Chairman
G J Thompson BEC (HONS)
Graeme Thompson was appointed to the Board in February 2004. He brings over 30 years experience in the financial services sector, where he held various senior positions with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). Mr Thompson is a member of the Remuneration and Nominations Committee and the chairman and a director of various organisations.

Deputy Chairman
P R Leighton BFIN ADMIN, MBA, MAICD, FCIS, AFACHSE, AIMM, JP
Rex Leighton was appointed to the Board in February 2004. He brings more than 20 years experience as a senior executive in the health and aged care industries. Mr Leighton is also a board member of Aged and Community Services NSW and ACT and is a member of the HWNS Remuneration and Nominations Committees. 

CEO                                                                                                                   

A D Richardson BSC, LLB, MBA, FAIM, MAIDC                                             Andrew Richardson was appointed to the Board in June 2006. He brings over 20 years senior executive experience to HWNS. Mr Richardson has been involved for many years with organisations that provide services to people with a disability, both as a volunteer and parent.

M M Robins BCOM, FCA
Michael Robins joined the Board in November 1994 and was elected Chairman in 2000. He has extensive commercial experience gained as a partner in a medium-sized firm of accountants. Mr Robins is also chairman of the HWNS Audit Committee.

M J F Fox AM
Michael Fox was appointed to the Board in November 2001. He holds a number of qualifications relevant to his extensive architectural and planning experience, gained both locally and overseas. Since 1972 he has participated in and directed a number of government and community programs and projects involving both the aged and disabled. His consultancy services are concerned with achieving more accessible environments and opportunities for all community members. In June 2004 Mr Fox was elected President of Rehabilitation International. 

P J Friedrich JP, BBUS (UTS)
Phillipa Friedrich was appointed to the Board in October 2004. Her professional activities have been in tax and accounting for small business with special interest in the private medical sector. Mrs Friedrich has community interests which include Safety House Scheme, Coast Care and volunteer bush care in her local area. Her association with HWNS spans over 30 years. She is a member of HWNS Audit Committee. 

J C Kahler BA
Janet Kahler was appointed to the Board in February 2001. She has deep experience and knowledge of the welfare and disability sectors, having worked for National Disability Services (formerly ACROD) for 20 years, including 12 years as Executive Director of this peak body. Mrs Kahler currently manages her own bookshop in Canberra and is involved in many local community organisations. 

C D Levy FAICD, FAIM
Chris Levy was appointed to the Board in September 1999. He has over 45 years experience in enterprises associated with running businesses including marketing, executive coaching and franchising. For eight years he was Chairman of the charity organisation Quest for Life involved in assisting people with life threatening illness to live well. Mr Levy is also a member of the HWNS Remuneration and Nominations Committees. 

R C Madden BSC, PHD, FIAA
Richard Madden joined the Board in March 2006. He has an extensive record in public administration, including a period in charge of the Federal Government's disability services programs. Dr Madden is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia. His awards include the ACROD President's Service Award. 

T C Saunders MAI CD
Trevor Saunders was appointed to the Board in June 2006. He brings over 30 years experience in managing and owning small to medium sized businesses across Australia. Mr Saunders has built a career on brand management and operational excellence, from his early career with McDonalds and his own successful Gourmet Deli business and Burger King Franchise to restructuring and business start up roles with Blockbuster, Faulding Pharmaceuticals and Virgin. He was the inaugural President of the Burger King Franchisee Association.  

D M Tuckerman OAM, LLB
David Tuckerman joined the Board in July 1991 and served as Vice President from 1997 to 2005. He is currently a practising solicitor and has provided pro bono legal work for House With House Steps since 1964. Mr Tuckerman is also a member of the service clubs organisation Lions Clubs International, of which he is a Past District Governor.