Providence’s partner Curijo Pty Ltd, a 100% Aboriginal‑owned organisation, Providence supported Services Australia over an extended period to deliver performance and internal audits on behalf of the Internal Audit Function. The work covered a wide range of complex and sensitive audit areas, including Indigenous programs, remote servicing models, procurement controls, risk management, compliance obligations and service delivery in regional and remote communities. A culturally tailored advisory and engagement approach was central to the work, enabling meaningful engagement with Aboriginal communities and remote service users across Northern Territory, Western Australia and Far North Queensland. The team combined deep public sector audit expertise with culturally informed engagement, building trust, listening to lived experience and addressing issues respectfully. Findings were shared progressively with senior leaders and audit committees, supporting informed decision‑making and practical improvement. The outcome was a series of robust audit reports with clear, actionable recommendations that strengthened governance, informed service redesign and underpinned future funding and reform decisions.
Providence supported Sittis Roofing during a period of significant financial stress, providing corporate advisory support to stabilise the business and strengthen financial oversight. The organisation was facing cash‑flow pressure, fragmented financial systems and limited visibility at leadership level. Working alongside Tailored Accountants, a structured advisory model was put in place to restore control and improve decision‑making. This included establishing clear financial governance through improved bookkeeping, disciplined cash‑flow management, and timely reconciliation of accounts. Strategic accounting oversight introduced budgets, forecasts and performance reporting, enabling leadership to understand financial position and risks. Monthly CFO‑level advisory focused on cash‑flow trends, financial risk and forward planning, supporting informed decisions by owners and advisors. End‑of‑year processes strengthened compliance, audit readiness and regulatory assurance. The outcome was a business that moved from near insolvency to profitability, with clear financial governance, improved confidence at leadership level, and systems in place to support sustainable growth in a competitive market.
Providence through its strategic partnership with Tailored Accountants, Providence supported Underground Spirits to strengthen corporate oversight and financial governance as the business scaled from a small manufacturer to a more complex commercial operation. The engagement evolved alongside the company’s growth, ensuring governance arrangements, financial controls and decision‑making kept pace with increasing operational complexity. Early work focused on establishing fit‑for‑purpose financial systems, budgets and cash‑flow models to give leadership clear visibility and control. As the business expanded, Providence supported the introduction of integrated systems, enhanced reporting and structured CFO‑level advisory to support informed decisions by the Director. Ongoing advisory focused on cash‑flow management, forecasting, risk and compliance, ensuring financial information was timely, reliable and decision‑ready. The outcome was stronger financial governance, clearer accountability, and improved confidence at leadership level. Underground Spirits now operates with disciplined oversight, scalable systems and advisory support that enables sustainable growth in a highly competitive market.
Providence was engaged by the Torres Strait Regional Authority to strengthen and revitalise corporate and committee governance arrangements that had been weakened by staff turnover, COVID‑19 impacts, and constrained resources. Working closely with the Community‑elected Board, Audit and Risk Committee and Administration, Providence undertook a comprehensive governance review to identify performance gaps and restore confidence in governance processes. The work focused on strengthening committee effectiveness, clarifying roles between the Board and Administration, and improving the quality of financial, performance and risk oversight. Providence supported the Audit and Risk Committee Chair to lead governance reform, sharing practical expertise and building capability across leadership. This included updating financial reporting charters and workplans, establishing the foundations of a compliant performance framework, redesigning internal controls and internal audit arrangements, and aligning risk management with Commonwealth policy. The outcome was fit‑for‑purpose corporate governance, stronger committee oversight, improved compliance and transparency, and renewed trust between leadership, administration and community stakeholders.
Adash is Providence’s CEO and is responsible to the Providence Board and Providence’s clients for ensuring the timely delivery of outcomes through advice, guidance and mentoring to Providence’s staff.
