Focal governance
Focal is committed to maintaining strong governance, to ensure the continued growth, innovation and sustainability of our services.
Focal currently works across two frameworks. One framework is the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which is supported by the Human Services Quality Framework (HSQF). The HSQF includes the guidelines for organisational governance, as well as aged care reform under Consumer Directed Care (CDC). Focal governance is ensured by the board, which utilises the right people with the right skillsets. The CEO is then responsible for operationalising the board’s strategic vision.
Meet our CEO
Mickael Blanc joined Focal in 2016 at a critical time, when we were preparing for the NDIS. His leadership and vision has already grown Focal from a small disability provider, to a dynamic, growing community services organisation that is NDIS-ready.
Mickael has extensive commercial expertise, through his experiences in business consulting, business modelling and management. He is an innovative and strategy-focused leader, with experience in both the private and not-for-profit sectors. Mickael has completed an MBA, and currently volunteers as a Board Director for Mantle Housing Inc.
Meet our board members
Each Board member has unique expertise and links to the community, which ensures Focal continues to be relevant and innovative.
Patrick Albina - Chairman
Patrick is an Executive Coach and Corporate Educator. With over 25 years in industry and by leveraging his experience in developing leaders and high performing teams, he builds human capital to help organisations deal with complex challenges. Patrick joined the Board in 2017.
Russell Swinton - Treasurer
Russell has been working for Focal as a volunteer in administration since January 2011. Having previously worked for an accountant, Russell's expertise naturally led him to the role of Treasurer.
Russell is committed to ensuring that Focal is successful leading into, and beyond the NDIS.
Sharon Wang - Secretary
Sharon was appointed by the Board in 2019 following the departure of Stephanie Francis. Sharon has extensive expertise and experience in the legal industry and gas, worked on large scale projects including real estate, retirement villages and rural developments.
Andrew Clark - Member
Andrew is special counsel at Talbot Sayer and joined the Board in 2017.
He advises clients on a wide variety of international and Australian acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and collaborations as well as corporate governance issues.
