the people behind Allara

Meet the Team

Each team member brings a unique mix of expertise, passion, and creativity, driving our mission to provide exceptional care and support. Meet the dedicated professionals who make Allara a trusted leader in healthcare.

our management team

rachel carey

Founder & Group Chief Empowerment Officer

Rachel Carey

Founder & Group Chief Empowerment Officer

With almost two decades of experience in disability services, Rachel is a strong advocate and an expert in Supported Independent Living. Her outstanding work in the disability sector has earned her numerous awards and recognition.

Christopher Hill

CEO

Christopher Hill

CEO

As Chief Empowerment Officer at Allara Support Services, Chris Hill brings over 20 years of experience across diverse industries, including manufacturing, fitness, banking, not-for-profit, and children's services.

With a passion for building purpose-driven teams, Chris focuses on creating exceptional customer experiences and fostering a positive workplace culture. His leadership style is hands-on, often found on-site collaborating with different teams to solve challenges and drive progress. By empowering individuals to understand the impact of their roles, Chris unlocks untapped potential across the organisation.

Sarah sammut

Chief People Officer

Sarah Sammut

Chief People Officer

Sarah, the CPO at Allara, excels in several domains, including customer experience, HR strategy, operational business transformation, and excellence. Her multifaceted expertise enables her to drive significant improvements across the organisation.

Sarah’s strategic approach to people management, change, communications, and project management ensures that Allara remains at the forefront of the NDIS sector.

Joel sokkar

Chief Financial Officer

Joel Sokkar

Chief Financial Officer

As Chief Financial Officer at Allara Support Services, Joel leads all financial operations, ensuring sustainable growth and fiscal responsibility across the organisation.

His strategic oversight encompasses budgeting, financial planning, and reporting, all geared towards optimising resources to support our mission. With a sharp eye for detail and a commitment to transparency, Joel’s leadership in financial management strengthens our foundation, enabling Allara to deliver impactful services and continue expanding our support for participants and the community.

Rachel McCarthy

Jr Chief of Staff

Rachel MacCarthy

Jr. Chief of Staff

As Jr Chief of Staff at Allara Support Services, Rachel supports the CEO and executive team in delivering strategy, execution, and growth across the business. With extensive experience in operations, leadership, and organisational alignment, Rachel ensures vision is translated into action, driving accountability, efficiency, and strong outcomes for both clients and staff.

Melissa Robertson

Sales & Marketing Lead

Melissa Robertson

Sales & Marketing Lead

Melissa is an accomplished executive leader with expertise spanning sales and marketing, business transformation, people and culture, organisational change and commercial strategy. Drawing on a diverse background in executive leadership, HR, recruitment and coaching, she specialises in helping organisations navigate change, strengthen culture and capability, and deliver sustainable commercial outcomes.

As Head of Sales & Marketing at Allara, Melissa leads the organisation’s commercial growth strategy with a strong focus on participant engagement, strategic partnerships and market leadership. Her approach combines commercial discipline with a genuine commitment to people-centred solutions that deliver lasting impact for participants, employees, and the communities Allara serves.

rebecca quayle

Participant success manager

Rebecca Quayle

Participant Success Manager

Rebecca focuses on implementing enhancements to consistently deliver exceptional service to our participants. Her expertise ensures that Allara remains responsive to the evolving needs of participants, continuously improving service delivery.

Rebecca’s commitment to excellence is evident in her approach to service management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and participant satisfaction.

Rebecca Carey

Participant success manager

Rebecca Carey

Participant Success Manager

I help create meaningful connections that lead to collaborative, long-term partnerships. My approach is grounded in listening, understanding, and building trust—because the best outcomes come from genuine relationships. I value open dialogue, shared ideas, and working together to find solutions that feel right for everyone involved. For me, success is about people first, and results follow naturally.

Lara Busby

People and culture officer

Lara Busby

People and Culture Officer

Lara is the People and Culture Officer as well as the Payroll officer at Allara Support Services She is dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. Her role focuses on enhancing employee well-being, supporting professional growth, and promoting a strong company culture. She works closely with leadership and teams to ensure our values are reflected in everyday practices, driving both individual and organisational success.

Supported Independent Living Managers

The Senior Leadership Team at Allara Support Services recognises that their success is intrinsically linked to the dedication and hard work of their team of Supported Independent Living (SIL) Managers and Support Workers. On the frontline of delivering quality support to our participants, our team consists of six dedicated and hardworking SIL Managers who oversee all our SIL services, properties, and participants. Alongside them, our team of over 200 Support Workers are committed to providing exceptional care and support, ensuring that each participant receives the personalised assistance they need. This collaborative effort between leadership and frontline staff is the cornerstone of Allara’s commitment to excellence and participant well-being.

the people behind Allara

Meet the Team

our management team

rachel carey

Founder & Group Chief Empowerment Officer

Rachel Carey

Christopher Hill

CEO

Sarah sammut

Chief People Officer

Joel sokkar

Chief Financial Officer

Rachel McCarthy

Jr Chief of Staff

Melissa Robertson

Sales & Marketing Lead

rebecca quayle

Participant success manager

Rebecca Carey

Participant success manager

Lara Busby

People and culture officer

Supported Independent Living Managers

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the people behind Allara

Meet the Team

our management team

rachel carey

Founder & Group Chief Empowerment Officer

Christopher Hill

CEO

Sarah sammut​

Chief People Officer

Joel sokkar​

Chief Financial Officer

Rachel McCarthy

Jr Chief of Staff

Melissa Robertson

Sales & Marketing Lead

rebecca quayle​

Participant success manager

Rebecca Carey

Participant success manager

Lara Busby

People and culture officer

Supported Independent Living Managers

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Sarah sammut

Joel sokkar

rebecca quayle