our team
meet the directors -
Transforming Crisis Care Through Evidence and Innovation.
jacks place is passionate about providing a safe environment for guests experiencing acute suicidality to recover and rebuild.
Linda
Founder and Director
Linda has over 30 years of experience in healthcare across both public and private sectors. In 2009, after earning her Master of
Business Administration, she founded Your Home Care, which has grown into one of Queensland's leading independent home care
providers, employing over 100 staff.
After the heartbreaking loss of her beloved son Jack to suicide, Linda's lived experience has deepened her commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. This profound personal journey now drives her dedication to delivering high-quality care in a safe, nurturing environment for those who need it most.
Clare
Non-Executive Director
Clare is known for her uncommon blend of empathy, commercial acumen and lived experience. Clients describe her as calm, insightful and quietly courageous. She is someone who brings both heart and clarity to the table. Her background in Nursing and Health has shaped a deeply human-centred approach, while her decades of business ownership and leadership ensure her work remains grounded in strategic outcomes. Clare’s personal journey, including the profound impact of losing her niece to suicide ten years ago, brings a level of compassion and perspective that resonates with leaders navigating complexity, change and challenge.
Jo
Non-Executive Director
Jo has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry across public and private mental health services. Her career spans from clinical nursing, psychology, completing her MBA to executive leadership roles within private mental health hospitals and community services. In providing healthcare, her approach centres on understanding an individual's unique experience and delivering holistic care, inclusive of both the individual and their family. Jo’s interests are informed by her extensive learnings and professional experiences in mental health service design and development, workplace culture, clinical governance, healthcare systems and operations.
Faisal
Non-Executive Director
Faisal is an experienced leader in corporate tax and business advisory services. He is currently the Managing Partner at FSA, where his focus is on driving growth by fostering a culture that attracts and retains top talent, ensuring high-quality service.
His expertise spans taxation, business structure & strategy, and providing solutions to large private businesses, family enterprises, and high-net-worth individuals. Clients benefit from his insights as a business owner and taxation expert, helping improve their business structure and performance across various sectors.
Together, we can save lives
With the right support, this vision can become a reality, offering a lifeline to those who need it most and filling a critical gap in Australia’s mental health landscape. We invite you to join us in making this life saving initiative possible.