Meet Joel Atkinson

Joel Atkinson

Treasurer

I was privileged to join the Board of Lifeline Loddon Mallee in September 2023 and accept the role of Treasurer in November 2023. Mental health and suicide prevention is a vital service and one that I am incredibly passionate about, both due to my own personal history with these, and through my ethos that everybody deserves to have a safe space and support network for mental health. Mental health services are one of the most critical health services available in Australia and I’m proud to be a part of Lifeline to contribute to that.

I’m a Supervisor at AFS & Associates, and am a Chartered Accountant specialising in financial reporting, Australian Accounting Standards and the provision of outsourced-CFO services. I primarily works with Bendigo Bank franchises, community health not-for-profits and charities. I have placed a significant focus on being well-versed in the financial landscape of not-for-profits and charities in Australia. I also hold a Bachelor of Business, with Majors in Accounting and Human Resources.

Outside of work and Lifeline, I am an music lover, avid foodie, wine enthusiast and traveller.