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Meet the team

Our dedicated team is always committed to empowering you in your practice. With diverse backgrounds and expertise, our team brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to fostering strong partnerships with healthcare professionals like you. Together, we’re here to support your practice and provide you with exceptional service and support.
Get to know the faces behind our mission to enhance healthcare delivery.
BRENDAN BAILEY

Brendan Bailey

Head of Sales South Region

Brendan joined IA in early 2017 and manages the VIC/WA/SA & TAS sales teams. Brendan also, in conjunction with Karin van der Sar, is responsible for managing all National sales operations.

KARIN VAN DER SAR

Karin van der Sar

Head of Sales North Region

Karin has been with IA since mid-2014 and manages the NSW, ACT & QLD sales teams. Karin together with Brendan Bailey is responsible for managing all National sales operations as well.

SIMON AUTON

Simon Auton

Corporate Account Manager – Head Office Corporate Accounts in QLD

Simon has been with IA since mid-2019 and is responsible for managing all corporate accounts in Queensland. He also provides ongoing support to the Account Managers in the North Region and acts as 2IC to the Head of Sales in that region.

PAUL HOLDEN

Paul Holden

Account Manager – Lead – North/Eastern Suburbs

Paul has been with IA since June 2016. Paul is responsible for the North and East of Victoria, while also providing ongoing support to the Account Managers in the South Region and acts as 2IC to the Head of Sales in that region.

VINCE SILLUZIO

Vince Silluzio

Corporate Account Manager

Vince joined IA in October 2018 and is responsible for managing all state and national, Victorian based corporate accounts.

DEBBIE FARRAR

Debbie Farrar

Account Manager – Western Suburbs

Debbie has been with IA since June 2019 and is responsible for managing and liaising with all accounts across the Western Metro and Western Regional areas of Victoria. This covers Aged Care, Home Care package providers, NDIS and DVA.

TANIA DIONSIO

Tania Dionsio

Account Manager – Eastern/Southern Suburbs

Tania has been with IA since June 2019 and manages accounts across South/East Melbourne and regionally through Gippsland and out to Lakes Entrance. Primary responsibilities are supporting Aged Care, Home Care package providers, NDIS and DVA prescribers.

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Magdalena Cichocki

Account Manager – South Eastern Melbourne & Benalla, Albury/Wodonga

Magdalena joined Independence Australia in 2021 and will be supporting customers in Melbourne’s South Eastern Suburbs as well as the regional areas of Benalla and Albury/Wodonga.

Alain Adolphe

Alain Adolphe

Corporate Account Manager – Head Office Corporate Accounts in NSW

Alain joined IA early 2018 and is responsible for managing all corporate accounts in NSW & ACT.

Bodine Harris

Bodine Harris

Account Manager – Southern NSW

Bodine has been responsible for the southern Sydney and NSW accounts since late 2022.

Steven Tesauro

Steven Tesuauro

Account Manager – Western NSW

Steven Tesauro joined IA mid 2023 and manages the western Sydney & NSW accounts.

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Jewrusha Simont

Account Manager – NSW Nth 4

Joined IA end of July 2024 to manage accounts from Gosford to Grafton and all that that falls within NSW Northern. Primary responsibilities are supporting Aged Care, Home Care packages providers, NDIS and DVA prescribers.

Danika Dillon

Daria Bociarski

Account Manager – Northern Sydney and regional areas

Daria joined IA early 2024 and manages the accounts in Northern Sydney and regional areas of Riverina, Wagga Wagga as well as Tamworth-Armidale.

RENEE SIMMONDS

Renee Simmonds

Account Manager – Perth North

Renee has been with IA since February 2022 and manages accounts in Perth North and the regional areas North of Perth.

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Alan Persic

Account Manager – WA

I joined Independence Australia on 22nd July 2024 and I am the Account Manager for WA both metro and regional, my responsibilities include supporting.

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Tori Castell

Account Manager – Southern Brisbane

Tori has been with IA since mid-2021 and manages the Gold Coast, southern Brisbane and QLD accounts.

STEPHEN GARTON

Stephen Garton

Account Manager – Western Brisbane

Stephen joined IA mid-2019 and looks after the western Brisbane and QLD accounts.

Brian Gwyther

Brian Gwyther

Account Manager – North of Brisbane and the regional areas

Brian manages the accounts in the North of Brisbane and the regional areas of the Wide Bay as well as Townsville and Cairns. He joined Independence Australia in 2024.

ANNE WEBBER

Anne Webber

Account Manager – South Australia and Northern Territory

Anne joined IA in June 2022 and is responsible for looking after all accounts in SA & NT plus Broken Hill and Mildura.

ANGELA O'NEILL

Angela O’Neill

Account Manager – Facilitator – All of TAS

Angela has been with IA since early 2015. Angela is based in, and manages Tasmania. Angela’s primary responsibilities are in supporting and facilitating manufacturer support for our TAS Government Contracts, as well as supporting TAS Aged Care, Home Care package providers, NDIS customers and DVA prescribers. Angela also acts as Facilitator in training to our National Sales team.

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