Our Team
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Dr A James P Morton, BSc (Med), MBBS, FRACP, FRCPA Chairman and Founder Dr Morton is an accredited specialist in Haematology & Oncology. He is Medical Director, Haematology-Oncology Clinics of Australasia and Senior Specialist, Leukaemia and Bone Marrow Transplant Service, Royal Brisbane and Woman’s Hospital. In addition to being the Chairman of the AEIOU Foundation, James is also a board member of Haematology-Oncology Clinics of Australasia (2000 -) and a previous board Member Leukaemia Foundation QLD (2000 – 2007). Each AEIOU board member has their own special reason for volunteering their time and expertise... My son Andrew was diagnosed with autism in 2001 at the age of 2 and my wife Louise and I recognised the value of early intervention to support his future. Since there were no suitable programs available at the time in Brisbane, we founded the AEIOU Foundation so more Queensland families had the opportunity to receive high-quality assistance. |
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Peter Kelly Director Peter Kelly is a business communications strategist experienced in operating in high profile environments. As a consultant for Three Plus Pty Ltd he provides advice on media and government relations, community engagement, branding and marketing to a broad range of Queensland and national businesses. Peter is a former on air reporter, presenter and Chief Of Staff with Channel Ten in Brisbane and Communications Manager for Queensland Rugby Union and the Queensland Reds. He was Queensland Public Affairs Manager for the 2003 Rugby World Cup and provided media advice to the Australian Paralympic team at the 1996 (Atlanta) and 2000 (Sydney) Paralympics. He is a former board member of the Australian Paralympic Committee (1996-1998) and holds a Bachelor of Arts with majors in Government, Journalism and Psychology from the University of Queensland. Each AEIOU board member has their own special reason for volunteering their time and expertise... I have two nephews diagnosed with autism who were unable to access full time early intervention. I am proud to have helped AEIOU grow so quickly and see our centres make a difference to so many children. Unfortunately AEIOU is still dependent for its future on the generous donations of time and money on a relatively few number of people. The challenge is ensure the organisation continues to thrive. |
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Euan Morton LLB (Hons), BEcon (Hons) BComm Director – economic policy and financial analysis Euan is Principal of Synergies Economic Consulting where he consults on a wide range of economic and policy issues. Euan’s expertise was recognised when he was appointed by the Ministerial Council on Energy to an Expert Panel to review regulatory arrangements associated with the ongoing reforms to energy markets. He is an Independent Expert under the National Electricity Rules and a member of the Trade Practices Committee of the Law Council of Australia. He is also a Director of Ecofund (Queensland). Each AEIOU board member has their own special reason for volunteering their time and expertise... James Morton is my brother and his son, Andrew is my nephew. I have been impressed with the growth of AEIOU and am committing to to assist where I can. |
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Scott Reading Director - advocacy, lobbyist Scott has a Master of Commerce, Master of Business (logistics management) and is currently completing his PhD. Scott has combined retail, media, direct selling and small business into a career which has encompassed over 21 years in senior management with a breadth and depth in leadership roles. He has travelled extensively and has worked for national and international companies including Coles Myer, Gordon & Gotch, Sara Lee, Tupperware and Nutrimetics. Each AEIOU board member has their own special reason for volunteering their time and expertise... I first become involved with autism through my son William aged 6. William has the dual condition of autism and epilepsy and he is now part of the AEIOU alumni. I am blessed to be his father and have become a better man for knowing him he is my daily inspiration to do better and keep moving forward. AEIOU is a proactive, can-do organisation that gets things done. It has provided light, opportunity and mostly importantly hope I am proud to support such a worthy organisation. |
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Brendan Power Director Brendan has been a director of Harris Black Chartered Accountants since 1999, and is a fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants. He uses his experience to advise small to medium enterprises, high net wealth individuals and families on all taxation and accounting issues, business structures and property transactions. Brendan is currently Chairman of the Brentnalls National Affiliation of Accounting Firms, of which Harris Black is the Queensland member. Brendan has been on the Board of AEIOU since mid 2005, and the finance committee of Kings College (UQ) and enjoys spending time with his wife and three young children. Each AEIOU board member has their own special reason for volunteering their time and expertise... Many of you know that Brendans daughter Mary-Claire was lucky enough to be one of the first to attend AEIOU when in first opened in an old church in Moorooka in 2005. She is now in Primary School and effectively has no autism diagnosis. Brendan is proud to have been involved with AEIOU, and to see the organisation grow to support so many children throughout Queensland. |
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Karen Davies Director Karen is a certified professional Ergonomist, Physiotherapist and most importantly a mum. Her eldest son was diagnosed with ASD at the age of 2. Karen and her family moved from New South Wales in 2008 to access the AEIOU program. Karen worked as a clinical Physiotherapist in the public health system before deciding to focus her work and postgraduate studies in occupational health. Over the past 13 years, she has worked in various large government agencies providing technical expertise in workplace health, safety and injury management. Karen is passionate about innovation in the design of safe systems of work and enjoys sharing ideas and research in various professional forums. Each AEIOU board member has their own special reason for volunteering their time and expertise... Being a health professional I was attracted to the AEIOU Foundation because it offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary service based on current best practice. This type of service was simply not available where we lived near Sydney when my son was diagnosed. Moving to Queensland and being involved with AEIOU was a life changing experience. It was a relief to find a quality service where we could access everything he needed in one place. I share AEIOU’s vision that all families who need this service will be able to access it. |
