
Nick Carroll
Chief Operations Officer
What Ability
Nick is the Chief Operating Officer at What Ability, a disability support service dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through inclusive community participation and high-quality support. In his role, he leads national operations, ensuring services are delivered safely, consistently, and in line with a strong person-centred approach.
Nick is passionate about building scalable support models that improve outcomes for participants while also strengthening and supporting teams across the organisation. He brings over a decade of experience in the digital and analytics space, including leadership roles as former Director of Analytics at Trip Advisor and Just Eat. At What Ability, Nick plays a key role in expanding access to innovative disability support services and fostering a culture of care, accountability, and continuous improvement. He is committed to improving how disability support is delivered in Australia.
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Case Study: Preparing for the new funding and planning model
How are providers restructuring operations to remain viable under price caps and new funding rules?
Learn from real examples on cost restructuring, digital efficiency, and diversification beyond the NDIS.
Nick Carroll, Chief Operations Officer, What Ability