector.

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Justin’s passion for the disability sector was ignited by his daughter Chloe and his commitment to ensuring she had every opportunity to thrive and live her best life. Fuelled by this personal experience, Justin has dedicated himself to making a meaningful impact in the disability sector, using his lived experience with Chloe as a catalyst for driving change and creating a better future for individuals with disabilities.

Justin is an experienced Director, having been a director of a number of investment companies and trustee entities across real estate, funds management, allied health services, agribusiness and finance sectors.

Justin has been a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and a post-graduate level lecturer at the Securities Institute of Australia and the Queensland University of Technology. Justin was formerly the Vice President of the Queensland Division of Property Council of Australia and the Chair of its Commercial and Corporate Property Committee.

Justin holds a Bachelor of Laws and a postgraduate degree in Applied Finance and Investment. He has completed executive short courses at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Melbourne Business School, UNSW and The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Justin is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

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Over the past 25 years Daniel has developed a wide range of leadership, management, and people skills across a broad spectrum of roles.  Daniel’s experience includes serving in the Australian army including deployment to conflict zones, running his own business in the construction industry and almost 15 years in the international aid and development sector consulting to many prominent NGO’s across more than 25 countries in Asia and Africa. His experience is complimented by a Bachelor of International studies and a Masters of Anthropology and Development.   

For the past 7 years Daniel applied his skills in leadership and his knowledge of people to found and scale Rapid Building Inspections into one of Australia’s largest Inspection companies. Daniel’s vast experience, education along with his passion for people is what brought him to Apollo SDA.   

Saskia has a strong background in business, accounting and operations.  She trained as an analyst within large European multi-national companies and has worked in Europe, USA and Australia. She holds an MBA degree and is passionate about analysing the numbers to support key business decisions.

Prior to Apollo SDA, Saskia worked at Stockland where she gained valuable experience in the analysis of land acquisition and development economics and more recently managed the end-to-end project administration and finances for several significant NDIS housing projects.

Amelia is an accomplished leader in Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and property strategy, serving as Enterprise Solutions Manager at Apollo SDA. In this role, she collaborates with support providers nationwide to deliver innovative, participant-led housing solutions that balance client needs with commercial objectives, ensuring a positive impact on participants.

Previously, as Head of Property Development in the non-profit sector, Amelia managed a portfolio of 350 properties, overseeing SDA compliance, new builds, and acquisitions. She was instrumental in delivering the organisation’s largest SDA investment, leading major projects that expanded accessible housing options across multiple states. Her collaborative approach brought together service delivery teams, participants, and key stakeholders to achieve impactful results.

With over a decade of experience, Amelia combines her expertise in property strategy, sustainability, and SDA compliance to drive sector innovation. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, majoring in Sustainable Development from the University of Queensland, and has a background in environmental sustainability, where she implemented energy efficiency and impact reduction initiatives across property portfolios.

Amelia’s passion for creating accessible, participant-driven housing continues to guide her work, as she develops strategic growth opportunities and advances innovations in the SDA sector at Apollo SDA.

Jean brings a wealth of knowledge and over 25 years experience across the disability and social sectors. Including allied health, Indigenous health, community development, CALD community programs, mental health, suicide prevention, homelessness, refugee resettlement, social enterprise, disability, housing, substance misuse and counselling.  Jean also has expertise in banking, finance, business management and start-up, quality management systems, partnership collaborations and governance.

A dedicated mother to her sons, one who has Autism and ADHD.  leveraging off her lived experience, Jean volunteers with ADHD Australia developing national programs in the role of Manager Parent and Carers programs nationwide.

Alongside her two boys Jean’s kelpie (Kitty) is a huge part of her family and loves to dirty Jean’s ute with her muddy paws out in Western Queensland.

Emma has extensive background on providing person-centred supports to people with a disability and complex needs, across a variety of settings including emergency respite, NDIS, SDA accommodation and community outreach.

A significant portion of Emma’s career has been with NGOs and she has a strong understanding of how to engage and respond to people with a disability in an accommodation setting.

