An older man in a blue shirt outdoors
An older man in a blue shirt outdoors

ABOUT BETTER TOGETHER CO.

Like-minded people.
A common purpose.

We came together to put our skills to work where they matter most: helping for-purpose organisations do more good, for longer.

OUR STORY

Different paths. One reason to be here.

Better Together Co. is a group of like-minded people who came together with a common purpose: to use the skills we built over our careers to make a real difference for organisations that exist to help others.

Between us we bring commercial, legal and finance backgrounds from large organisations, and years of hands-on experience in the for-purpose sector, including disability, NDIS and community services. We have sat in your seat, and we know the pressure of keeping services running while the numbers tighten.

We are not here to hand over a report and leave. We work alongside you, as allies, until the change is real.

OUR PEOPLE

The people behind the
work.

Corporate experience and sector experience, in the same room. Here is who you will be working with, and why we do it.

Corporate experience and sector experience, in the same room. Here is who you will be working with, and why we do it.

Renee Peterson

Principal, People and Change

[Background, e.g. Finance]

[Sector experience]

“[One or two sentences in Renee’s own words: why she does this work, or a moment in the sector that stayed with her.]”

[Two lines on Renee’s career: where she has worked and what she leads at Better Together Co.]

Renee Peterson

Principal, People and Change

[Background, e.g. Finance]

[Sector experience]

“[One or two sentences in Renee’s own words: why she does this work, or a moment in the sector that stayed with her.]”

[Two lines on Renee’s career: where she has worked and what she leads at Better Together Co.]

Renee Peterson

Principal, People and Change

[Background, e.g. Finance]

[Sector experience]

“[One or two sentences in Renee’s own words: why she does this work, or a moment in the sector that stayed with her.]”

[Two lines on Renee’s career: where she has worked and what she leads at Better Together Co.]

Tony Rutherford

Principal, Legal and Governance

Legal

[Sector experience]

“[One or two sentences in Tony’s own words: why he brings his legal career to the for-purpose sector.]”

[Two lines on Tony’s legal career and standing, for example areas of practice and roles held, and what he leads at Better Together Co.]

Tony Rutherford

Principal, Legal and Governance

Legal

[Sector experience]

“[One or two sentences in Tony’s own words: why he brings his legal career to the for-purpose sector.]”

[Two lines on Tony’s legal career and standing, for example areas of practice and roles held, and what he leads at Better Together Co.]

Tony Rutherford

Principal, Legal and Governance

Legal

[Sector experience]

“[One or two sentences in Tony’s own words: why he brings his legal career to the for-purpose sector.]”

[Two lines on Tony’s legal career and standing, for example areas of practice and roles held, and what he leads at Better Together Co.]

Cathy Williamson

Principal, Operations and Delivery

[Background]

[Sector experience]

“[One or two sentences in Cathy’s own words: why she does this work.]”

[Two lines on Cathy’s career: where she has worked and what she leads at Better Together Co.]

Cathy Williamson

Principal, Operations and Delivery

[Background]

[Sector experience]

“[One or two sentences in Cathy’s own words: why she does this work.]”

[Two lines on Cathy’s career: where she has worked and what she leads at Better Together Co.]

Cathy Williamson

Principal, Operations and Delivery

[Background]

[Sector experience]

“[One or two sentences in Cathy’s own words: why she does this work.]”

[Two lines on Cathy’s career: where she has worked and what she leads at Better Together Co.]

Marc Robertson

Principal, Strategy and Finance

Transformation

[Sector experience]

“[One or two sentences in Marc’s own words: why he started Better Together Co.]”

[Two lines on Marc’s career: transformation leadership in multinational organisations and what he leads at Better Together Co.]

Marc Robertson

Principal, Strategy and Finance

Transformation

[Sector experience]

“[One or two sentences in Marc’s own words: why he started Better Together Co.]”

[Two lines on Marc’s career: transformation leadership in multinational organisations and what he leads at Better Together Co.]

Marc Robertson

Principal, Strategy and Finance

Transformation

[Sector experience]

“[One or two sentences in Marc’s own words: why he started Better Together Co.]”

[Two lines on Marc’s career: transformation leadership in multinational organisations and what he leads at Better Together Co.]

FROM OUR CORPORATE CAREERS

Commercial discipline, legal and financial rigour, and experience leading change at scale.

FROM THE SECTOR

Lived understanding of funding, compliance, workforce and what care looks like on the ground.

TOGETHER

Advice that works in the real world of for-purpose organisations, delivered by people who care how it lands.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

Experienced operators. One discipline, applied six ways.

01

We run and transform

Your teams keep services and care running while we add expertise and capacity where it’s needed.

02

We start small

Every engagement begins with a low-cost diagnostic, so your board sees the prize before committing.

03

We link fees to value

Fees can be linked to value captured, with every initiative tracked into the P&L and cashflow.

04

We leave capability behind

Skills, tools and methods stay with your people long after we step back.

Who we work with

Disability and NDIS providers

Supported Independent Living operators

Charities and not-for-profits

Social enterprises

Boards and executive teams

OUR VALUES

What guides us, in everything we do.

Compassion

We listen first, and work to understand each organisation and the people it serves.

Excellence

Quality, continuous improvement and practical innovation in everything we deliver.

Integrity

Honest, transparent advice that builds trust and clear accountability.

Empowerment

Equipping your people with the tools and support to carry the work forward.

CONTACT US

Let’s start a
conversation.

Tell us about your organisation and what you would like to strengthen. We will come back to you within two business days.

Tell us about your organisation