After 10 years as Scope’s CEO, Dr Jennifer Fitzgerald is stepping down from her role. The Board thanks and honours Jenny for her outstanding leadership and service to the Mission of Scope through extraordinary times. She took on the mantle of CEO at the start of a significant period of change, leading Scope through transformation, ensuring Scope is well placed to thrive in the NDIS environment.

Under her leadership, Scope has had many achievements. These include the successful tender to the Victorian government for 41% of their Supported Independent Living (SIL) services, and the transition of those services to the NDIS.

In 2021, she also oversaw the expansion into New South Wales and the transfer of additional SIL services from Uniting VIC/TAS, growing Scope’s national footprint.

Throughout her time as CEO, Jenny has been a champion for people with disability and their families, through strategic advocacy with government.

We were pleased to see her contribution and service to people with disability recognised last year, when she was awarded an Order of Australia Medal in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honour Roll.

We sincerely thank Jenny for her outstanding leadership of Scope for the past decade.

Welcome Kate MacRae

I’m delighted to announce the appointment of Kate MacRae to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Kate is an insightful and dynamic leader, and is passionate about collaboration, innovation, and advocacy in the disability sector. She is an accomplished CEO and Board member in the health and disability sectors. Her strong leadership skills and experience, and her vision for social impact make her the ideal person to lead Scope into the future.

Kate takes up her appointment on 26 April 2022. Scope’s Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer, Peter Hartnett, will be Interim CEO from 5 February until Kate commences on April 26th.

On behalf of the Scope team, I wish you and your family a wonderful start to the year.

Kind regards,

Professor Sanchia Aranda AM
Chair of the Board
Scope (Aust) Ltd

“It has been an absolute honour and privilege to have led Scope over the last 10 years. I’m particularly proud of how we’ve transformed into a growing customer focused and commercial organisation, while remaining true to our Mission and Values.

I would also like to acknowledge that the support from you, our loyal donors, has been incredible and truly has made a difference in helping us to continue to enable each person we support to live as empowered and equal citizens.

Over my journey at Scope, I’ve had the privilege of meeting numerous donors, and the attributes that are always evident are your incredible generosity, loyalty and empathy – thank you for your wonderful support.” Dr Jennifer Fitzgerald AM

 

“I am honored and excited to have this opportunity to lead Scope, and to build on the legacy of Dr Fitzgerald. I look forward to working collaboratively with customers, families and staff to explore their aspirations for the future of Scope. I am committed to ensuring that Scope retains its focus on providing a quality, evidence-based service and its profile as a leader in innovative practice.” Kate MacRae