A genuine independent for Ku-ring-gai
About Indu
Professional experience to deliver results
Relevant and extensive experience in governance (GAICD) and finance (CA)
- Accredited company director and chartered accountant with degrees in Business and Economics
- Track record in sustainability developing nature based economic models for the Great Barrier Reef and as as Board Chair at Community Resources, overseeing 700 employees in waste management/recycling nationwide
- Advisory Board of Western Sydney University’s Institute of Culture and Society
- Specialising in property and infrastructure project finance at Lend Lease
20 years of leadership and delivery across Housing, Family Services, and First Nations’ sectors
- Served as Director of Strategic Support at the Department of Planning (in housing) for projects exceeding $200M annually
- Implemented profitability initiatives and social impact measurement as Chief Operating Officer of the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence
- Successfully secured funding for family services as Business Development Manager at Sisters of Charity Outreach
Dedicated and inclusive local leader committed to collaboration and diverse perspectives
- A passionate musician dedicated to fostering arts and cultural development, with notable commissions from Belvoir Theatre, ABC and Sydney Festival
- Actively engaged in community initiatives such as Ku-ring-gai Council’s Multicultural Advisory Committee, Voices of Bradfield, South Asians for Voice (Yes23) and Behind Closed Doors (domestic violence)
- Acknowledgement for achievement as an Atlantic Fellow (Oxford University) and recipient of the UTS Human Rights Award for Reconciliation
Building Community
Neighbourhood Connection
My connection to the community began at home, on my street in Killara and with my excellent neighbours. I enjoy walks in the bush and through the streets admiring homes and gardens that residents put so much care into.
Volunteering
I contribute actively through volunteer roles, from school P&F president to the advisory board at Western Sydney University. I am involved in First Nations and multicultural initiatives.
Passion for Music
I play the veena and value art that strengthens connections. I perform widely and have activated local spaces including the St Ives Showground and Mahratta in Wahroonga.
Family
My husband and I have raised our two sons locally, heavily involved in school and sporting activities. We enjoy a large, extended family in Sydney including my parents who live nearby.
Supporting Local Businesses
Local villages and shops matter – great bread, quirky barber, op shops, a lively local bar. I set up my husband’s practice and have deep respect for the contribution of small and medium businesses.
Professional Life
My work revolves around building vibrant and diverse communities anchored in a strong economy, culture, and sustainability.
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