Who We Are

RQ Living emerged from a vision to form a dedicated team to empower individuals to lead the lives they aspire to.

Our team's dedication, expertise, and comprehensive background in NDIS, complex care, aged care, community, and social work provide us with a unique advantage in supporting individuals with disabilities in Perth.

We embrace a research-oriented, person-first, holistic approach. Our all-encompassing strategy includes collaborating with service providers who are not only ethically reliable and highly skilled but also share our drive for guiding participants on a significant and empowering journey.

  • Ellen's passion for empowering the vulnerable and disadvantaged ensures that individuals have choice over their life journey. Ellen has overseen community operations, driving growth and performance across the aged care and disability services sectors. With over twenty years of leadership experience, focusing on initiating, sourcing, and delivering exceptional support services. She is an experienced leader with extensive experience in home and community care.

    Ellen's successful procurement of government contracts for the introduction of innovative care and support models has markedly enhanced the community and disability care sectors. These initiatives led to the accolade of Team of the Year and individual awards, underscoring a dedication to creativity that improves the experiences and outcomes for both clients, caregivers and staff.

    Ellen's business development, mentoring, and team building has been vital in her leadership roles. She is dedicated to promoting a culture of excellence, with an emphasis on service quality and care. Ellen's values drive her to ensure comprehensive support for staff, clients, and caregivers, focusing on a holistic, person-centred approach.

     Ellen has qualifications in Management, Leadership, and Person-Centred Care.

  • John is an accomplished executive and director with over three decades of experience spanning finance, corporate advisory, disability services, and business development.

    His career has been marked by leadership roles in both the public and private sectors, showcasing expertise in strategic planning, operational excellence, and innovative business solutions.

    He is the Director of RQ Living Pty Ltd and the Director of Utano Care Pty Ltd, a registered NDIS provider specialising in specialist disability accommodation.

    John also serve as the CEO of the Lyn Beazley Academy Ltd creating pathways to success for autistic young people.

  • Dino Santos is the CEO of RQ Living, leading its growth across Western Australia, with a focus on NDIS services and complex disability care. He brings over 25 years of leadership in the health and disability sectors, emphasizing human-centered, ethical service delivery. Prior to RQ Living, Dino held senior roles, including General Manager of Residential Services at Baptistcare and Chief Operating Officer at Auscare Group. He is known for driving operational efficiency, restructuring services, and leading teams through strategic growth and compliance initiatives. Dino’s expertise spans both government and not-for-profit sectors.  Dino holds a Bachelor of Arts, Psychology from Macquarie University