Ollie Parker

Ollie Parker

Deputy Chief Executive & Chief Financial Officer

Ollie Parker is the Deputy Chief Executive & Chief Financial Officer. His portfolio includes finance, commercial, risk, technology, business services and ABRS. Ollie joined Barnardos in May 2022, coming to the organisation with a background in finance, transformation, strategy, operations, and Project Management. Prior to joining Barnardos Australia Ollie has held several executive roles across both Not for Profit, professional service and commercial organisations, with a wide range of industries including disability, FMCG and aviation.

Ollie is an expert in finding creative solutions and process improvements in company and employee productivity, cost efficiencies and more effective working through organisational knowledge sharing. Ollie has a Bachelor of Business and was admitted as a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in 2018.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Business, Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in 2018.

WHAT WE SEE

We see beyond the sleepover in cars and understand the underlying issues.

After escaping family violence, a parent and their child have nowhere safe to stay and are
currently waiting for refuge accommodation.

We see beyond the sleepover in cars
and understand the underlying issues.

After escaping family violence, a
parent and their child have nowhere
safe to stay and are currently waiting
for refuge accommodation.

HOW BARNARDOS HELPS

We understand that families and children who have experienced domestic and family violence need more than just a safe place to stay. At Barnardos, we work closely with children to identify their unique needs and provide tailored support for each family member.   

Safe accommodation

Support with transitional accommodation

Safety Planning

Providing safety planning
so that families can leave violence for good

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Access to counselling services

Children who have survived domestic and family violence often experience long-term impacts into adulthood. Our caseworkers recognise the importance of specialist support to help them recover and thrive. 

HOW BARNARDOS HELPS

We understand that families and
children who have experienced domestic and family violence need more than just a safe place to stay.
At Barnardos, we work closely with children to identify their unique
needs and provide tailored support
for each family member.   


Support with transitional accommodation
♡
Providing safety planning so that families can leave violence for good
♡
Access to counselling services

Children who have survived domestic and family violence often experience long-term impacts into adulthood.
Our caseworkers recognise the importance of specialist support to
help them recover and thrive. 

You can help too! A simple gift today can support a child who has experienced
domestic and family violence to recover and heal.

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