Interaction Disability Services is a not-for-profit, NDIS registered, values based organisation committed to empowering people.

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Rachel is a Co-Founder of ASX's listed tech company, Ansarada Limited (ASX: AND). Her current role is Head of Strategic Operations. Rachel is a qualified Chartered Accountant (ICA) with a Bachelor of Business. Rachel brings significant experience in business strategy, capital allocation, and project and fund management disciplines to the Board.

Rachel’s passion for the disability sector is a personal one. Growing up with a sister with Down Syndrome, she saw the difficulties in finding the support needed. Rachel’s appointment to Interaction’s Board gives her the opportunity to be part of an organization that can make life-changing impacts for people with disabilities.

Rachel Riley

Robyn has more than 20 years of experience in accounting across various industries, and since 2015 has worked in not-for-profit organizations in both the aged care and disability sectors. She has worked with medium and large NDIS providers where she built and managed operational relationships through effective communication. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, Robyn’s focus is on the improvement and promotion of effective financial management and influencing organizational development through expert advice.

Robyn Downie

Pauline Vamos is currently the Chairman at [Interaction Disability Services](/org/interaction-services). Prior to this, they served as the Chief Executive Women (CEW), Decimal Software Ltd, and Moneytech Group Ltd. Pauline Vamos has also been a Board Member for the Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA) and Mercer Superannuation Trust. 

Pauline Vamos began their career in May 2017 with Decimal Software Ltd, a small ASX listed start up software house that enabled super funds to provide financial advice to their members in an efficient and compliant way. In December 2018, the company was sold and Pauline Vamos moved on to Moneytech Group Ltd. 

In November 2018, Pauline Vamos was approached to Chair Freedom Insurance Group post Hayne Royal Commission. Pauline succeeded in placing the company into solvent member voluntary liquidation in February 2020. 

During their time as Chairman of [IMCA](/org/implementos-y-maquinarias-imca-s-a) Australia, Pauline Vamos provided the CIMA Certification, ongoing high quality professional development, as well as a community for like minded people.

-Pauline Vamos has a GAICD from the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Bachelor of Law and Arts from [Macquarie University](/org/macquarie-university).
-Pauline is experienced in corporate governance and has a strong interest in laws and history.

Pauline Vamos

With an impressive breadth of experience across multiple healthcare services spanning over the past 32 years, Brett has in-depth expertise in managing complex organisations with a focus on delivering person-centred outcomes.

Brett has established and developed his leadership and operational capabilities in multiple senior roles including Chief Operating Officer, Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, Director of Operations for Murrumbidgee Local Health District, General Manager of Westmead and Auburn Hospitals, and acting Director Patient Support Services (HealthShare) the position he held prior to his appointment as Interaction’s CEO.

Brett Thompson

Luana has almost 30 years of experience in teaching and community services both here and in New Zealand. Since arriving in Australia in 2008 Luana has managed mental health, disability and community justice services at a senior level. More recently she has supported organisations through compliance requirements including NDIS recertification. Quality and compliance are key areas of interest along with a desire to see people reach their potential.

Luana Atger

With a career in financial services spanning over 40 years, Gavin has significant management experience in strategic business development and growth. Before his recent retirement, Gavin held the position of Chief Operating Officer of Zurich Life & Investments. Gavin has worked across multiple organizations with responsibility for the development of new business areas and opportunities. He has a proven track record in building on organizational strengths to support personnel in practical operating plans.

Gavin prides himself on his strong commitment to personal values and the importance of shared team values. He holds a BSc in Mathematics and Statistics and is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries.

Gavin Pearce

Lauren has been a part of Interaction for close to two decades, and joined the Executive Leadership team in 2016. She leads the corporate management of Administration, Marketing and IT; project management; organisational strategic growth, compliance and accreditation activities.

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