Prior to joining Apollo SDA, Emma was the Regional Operations Manager – NSW, ACT & QLD for an SDA provider, overseeing operations and providing motivation and support to tenants throughout their housing journey.  Emma holds a Bachelor of Community Services (Children and Young People) and has a deep personal passion for working with people to help them achieve their goals.

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Jasmine has been professionally involved in the disability sector for over a decade, however, was volunteering with her mum from the age of 13.

Starting her career as a Support Worker, Jasmine has extensive disability experience and qualifications, working directly in disability services and in leadership roles.

She has worked for both large providers and small family operated boutique enterprises in NDIS, NIISQ and privately funded models of care. Extending her skills, she is currently completing a Masters degree in Business Administration.

Jasmine has a son with a Developmental Delay and has recent experience with the NDIS from the participants perspective, enhancing her understanding of the challenges faced by participants and their families.

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Sue has had a diverse, three-decade career spanning nursing, public health, Property Buyer’s Agent, and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA).

After starting in Nursing and Midwifery, Sue earned a Master of Public Health and worked in health promotion, health policy, and advocacy for several not-for-profit organisations.

Transitioning to the property sector, she spent 11 successful years as a Buyer’s Agent, appraising properties and guiding high-quality purchases. Over the last 4 years, Sue has applied her combined expertise in health and property to the SDA sector and is now a valued member of the Apollo SDA team, helping to create customised SDA housing for NDIS participants.

Her extensive skill set includes stakeholder engagement, project management, business development, managing teams, research, and social media, all fueled by her enthusiasm for helping others and embracing new challenges.

Carolyn’s journey in the disability sector began with her son, who has ASD, igniting her dedication to ensure he has every opportunity to thrive. After transitioning from a successful finance career, she committed herself to an extensive intervention program for him.

Through this experience, she developed a deep passion for helping others and creating meaningful change in the disability community, advocating for a brighter future for individuals with disabilities. Her professional background includes roles in Executive Assistance for Directors, Support Coordination, office management, service delivery and Business Development.

In her free time, Carolyn loves spending time with her husband and sons, especially enjoying trips to Fraser Island and the Sunshine Coast.

Karen joins Apollo SDA with a strong background in Supported Disability Accommodation and social housing. With several years of experience in these sectors, she has developed a keen understanding of the challenges faced by tenants.

As a former national property manager for an SDA provider, Karen is committed to fostering sustainable tenancies and believes in the power of strong communication and relationship-building. Her approach emphasises empathy and support, ensuring that tenants feel valued and understood.

Outside of her professional pursuits

Brads brings over 24 years of construction delivery experience. Having experience in both the Principal Contractor and Developer sides, across a variety of sectors including residential, multi-level residential apartments, hotels, SDA, child care, social housing, and retail.

His experience is further strengthened by the knowledge and experience of Managing Design and Construction projects and overseeing the Design Management during the design stage of the projects.

Brad holds an engineering degree and other Project Management certifications,  Brad has worked in several countries across the globe However has enjoyed working in construction in Australia for the last 15 years.

Prior to joining Apollo SDA worked as a Construction Project Manager for a Commercial Builder focusing on residential care accommodation, child care centres and social housing”

Alicia has a diverse background with experience in a variety of sectors including Disability, NFP organisations, Hospitals, Universities and more recently, National Institutes within Corporate Governance and Town Planning.

Alicia’s qualifications and skills include project management, marketing, construction administration as well as creative writing and photography. Helping people is something important to Alicia and she enjoys being part of an enthusiastic team working together for a common goal.

In her spare time, Alicia enjoys writing children’s books, volunteering at the local surf club and spending time with her family.

With extensive experience in Engineering and Construction, Gus has worked extensively in the large and medium-sized private construction sector, serving diverse clients across the industrial, commercial, and residential markets. His career has provided him with a wide-ranging and diverse experience in various types of constructions, each with its own set of deadlines and complex processes.

His previous role as contract administrator and project manager, he was responsible for executing projects from start to finish, ensuring that all aspects of the established scope are followed through. This includes creating and managing detailed plans, monitoring progress, and keeping a close eye on key performance indicators like timelines, costs, and quality. Gus prides himself on the ability to identify risks early, mitigating potential impacts, and implementing corrective measures to keep projects on track.

