ABOUT US
BUSY Ability. Leading With Your Ability.
OUR STORY SO FAR
BUSY Ability (formerly ON-Q) was founded in Northern NSW 30 years ago. Our Mission then was to help disadvantaged people, and those who live with disability, to build valued social roles in their communities through participation in paid work.
We have achieved a lot in those 30 years and our purpose today remains true to our original mission.
Along with Disability Employment Services and NDIS support, BUSY Ability is also contracted by the Australian Government’s Workforce Australia to provide Specialist Employment Services, supporting people with a lived experience of the justice system who may require extra support into employment.
OUR VALUES
Integrity
Build open and honest
relationships
Compassion
Embrace and drive change
OUR PURPOSE
Connection
Connecting to the community through
participation in paid work.
Social Engagement
Engaging in social and lifestyle activities to
enhance involvement in the community
Strong Partnerships
Creating strong partnerships with community, industry and government to promote employment for marginalised persons.
Investment
Investing in social enterprise
MEET THE BOARD
Marie has been active in the disability sector for over 15 years and is passionate about social justice, human rights and wildlife conservation.
Martin Punch OAM is chairman of The BUSY Group Ltd. Martin founded BUSY in 1977 to assist disadvantaged young people on the Gold Coast find pathways into training and employment. Martin is also a co-founder of Jobs Australia, a not-for-profit association that supports other organisations in the employment, skills and training sectors.
Paul Miles, Managing Director of The BUSY Group, has been with BUSY since January 2007, initially as Deputy CEO and then appointed as CEO in late July 2012. Paul has a degree in Law from Cardiff University, Wales, however retrained as an accountant within the energy industry and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). In between leaving the energy industry and joining BUSY, Paul worked within the financial services sector for major banking and insurance organisations in both Australia and the UK.
Leonie brings to the team a background of senior management experience in both Human Resources and broader Business Management. Commencing her career as an Officer in the Australian Army, Leonie has worked across a range of sectors, including Manufacturing, Government, Resources and Community Services. Leonie holds a BA (Economics & Politics), MBA (Human Resources) and Post Graduate qualifications in Accounting.
Matthew is an experienced Executive Leader with a demonstrated history of 20+ years in management and leadership in the for-purpose care and support service industries. Matthew holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Business and is a member of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors’ Course, with a diverse skillset including Team Leadership, Corporate Services, Financial Management, Business Processes, Team Building and Corporate Governance. Matthew's passion is to drive and deliver client-focused quality outcomes while facilitating the seamless delivery of services to internal and external stakeholders.
In a career that has spanned over 23 years in the Property Development and Real Estate Industries, Leanne’s skillset is extensive and varied. With a dynamic and authentic leadership approach, her experience encompasses skills across both Human Resources and Technology disciplines, resulting in a combined value offering that amalgamates people, process and technology to deliver effective strategic outcomes.
The BUSY Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to the land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and their Elders past and present.
