Indu Balachandran
Co-Chair 

Indu Balachandran has led work in strategy, program design and delivery, and governance in the social-purpose sector for over 15 years. Indu is a Global Atlantic Fellow in social equity.  

Her advisory roles include the Board of Western Sydney University’s Institute of Culture and Society, and Kuring-Gai Council’s Multicultural Advisory Committee. Her prior leadership roles were at the Aboriginal Housing Office (NSW Gov), the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence and Social Ventures Australia. Indu plays the veena and is a cultural producer interested in placemaking. Indu was a recipient of the UTS Human Rights Award for Reconciliation.

Indu brings a mix of commercial experience, social equity work, and community engagement knowledge. She holds a Master of Social Change Leadership (Indigenous Knowledges), Master of Economics (Social Science, by research), and Bachelor of Business (Honours). Indu is also an accredited practitioner with Social Value International and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

Indu joined the Board in Nov 2019.

Katriina Heikkanen
Co-Chair

Katriina is an Aboriginal woman of Worimi descent. She is the Indigenous and Social Policy Manager for the Australian Football League (AFL) and serves on the Board of Tranby National Indigenous Adult Education & Training.   

Katriina has spent over 25 years working in Indigenous Affairs including 9 years in government across Indigenous portfolios for employment, education, arts and sports. She has a passion for uniting youth and communities through sports to create safe and inclusive environments for future generations. 

Katriina is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), has completed the Company Directors Course and holds a Diploma in Indigenous Leadership. 

Katriina joined the Board in May 2018. 

Nick Thomas
Deputy Chair

Nick has held executive positions in both the commercial and NFP sectors. He spent much of his professional career driving the growth and success of a large international travel organisation, based overseas for 20 years. 

He followed this with other projects in travel and tourism before becoming CEO of an Aboriginal development organisation in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Since retiring from full-time employment in 2015, he has engaged in consultancy work and currently serves as chair on two other NFP boards.  

Nick brings business development and management experience to Community Resources, together with strong financial acumen and governance skills. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours), a Masters of Business Administration and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Nick joined the Board in December 2021. 

Anne Sattler
Company Secretary

Anne owns and operates Anne Sattler Professional Services and Consulting, a small business that assists Aboriginal organisations with grant applications and report writing.

With over 20 years as a Commonwealth Public Servant in Aboriginal affairs and experience with the Forster Local Aboriginal Land Council, she offers deep knowledge in Aboriginal affairs, government policy, and community development.She holds a Diploma of Education (Primary Teaching) and an Advanced Certificate in Community Management.

Anne has been a board member for many years and recently rejoined in Nov 2010.

Toby Terlet

Toby is the CEO of the Northern Adelaide Waste Management Authority (NAWMA) and brings over 25 years of experience in international waste, energy, and water management.

Dedicated to sharing his expertise and improving our natural environment for future generations, Toby has held significant roles on numerous environmental industry Boards. He currently serves as Director at the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR), the national peak body for waste and resource recovery.  

Toby is passionate about identifying new opportunities and has been actively involved in large-scale developments in the renewable sector, such as Energy to Waste. He previously led Veolia’s West Midlands, Birmingham operation in the UK, and his work here earned him the Best in Class Birmingham Social Responsibility Charter Award.

With an Environmental Management Degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Toby brings a unique blend of vision and contemporary management practices to Community Resources. 

Toby joined the Board in March 2024.

Brendan Thomas

Brendan is a proud Dharug man with 20 years’ experience in the Property industry. 

Brendan has held Senior Leadership positions in some of Australia’s largest and most iconic companies and developed a strong understanding of Risk and Governance frameworks. Brendan has been on the CBA’s Indigenous Advisory Panel and RAP Advisory team, where he mentored many of his First Nations Brothers and Sisters, supporting their career and personal growth.Brendan’s passions culminated in him founding NGNU, which is a project management and consulting business that focuses on creating pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to enter the property industry in a culturally safe and supportive space. Brendan holds a Masters of Business Administration in Technology, Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours), a Diploma in Frontline Business Management and sits on the Property Council of Australia’s Division Council. 

Brendan joined the Board in October 2022.