M Public M/ment, DipGov(PM), BSW, CertA&WT, GAICD
Darren Young, Chief Executive of COTA Queensland, appointed in July 2022. Darren brings over 30 years’ experience as a not-for-profit professional. His recent experience includes being the Executive Advisor for Australian Red Cross in Queensland, and he was formerly the State Director for Mission Australia across both Queensland and the Northern Territory. Darren has extensive experience in leading services within communities and has held executive level roles within local government, state government and ‘for purpose’ organisations. His portfolios have been diverse and include residential and community aged care, children, youth and family services, homelessness, employment programs, mental health, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, and early learning services. He has also held board roles in aged care, child protection and housing and homelessness in Queensland.
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