Carla has 10+ years’ experience in business development and partnership management across the not-for-profit, public and private sectors. Carla is passionate about organisations being purpose driven and having a positive impact on people and the planet.
Prior to joining the OCCE team Carla worked at Zoos Victoria which is the not-for-profit organisation which operates Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary and Werribee Open Range Zoo. Here, Carla managed Zoos Victoria’s commercial partnership portfolio in addition to driving new business through a consultative approach creating bespoke partnership opportunities.
Previous to joining Zoos Victoria Carla held the role of Regional Marketing Manager at Tourism Victoria focussed on managing relationships with regional tourism boards with the aim to increase visitation to regional Victoria.
Carla looks forward to working with commercial customers to form genuine, meaningful and impactful partnerships.
The Australian Government will soon review the recommendations of the Disability Royal Commission, including employment services and opportunities for people living with disability. Around 16,000 people living with disabilities work as Supported Employees across Australia. Working in Supported Employment makes a significant difference in the lives of people with disability – engaging in work helps […]
“Expression” Exhibition at Cardinia Cultural Centre
The OC Art Space provides a welcoming, encouraging environment for participants to learn creative forms of self-expression. Living with intellectual and developmental disabilities can feel isolating, especially when your natural type of communication isn’t widely understood. That’s why support staff Renate and Val have worked to build a strong foundation at OC Connections for participants […]
In July, two residents from our Oakleigh Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) made the trip up to Echuca to participate in a game of footy with Moama Rockets! Tim and Bart are members of the Mazenod Panthers in Glen Waverly, an all-abilities football club that goes up against teams from around Victoria. They woke up bright […]