• The Open Minds Board

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  • Focusing on quality supports for everyone

    • Edward Phelan

      Chair
      MAICD

      Ed joined the Open Minds Board in July 2025, and is also a Director of the CV Services Group, Director of Edmund Rice Educations Flexi Schools and QLD Councillor for the Australian Industry Group. Ed has over 30 years’ experience delivering exceptional results across diverse industries, including manufacturing, construction, asset management, and not-for-profits. Ed has a passion for corporate social responsibility and training young people from diverse backgrounds and ensuring they are workforce ready through education.

    • Damian Bell

      Director

      Damian Bell is the Group CEO of Vertaview Group, leading a portfolio of purpose‑driven organisations to deliver improved quality of life and strengthened community outcomes.

      With more than 20 years of global leadership experience and a background spanning services, infrastructure, finance and law, he is recognised for driving strategic growth, organisational transformation and high‑performing teams. Damian’s values‑led approach and long‑standing commitment to social impact continue to guide Vertaview’s mission to amplify enduring positive change.

    • Elissa Morriss

      Director
      MPsych (Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology), Churchill Fellow

      Elissa Morriss is a psychologist with more than 35 years’ experience in brain injury rehabilitation and vocational rehabilitation, working with adults with disability and their family members, and with community services.

    • Alexandra Stott

      Head of Business Execution, General Counsel and Company Secretary

      Alexandra joined the Vertaview Group in November 2025, bringing extensive legal experience across private practice and in-house roles. Her career has a diverse background spanning various sectors and areas of law, including human rights, financial services, governance, commercial, property, and complex litigation.

      Alexandra holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce, and is admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia.

  • Our governing board keep our values
    at the forefront of our decisions

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      Integrity

      We always do the best that we can and believe in being held accountable in order to do what is right.

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      Curiosity

      We ask questions, are always interested, and never stop learning about what is best for our clients.

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      Togetherness

      We are stronger as a team, understanding that we can always achieve more collectively than as individuals.

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      People-centred

      As a support and people-focused organisation, we believe that we can do nothing for you without you.

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      Respect

      We know that each person and their experiences are unique, and strive to always respect everyone that we work with.

  • We believe in full
    transparency

    Open Minds is committed to meeting the highest standards in corporate and clinical governance, transparency, and accountability. We are compliant with constitutional obligations and regularly review our governance arrangements, as well as developments in current practices, expectations, and regulations.