Empower is a public company limited by guarantee, a registered charity, governed by a board of directors and a registered provider of the NDIS as well as numerous insurance companies across all states and territories.
The vast majority of our programs are delivered by accredited golf professionals at established inclusive golf facilities, Empower Hubs, supported by Golf Australia and the PGA of Australia.
Charles is a Partner at PwC, leading their collaboration led transformation and design practice across Government clients.
Charles has spent the last 15 years as a Management Consultant, operating across Asia Pacific, including 5 years running his own independent consulting practice. Charles specialises in strategic planning and development, program delivery, collaborative innovation and business model design.
His knowledge of strategy, collaboration and execution will be vital in assisting EGA deliver its mission as well as maximising our resources and benefits to our target audience and partners.
Louise Duff is a highly skilled communications expert with almost 35 years at the helm of her own company Brilliant Logic. Her skills are sought by an array of Australian and international organisations that include McDonald’s, Woolworths, NAB, Special Olympics, St Vincent’s Hospital, Ferrari, Dept Premier and Cabinet and a host of other government departments, corporate organisations and ASX listed companies. She was a valued member of the 2002 Rugby World Cup Business Taskforce and the first woman to sit on an NRL Board.
Louise has been a distinguished member of the Board of Sargood on Collaroy since 2019 and chaired five Salvation Army Boards over 18 years, including their National Media Advisory Board. Eight years ago, she formed Black Logic with her indigenous business partner to service the communication needs of First Nations people, with the aim of providing greater employment opportunities in the sector. With a strong commitment to not-for-profits, her companies have a combined portfolio of 150+ clients.
The founder of Empower Golf, is an Australian who is passionate about golf, travel and people. James worked in investment banking in London for 10 years after completing an economics degree at the University of SydneyFollowing an accident in late 2008, he became a quadriplegic and after a long struggle back to golf, he is now one of the only quadriplegic golfers in Australia and arguably the world.
He has been involved with key initiatives focused on improving disabled individuals lives, many with Royal Rehabilitation Hospital in Sydney. James is an ambassador for the Sargood Centre (a new spinal-cord injury lifestyle rehabilitation centre). He therefore possesses a unique combination of passions for golf and helping those with disabilities with a strong corporate background.
Additions to the board will be made in due course to add experience in fundraising as well potentially representatives from other disabled golf associations.
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Empower Golf Australia has been endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) by the Australian Tax Office. EGA is a Public Benevolent Institution and has also been endorsed for Income Tax Exemption and GST Concession. Donations are Tax Deductible for Australian residents. ABN: 18 601 193 122.
These endorsements can be sighted on the ABN Lookup website.
