Our Team

Jane and Grant Co-Founders

Giving some time, energy and empathy to others in need is sometimes all that it is required to change someone’s life. It was this motivation where ‘It’s the Little Things Community” was born.

Jane and Grant want to share their journey with you all, and if it inspires just one person to provide a helping hand to a person in need, then it has all been worthwhile.

Our Amazing Volunteers

We couldn’t exist without our volunteers.

They are not only sensational cooks, delivery drivers and all-round caring people, they have become a part of the Itltc family where we have fun and enjoy each other’s company. Becoming a group of friends sharing a common goal and common sense of purpose.

Nia Operations Coordinator

Nia fell into a role in emergency relief completely by accident and it opened her eyes to a world she knew so little about. Through the pandemic, Nia saw the incredible void that exists in food insecurity and how it impacts so much of our lives. Through It’s the Little Things Community Nia has been able to assist in addressing that void in the hope of building a better community.

Alice Community Relations Coordinator

Alice has been an active community member for as long as she can remember, guided by a belief that kindness has the ability to link us all together. Various voluntary roles have provided opportunities for meeting people, sharing ideas and discovering what we can achieve together. Providing a meal or doing something to make someone’s day makes such a difference and she considers it a privilege to be able to do that as part of the It’s the Little Things Community team.

Meet the Board

  • Jane Stewart

    CO-FOUNDER & CEO

    Jane has always been passionate about the positive impact food can have on a persons life. Jane believes creating home styled, flavoursome meals brings people together, creating amazing memories that can last a lifetime.

    And in 2022, after spending many years volunteering within the aged care and outreach environments Jane felt the timing was right to combine her two passions in life-cooking and giving back to the community. And it was then, It’s the Little Things Community was born.

  • Grant Stewart

    CO-FOUNDER & CHAIRPERSON

    Driven by a passion to give back to the community and his love of cooking Grant transitioned from corporate life to become co-founder of Its the Little Things Community with his wife, Jane. Prior to this, Grant held senior positions within the financial services, agricultural and pharmaceutical industries.

  • Tony Murphy

    DEPUTY CHAIR & SECRETARY

    Tony is a Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition and has worked for 20+ years in leading companies throughout Australia, driving strategic partnerships, community engagement and diversity and inclusion.

  • Philippa Graham

    FINANCE

    Philippa is an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller and qualified Chartered Accountant. Philippa has broad experience across a range of industries including franchise operations in the entertainment, retail, services, and hospitality sectors as well as a background working for a Big 4 accounting firm.

  • Keshan Warakualle

    MARKETING

    Keshan has 19+ years of experience across the Fast Moving Consumer Goods Market, driving brand and product awareness across a global scale spanning across Australia, New Zealand Europe, Asia, Middle East and North America.

  • Andrew Lazari

    CORPORATE RELATIONS

    Andrew has worked in Financial Markets for over 30 years, within private firms and banking institutions, helping clients navigate financial markets and manage their risk.

    He is currently employed as an Executive Director within a major Australian bank.

    As part of ITLTC since the early days, he enjoys helping the community, whilst improving his cooking skills!

  • Ali Jackson

    COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

    Ali Jackson holds a Bachelor of Business with a major in Marketing and has extensive experience in Business Development and event management within legal firms. Passionate about community involvement, Ali is dedicated to helping others through various community-focused endeavors. Ali’s love for cooking and involvement with It’s The Little Things Community as a volunteer since its inception makes her a great addition to the Board.