Jennifer Ball- Founder and CEO
Jacqui Corless-Crowther- Board member
Jennifer Ball- Founder and CEO
Jennifer is the Founder & CEO of Worthy Australia, a pioneering force in the non-profit sector. As a dedicated advocate for social change, Jennifer also serves as a board director of Domestic Violence Advocacy Australia.
Jennifer is a proud member of the Institute of Community Directors Association. She has built and sustained important r
Jennifer is the Founder & CEO of Worthy Australia, a pioneering force in the non-profit sector. As a dedicated advocate for social change, Jennifer also serves as a board director of Domestic Violence Advocacy Australia.
Jennifer is a proud member of the Institute of Community Directors Association. She has built and sustained important relationships in the DV sector in both WA and in the Eastern states; relationships paramount to the ongoing growth of Worthy.
Her diverse skill set, encompassing business and leadership, marketing, events management, behavioural science, risk management, not-for-profit governance and volunteer management combined with her unwavering passion and lived experience, continues to drive positive impact and transformation within the community.
Taylor Hurst- Vice President
Jacqui Corless-Crowther- Board member
Jennifer Ball- Founder and CEO
Taylor is a seasoned sales executive. Renowned for her dedication and organisational prowess, Taylor excels in streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency as Worthy Australia’s Operations Manager. Her deep understanding of logistics has been instrumental in optimising supply chains and ensuring seamless operations.
Fluent in the intri
Taylor is a seasoned sales executive. Renowned for her dedication and organisational prowess, Taylor excels in streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency as Worthy Australia’s Operations Manager. Her deep understanding of logistics has been instrumental in optimising supply chains and ensuring seamless operations.
Fluent in the intricacies of Australia's business landscape, Taylor's strategic insights have consistently driven success. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for operational innovation, she continues to make significant contributions, setting new standards in logistics and operations management for Worthy.
Jacqui Corless-Crowther- Board member
Jacqui Corless-Crowther- Board member
Jacqui Corless-Crowther- Board member
Jacqui is a successful business owner, former member of council and Worthy Australia board member.
As one of the original Worthy Australia volunteers, Jacqui has an innate understanding of the inner workings of our Safe Haven program and operations.
Regularly team leading, Jacqui is an incredible support for new and upcoming volunteers an
Jacqui is a successful business owner, former member of council and Worthy Australia board member.
As one of the original Worthy Australia volunteers, Jacqui has an innate understanding of the inner workings of our Safe Haven program and operations.
Regularly team leading, Jacqui is an incredible support for new and upcoming volunteers and supports our team to ensure each safe haven is executed to Worthy Standard. In addition to this, Jacqui is an important member of our strategic organisational group and has just taken on her new role as warehouse manager.
Martin Ball- Co Founder
Jacqui Corless-Crowther- Board member
Jacqui Corless-Crowther- Board member
Martin is a former naval officer with a Bachelor of Leadership and Training and decades of experience in team leadership, strategic planning, and training delivery.
Serving on our board, he uses his leadership expertise to guide our direction and ensure men actively participate in discussions about domestic violence. Martin has also beco
Martin is a former naval officer with a Bachelor of Leadership and Training and decades of experience in team leadership, strategic planning, and training delivery.
Serving on our board, he uses his leadership expertise to guide our direction and ensure men actively participate in discussions about domestic violence. Martin has also become an expert in safe haven logistics, ensuring the secure execution of our initiatives.
His strategic vision and unwavering commitment to safety make him an invaluable asset, dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment.
Tahni Hurst - Secretary
Stephanie Reeves- Board member
Debra Rodriques- Treasurer
A project coordinator, a mum of two young daughters, a lover of sport, tea and technology, Tahni is Worthy Australia's board secretary and board member.
Tahni’s goal at Worthy is to enable the board to make informed decisions through meaningful data and a supportive technical architecture to help achieve Worthy’s objectives.
Tahni wants to
A project coordinator, a mum of two young daughters, a lover of sport, tea and technology, Tahni is Worthy Australia's board secretary and board member.
Tahni’s goal at Worthy is to enable the board to make informed decisions through meaningful data and a supportive technical architecture to help achieve Worthy’s objectives.
Tahni wants to demonstrate to her daughters the importance of being inclusive and selfless as well as showing that women are incredibly resilient and strong with the ability to overcome even the worst of adversities. She is proud to be on the journey with Worthy Australia, supporting these kick-ass courageous women to thrive in their independence and to break the cycle of domestic violence related homelessness.
Debra Rodriques- Treasurer
Stephanie Reeves- Board member
Debra Rodriques- Treasurer
Debra has over 18 years of experience in the finance/ accounting industry. Starting her career as an Accountant, Debra moved into finance, and quickly progressed to mortgage broking.
After 10 years of being a co-founder of a mortgage brokerage company, she is now the sole owner of her own business and excelling. Debra utilises brings her
Debra has over 18 years of experience in the finance/ accounting industry. Starting her career as an Accountant, Debra moved into finance, and quickly progressed to mortgage broking.
After 10 years of being a co-founder of a mortgage brokerage company, she is now the sole owner of her own business and excelling. Debra utilises brings her wealth of knowledge in finance as Worthy's Treasurer & board member.
On top of her treasurer role, Debra can often be found volunteering at Safe Haven or travelling, and spending quality time with her family.
Stephanie Reeves- Board member
Stephanie Reeves- Board member
Stephanie Reeves- Board member
Steph is a dynamic leader with 16 years of experience in the disability and not-for-profit sector.
As an Executive Manager,
she has effectively led large projects including the service development, launch and successful ongoing performance of clinical services across multiple organisations.
Steph is experienced in change management and org
Steph is a dynamic leader with 16 years of experience in the disability and not-for-profit sector.
As an Executive Manager,
she has effectively led large projects including the service development, launch and successful ongoing performance of clinical services across multiple organisations.
Steph is experienced in change management and organisational culture, including in building resilient teams. She has strong experience in governance and risk, having led teams in the highly
regulated National Disability Insurance Market for many years.
Steph has lived experience of domestic abuse and has completed survivor advocacy work, joining Worthy to help steer Worthy towards achieving our mission.
Meredith Lane- Board member
Stephanie Reeves- Board member
Stephanie Reeves- Board member
Meredith has over 30 years of diverse experience in marketing, radio, broadcasting, sales & relationship management, and not-for-profit sectors.
Her journey in the charitable sector began as a founding member of SoldierOn, a national defence force charity. Meredith gained invaluable insights into organisational development, strategic plann
Meredith has over 30 years of diverse experience in marketing, radio, broadcasting, sales & relationship management, and not-for-profit sectors.
Her journey in the charitable sector began as a founding member of SoldierOn, a national defence force charity. Meredith gained invaluable insights into organisational development, strategic planning, and effective stakeholder engagement.
Additionally, her involvement in the Advisory Council for Women and Families United by Defence Service provided a deep understanding of advocating for diverse communities and collaborating with governmental bodies.