Village Support Limited is established as a Company Limited by Guarantee, providing a strong and accountable governance framework to support its growing work across communities.
The organisation is guided by a Managing Director and a board of experienced directors who bring expertise across community leadership, governance and public policy. Together, they provide strategic oversight and direction to ensure Village Support Limited continues delivering meaningful support and opportunities for young people, families and communities.
The Finance, Audit, Risk and Compliance (FARC) Committee supports the Board by overseeing financial management, governance and organisational risk. The committee acts in an advisory capacity and ensures the organisation maintains strong financial accountability and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Key responsibilities include:
Through this oversight, the committee helps ensure Village Support Limited maintains responsible financial management and strong governance practices.
The Child Safeguarding Oversight Committee ensures Village Support Limited maintains the highest standards of child safety and wellbeing across all programs and services.
The committee oversees safeguarding policies, procedures and compliance with relevant legislation and standards, including the Queensland Child Safe Standards and child protection laws.
Key responsibilities include:
This oversight helps ensure Village Support Limited provides safe, supportive environments for children and young people involved in its programs.
Village Support Limited is registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee, a structure commonly used by not-for-profit organisations in Australia. This framework supports strong governance, accountability and transparency, ensuring the organisation can responsibly manage programs, funding and community partnerships.
Village Support Limited was established by the Queensland African Communities Council (QACC) to strengthen and expand support services for African communities across Queensland. The organisation provides a dedicated structure to deliver community programs while maintaining strong governance and operational oversight.
Strategic direction and governance oversight are provided by the Board of Directors, led by the Managing Director. The board brings together experience across community leadership, governance, public policy and social services to help guide the organisation’s growth and long-term impact.
Governance committees support the board by providing focused oversight in key areas such as financial management, risk and compliance, and safeguarding practices. These committees help ensure the organisation maintains responsible governance and operates in line with regulatory and ethical standards.
Financial oversight is supported by the Finance, Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee, which reviews financial planning, reporting, audit processes and organisational risk. This structure helps ensure funds are managed responsibly and that the organisation maintains strong financial transparency.
Village Support Limited maintains a strong safeguarding framework to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people involved in its programs. Oversight is provided by the Child Safeguarding Oversight Committee, which monitors safeguarding policies, training, incident management and compliance with relevant child protection legislation and standards.
Strong governance ensures Village Support Limited can operate responsibly, respond to community needs and maintain the trust of partners, funders and the communities it serves. Clear leadership, oversight and accountability help the organisation deliver programs that create meaningful and lasting impact.
Village Support Limited has a dedicated Child Safeguarding Support Officer who can assist with enquiries or concerns related to child safety. Contact details are provided on this page so concerns can be raised and addressed appropriately.
