Kuremara Appoints Gardner Chifadza as Chief Executive Officer

Kuremara appoints Gardner Chifadza as CEO (eff. 27 July 2026); founder Dr Shashi Varsani moves to the Board to support a smooth transition and continued growth.

QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, August 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kuremara, an NDIS registered disability support provider with more than ten years of experience delivering tailored care across Australia, today announced the appointment of Gardner Chifadza as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 27 July 2026. The appointment marks a significant milestone as the organisation sharpens its operational focus and continues to grow alongside the participants and communities it serves.

As CEO, Gardner will lead Kuremara's day-to-day operations with a focus on delivering more precise, consistent and person-centred support. His remit centres on strengthening operational systems so that quality of care and business performance advance together, enabling both the organisation and the people it supports to grow mutually.

Kuremara's mission remains unchanged: to provide quality support services when choice matters. Across its offices in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Mackay and Emerald, the provider delivers Supported Independent Living, Individualised Living Options, High Intensity Complex Care/supports, Mental Health Support, Short Term Accommodation and a full range of community services for participants with medical and mental health needs.

A considered leadership transition

Dr Shashi Varsani, who has led Kuremara as Chief Executive Officer, has stepped down from the role and will now serve on Kuremara's Board of Directors. In this new capacity, Dr Varsani will work closely with Gardner to ensure a smooth handover and continuity across the business, bringing deep organisational knowledge and a steady hand to the transition.

The move reflects Kuremara's commitment to stability and long-term stewardship. By retaining Dr Varsani's leadership at Board level while welcoming fresh operational direction, the organisation aims to preserve the culture and standards its participants and families rely on, while positioning itself for its next phase of growth.

“I am honoured to lead Kuremara at such an important moment. Our goal is simple, to run a more precise, reliable operation so that our teams can do their best work and our participants can continue to live with independence, dignity and choice. When the business grows well, our community grows with it.”
— Gardner Chifadza, Chief Executive Officer, Kuremara

“It has been a privilege to serve as CEO, and I am proud of what we have built together. I look forward to supporting Gardner and the team from the Board as Kuremara enters an exciting new chapter.”
— Dr Shashi Varsani, Founder & Board Director, Kuremara

Kuremara thanks Dr Varsani for years of dedicated leadership and warmly welcomes Gardner to the role. Both leaders are committed to a seamless transition and to advancing Kuremara's promise of quality, choice and genuine partnership with every participant and family.

About Kuremara

Kuremara is an NDIS registered service provider with more than ten years of experience delivering tailored disability support across Australia, including Southeast QLD, Central QLD, Sydney and Greater Melbourne. Kuremara supports participants up to the age of 65 with medical and/or mental health needs, guided by its commitment to “quality support services when choice matters.” Learn more at kuremara.com.au.

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