Glenray supporting people living with disability for over 65 years

Glenray also supports families and carers to support their loved ones with Respite & Short Term Accommodation, Plan management and Support Coordination.

Glenray is an approved NDIS provider and employ over 300 staff across the organisation, with our focus on inclusion and accessibility this includes over 50 people living with disability.

Glenray’s purpose is to be the leading provider of quality disability support in Central West NSW, providing opportunities for people living with disability to have choice and control and empower them to live the life they choose.

Learn our History

Glenray began in 1957 when Mrs Glen Fogarty & Mrs Beryl Dowling recognized the need for education for children with disabilities.

Glenray Special School opened in 1957, starting in a repurposed horse stable, behind the Uniting Church in William St.

The overwhelming demand prompted fundraising efforts that resulted in a new school building opening in 1961 on Browning st, accommodating 25 students.

In 1965 Glenray expanded its services to include a Sheltered Workshop to provide skill development and work opportunities.

Despite challenges such as a devastating fire in 2018, Glenray persevered, rebuilding its facilities and launching a state-of-the-art laundry equipped to cater to substantial industry demands.

Today, Glenray stands as a symbol of progress, recently opening 'Casuarina,' its latest group home, representing a commitment to fostering independence and inclusion. Through determination and a focus on safe, trusted support, Glenray remains dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities, looking ahead to a future where you can embrace your tomorrow.

Glenray continued to evolve and diversify its services, establishing employment opportunities like the Wash Shop turned Glenray Laundry, and accommodation for both adults and children with disabilities, with the opening of Glenray House and Glenray Park.

The transformative acquisition of St. Michaels orphanage in 1982 marked the beginning of Glenray's expansive growth, culminating in the development of the modern Glenray Village, consisting of multiple group homes.

Meet Our Team

Glenray has a dedicated and skilled Executive Management Team that is committed  to executing the organisation’s strategy and overseeing its day to day operations The team is supported by disability support workers to deliver high quality reliable support to the people in our care.

  • Kath Graham

    General Manager

    Kath who joined Glenray in June 2018, has more than 20 years’ experience in delivering growth and sustainability to businesses. Kath has experience working with a variety of businesses, industries and government agencies where she has delivered several significant projects.

    "Building a dominant position in the market that will foster the growth and development essential to Glenray's longevity as the go-to service provider for individuals with disabilities in the Central Western Region of New South Wales is contingent upon sustainability."

  • Scott Green

    Chief Financial Officer

    Scott is a registered nurse and worked in Mental Health and acute disability care before joining Glenray. Scott started managing Glenray house and now is the CFO. Scott spends his weekends on the tools renovating a house which has good bones, but sadly lacking in other areas.

  • Kate Gorrell

    Manager Learning & Development

    Kate joined Glenray in April 2020, and is excited to be working for a local not for profit organisation who provides such critical services to people within the community.

    Kate is a Bathurst local, and has over 15 years working in HR roles, across private, not for profit and public sectors. Kate sees her role as a support for the rest of the staff at Glenray, who are helping people with a disability have the opportunity to develop their individual potential.

  • Andrew Sherlock

    Operations Manager

    After spending over 30 years working for multinational FMCG organisations, delivering operational improvements through product development, Andrew sought change and new challenges in his career. When the opportunity to work for Glenray came along, he jumped at the chance to share his expertise with a not for profit organisation as the Operations Manager for our various ADEs.

    Andrew has been working for Glenray since December 2022. He is enthusiastic to work for a local organisation that supports the community and makes a difference in people's lives.

  • Tammy Small

    NDIS Services Manager

    I have been involved in the disability support industry since I started studying for a diploma in welfare as I wanted to become a social worker assisting kids in foster care. As a support worker, I found joy in offering person-centered care to people with diverse disabilities. I fell in love with the industry and how rewarding it was to support people.

    Through this support I have gained 18 years of experience, I have worked with a wide range of individuals with disabilities. I enjoy all things NDIS and supporting people to live a meaningful life. Everyone is different so drilling down and helping people find their passions, achieving goals, and living as independently as possible despite their ability is truly awesome.

  • Julie Price

    Residential Support Manager

    Julie is passionate and dedicated to supporting people and has been working in the disability sector for over 14 years.

    During this time, she has dedicated herself to supporting people living with a disability through various roles. Her passion and commitment to helping others achieve their goals has seen her acquire several qualifications and excel across a variety of areas within Glenray.

    Her current position as Accommodation Manager, sees her continue to support people living with disability through her dedicated team.

  • Elisa Miller

    Marketing Manager

    Elisa joined Glenray in 2020 and brings many years experience across marketing, design & print. Her career has taken her overseas where she worked for 5 years in New Zealand helping businesses grow and thrive.

    Her passion for helping people has bought her to Glenray where she hopes she can use her skills in the not for profit organisation to shine a light on the amazing work that the team at Glenray does and help connect people living with a disability to the support they need.

Board of Directors

Our organisation as a not for profit has a volunteer board of directors who determine the strategic direction of the organisation and oversee compliance. All members bring a unique skillset and give generously of their time to see the ongoing success of Glenray.

Annual Reports