Phenomenal Homes. Exceptional Care. Thriving Families.

Our Mission

Raj and Maureen Hillary are the passionate founders behind Indie Lifestyle, united by a shared commitment to supporting people with disabilities and their families to live enriched, empowered, and connected lives. With more than 20 years of pastoral experience, they have walked alongside countless families, providing encouragement, care, and a strong sense of
community for those who often feel isolated in their journey.

For Raj and Maureen, this mission is deeply personal. Through years of supporting families within the disability community, they continually heard one heartfelt concern from parents of children with special needs: “If something happens to us, where will our children live?” This question became the driving force behind Indie Lifestyle – not simply to provide housing, but to create genuine homes that offer safety, belonging, independence, and peace of mind for both participants and their families.

Maureen brings over 30 years of experience across nursing, counselling, and community services, adding a compassionate and holistic approach to the vision they share. Together, Raj and Maureen understand that young adults with disabilities desire the same opportunities as their peers – the chance to live independently, build meaningful relationships, and
experience a life filled with dignity, purpose, and joy.

Raj & Maureen Hillary

Founders

Raj Hillary and Maureen Hillary are the passionate founders behind Indie Lifestyle, bringing
together decades of leadership, pastoral care, healthcare, community service, and advocacy
within the disability sector.

Raj has worked across several welfare areas, including caring for individuals with special and
complex needs. He has volunteered thousands of hours serving diverse communities and
training teams to respond to social emergencies. Widely recognised as an advocate for the
marginalised, Raj is fiercely passionate about creating greater opportunities and quality of life
for young adults with disabilities.

Internationally, Raj has held senior leadership roles within the humanitarian sector, serving as
an HR Architect across East Coast Africa and Southeast Asia. His work focused on
developing multicultural and multinational approaches to maximise effectiveness within
cross-cultural workplaces. Nationally and at state level, he has also built extensive business
experience across Human Resources, Retail, Manufacturing, and Operations, leading large
teams, overseeing multiple projects, and collaborating at executive level.

Complementing Raj’s leadership and strategic expertise, Maureen brings over 30 years of
experience in nursing, counselling, pastoral care, and small business ownership. Her
compassionate and holistic approach has been shaped through decades of supporting
individuals and families through complex life challenges, particularly within the disability
community. Together, Raj and Maureen share a deep commitment to ensuring families feel
supported, connected, and hopeful about the future.

On a personal level, Raj and Maureen also run a successful cupcake business together, with
profits intentionally donated back into the Special Needs Community – reflecting their
ongoing commitment to giving back and creating meaningful impact beyond business itself.