When not managing construction projects, he loves spending quality time with his wife and young daughter. They enjoy traveling together whenever possible. Additionally, Gus has a passion for maintaining fish tanks, finding joy in the tranquility and precision it requires.

Lena is a strategic thinker who understands the importance of brand development & marketing strategy.  Lena has a degree in Cinema and Media from LaTrobe University and Business Advertising & Marketing from RMIT.  she has a vast knowledge of the Advertising and Marketing industry having experience across national retail, insurance and real estate brands. Creating innovative end to end marketing campaigns for both B2B and B2C clients

Lena’s is passionate about helping people and assisting the SDA team to help people along the journey to finding their dream home.

When not using her creative juices across marketing campaigns and social calendars, Lena enjoys a good live band, travelling with her family and planning their next adventures.

With 30 years’ experience in the property industry Dylan has gained extensive property and business experience in both SMEs and corporate environments. A licensed real estate agent, Dylan has facilitated the sale and acquisition of more than $800 million worth of property and has completed over 100 development projects across Eastern Australia.

He holds a Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership and a Graduate Diploma of Management. Dylan is passionate about supporting for -purpose enterprises and has experience in the delivery of community projects including childcare, seniors housing, and faith-based facilities. He combines empathy with an entrepreneurial mindset to deliver strong social and commercial outcomes.

Dylan’s commitment to inclusivity stems from his personal journey in supporting his children with their own psychological and ASD challenges. His compassion for assisting people living with a disability has been further strengthened through his most recent role with Endeavour Foundation, delivering Specialist Disability Housing for valued clients.

When not at work, Dylan enjoys the simple things with his bestie Mel and kids. He is a passionate member of the Richmond Football Club. Go Tiges

Tanya has a unique administrative skill set gained from more than 25 years’ experience working for large multinational organisations through to family businesses.   Tanya has held a number of project management roles spanning various industries including property development and residential construction.

Tanya has experience with family and friends in the disability sector and is conscious of the extra challenges our clients face. She is passionate about supporting our team of talented professionals in an administrative capacity and loves contributing in a meaningful way to the process of delivering premium SDA to people looking for their forever home.

When not creating spreadsheets…. Tanya loves nothing more than spending time with her partner and two busy teenage boys.

Gaby brings a wealth of experience in SDA design, management and person centred care, having worked across a diverse range of spaces.  This journey has equipped her with a unique skill set, from project management to hands-on maintenance to supporting families in finding their perfect home, allowing her to tackle challenges with a well rounded perspective.

Throughout her career, Gaby has enjoyed collaborating with various teams and clients to deliver quality results that make a real difference, believing that effective communication and a positive attitude are the key to any successful project.

Outside of work, Gaby loves spending time with her family- whether it’s a weekend hike or hanging out at home.  Being a big fan of arts and crafts, you might find her getting creative with some DIT projects in her free time.

Anne has extensive knowledge of the Finance sector, with 20 years of experience in Financial and Management Accounting. A member of CPA, Anne has honed her skills working with multi-national corporations and with government bodies. 

Prior to Apollo SDA, Anne managed the Financial Reporting of IFYS Pty Ltd, gaining knowledge of the foster care and NDIS models and their participants.    

Eagle Castro has a passion for numbers and efficiency, a seasoned professional in accounting and finance, boasting extensive expertise across various industries such as divestiture, business advisory, retail, manufacturing, and business valuation.

With a keen eye for detail and streamlining processes, Eagle specialises in crafting solutions to simplify workflows and enhance execution, making every task more efficient and manageable.

Bianca is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting. Prior to working with Apollo SDA, she worked as an Accounting Clerk where she gained experience in the field of Financial Accounting and Reporting.

She also worked as a Product Specialist Support and worked with brokers in an Australian Financing Company. Aside from putting extra efforts in gaining knowledge and experience in her chosen field, she also love spending time in watching documentaries and reading law books.