Mark Townend
Board Director

Mark has decades of experience working in local government, commercial and not-for-profit industries, including 19 years as Chief Executive Officer of RSPCA Queensland before joining Spinal Life Australia in October 2019.
Mark is skilled in organisational development, process improvement, innovation, strategic planning and implementation of motivated workplace cultures and has been recognised with a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) and is a recipient of the Prime Minister’s Federation Medal for significant services to the community.
In this section
Supporting
600 people
in need
receive a free meal, sandwich or food parcel each week.
8,220
individuals
receive mental health support.
3,500
seniors
supported to lead a fulfilling and independent life.
More than
600
retirees reside in our award-winning independent retirement villages.
480 QLD children
and families receive respite, end of life, and after death care.