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Graeme McFadyen Director A chartered accountant by background Graeme has specialised in legal practice management since 1994. Graeme has been General Manager or CEO of a number of legal practices ranging from mid-size to large and is now the Chief Operating Officer of Shine Lawyers. Graeme enjoys running and being an active father of two young chidren. Each AEIOU board member has their own special reason for volunteering their time and expertise... Each of us wants to make a positive contribution in our lifetime and AEIOU impresses me as an organisation which is influencing the effective management of autism. I am very pleased to be able to make a contribution, however modest. Also as a father with two wonderful healthy children I would like to assist other parents enjoy the same satisfaction that I derive from my little rascals. |
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Stuart Giles, BPharm Director Stuart Giles is the Managing Partner & Group CEO of APHS, a national organisation delivering pharmacy services to hospital, oncology, aged care and community pharmacy sectors. Stuart brings an energetic and innovative approach to developing the commercial success of APHS. It is this approach that continues to see APHS expand the boundaries of healthcare, including development of their award winning APHS Packaging solution for medication compliance in the community and the recent launch of the APHS Integrated Clinical Oncology Network (ICON) project to deliver a best practice day oncology service across Australia. Named a Regional Winner in 2010 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Stuart continues to lead APHS to success alongside his wife, business partner and co-owner of APHS, Cathie Reid. Each AEIOU board member has their own special reason for volunteering their time and expertise... APHS is very proud of their association with AEIOU Foundation. From inauspicious beginnings when I hit James with a wayward golf ball whilst he was busy raising funds and awareness for the recently launched charity, APHS has gone on to become a major supporter of the AEIOU program. As a father and a donor, I have watched with pride and admiration as AEIOU has opened more facilities, with centres and dedicated team members across Queensland helping to positively change the lives of so many young children and their families. |
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Brett Robinson (MBBS, D.Phil (Oxon)) Director Brett is the Managing Director and CEO of Integrated Clinical Oncology Network (ICON), a shareholding entity comprised of APHS, HOCA, the Queensland Haematology Oncology Group (QHOG) and the Tennyson Infusion Centre, Adelaide. He is also a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Brett completed a medical degree at the University of Queensland and worked as a surgical trainee before later completing a Doctorate of Philosophy in Clinical Orthopaedics at Oxford. He is registered to practice in Queensland and continues to assist Orthopaedic colleagues in advanced joint replacement therapy. Prior to joining ICON, Brett was the Australian CEO for Mondial Assistance, a French based global company with a core medical assistance and travel insurance business. Brett was also the inaugural captain of the ACT Brumbies in the Super 12 competition and in total, played 16 test matches for the National Rugby Union Team. From 2002-2005, he was the General Manager of the Australian Rugby Union's High Performance Unity. Each AEIOU board member has their own special reason for volunteering their time and expertise... I have been inspired by the dedication and commitment James and Louise Morton demonstrated in developing AEIOU Foundation, and like James and Louise, I hope to improve the lives of children with autism by supporting the translation of AEIOU’s vision, strategy and values into reality. |
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SENIOR MANAGEMENT |
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Alan Smith After completing a Bachelor of Education and Higher Diploma in Education in Zimbabwe, Alan started his career as a secondary school teacher and senior master before working in the clothing industry for 10 years in production planning and marketing. He has been Managing Director in the engineering sector and Regional Manager in the food industry before immigrating to Australia with his family in 2000. He held management roles in Greening Australia for a decade – the last 2 years as Chief Executive Officer. Alan joined AEIOU in April 2009 as CEO. Alan is motivated to make a difference for families living with autism after witnessing the struggles of his wife's cousin with severe ASD and is constantly impressed by the progress achieved by the children in AEIOU's centres. |
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Diane Heaney Diane Heaney understands children with autism better than most. As an early childhood teacher with over 20 years experience in the United Kingdom and Australia, she has spent the last decade working exclusively with children on the Autism Spectrum. She is also the mother of a teenage daughter with the condition. Born in England with a passion for teaching, Diane started her career in a mainstream setting before developing her talents in delivering special needs programs, Nurture Groups and then eventually customised programs for children with autism. She immigrated to Australia with her family in 2005 and brought her world-class appreciation of autism education with her. Diane settled in Toowoomba and was appointed as Centre Manager for the AEIOU Foundation for their first regional autism learning centre in South-East Queensland. She was instrumental in setting up AEIOU Toowoomba's early intervention program and progressed to the position of Director of Education in January 2009. She currently oversees each of AEIOU's learning centres across Queensland and implemented their autism-specific curriculum. |
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Louise Hargrave-Smith After an initial career working for Vidal Sassoon in London, Louise shifted her career focus to the corporate sector upon emigrating to Australia. Starting as an accounts clerk in the travel insurance industry, Louise moved into Office Management, Human Resources and Financial Management for a pioneering medical research company in Brisbane before finally taking up a position at AEIOU in 2008. |
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Amber Simpson Head of People and Performance Amber Simpson has enjoyed more than 20 years as a human resources professional across the manufacturing, health care, hospitality and community sectors. Amber also brings to AEIOU considerable experience in the not-for-profit sector and in particular, the early childhood education and care sector, having worked for The Creche & Kindergarten Association (C&K) for nearly 10 years. Amber holds a Bachelor Business (Human Resources Management) from QUT and is a Certified Professional Member of the Australian Human Resources Institute. Amber’s work history includes a number of awards for excellence in human resource management, customer service and employer of choice recognition from the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency three years in a row. Amber’s preference is to work for an organisation where the focus is on children – and is very excited to be a part of the AEIOU experience.
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