Carla Martelli is a qualified lawyer with a strong background in legal practice, compliance, and advocacy. She brings a depth of experience in legal advisory roles, with a particular focus on regulatory frameworks, risk management, and ethical governance. Carla has also completed a Certificate in Governance for Not-for-Profits, further strengthening her understanding of board responsibilities and strategic oversight.

Driven by a deep commitment to justice, equity, and social inclusion, Carla is passionate about contributing to systems that uphold human rights and create opportunities for underrepresented communities to have greater influence and visibility. Joining JFM Fund as a trustee is an opportunity for her to apply her skills in supporting an organisation that is actively working to improve the lives and dignity of people with disability.

Carla sees the work of JFM Fund as vital to advancing self-determination and systemic change. The organisation’s rights-based approach and focus on inclusive decision-making resonates deeply with her values as a legal professional, and she is proud to support efforts that shift societal structures toward greater equity and accessibility for people with disability.

Acknowledgement of Country

JFM Fund would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia. We work on many Aboriginal lands, including Kaurna land where our head office is located. We extend our respect to all Aboriginal peoples on other lands on which we work, live and play. We are committed to listening, recognising the past and walking alongside First Nations peoples, and building respectful relationships that support self-determination and a shared future.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this website may contain images or names of people who have passed away.