About Us

Creating the Conditions For People and Organisations to Succeed
 

Arcadia exists because organisations are more than strategies, structures or systems.

They are communities of people — shaped by leadership, culture, trust and the environments in which they operate.

Over decades of working alongside boards, executives, family enterprises and community organisations, a consistent pattern became clear: when organisations struggle, it is rarely due to a lack of intent or effort. More often, it stems from fractured relationships, unclear governance, misaligned values, or leadership models that prioritise control over stewardship.

Arcadia was established to address those challenges holistically.

Rather than focusing on one functional discipline, Arcadia works at the intersection of people, governance, culture, technology and community. Its role is to help organisations create the right conditions for sustainable success — environments where people feel trusted, accountable and connected to purpose.

This means:
 

  • strengthening governance and leadership capability
  • aligning strategy with values and behaviour
  • fostering cultures built on humility, honesty and collaboration
  • supporting organisations to operate responsibly within their communities

Arcadia works best with leaders and organisations who recognise that long-term success is built not through shortcuts, but through integrity, clarity and care for people.

Philip Archer

Philip Archer

Managing Director

0448 999 555
parcher@arcadiaadvisory.com.au

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Mandy Nielsen

Mandy Nielsen

Principle Commercial Advisor - Disability, Aged Care & Health Services

0412 457 803
mnielsen@arcadiaadvisory.com.au

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Ross Lavender

Ross Lavender

Principle Commercial Advisor - Family Businesses

0419 801 573
rlavender@arcadiaadvisory.com.au

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Ready to move forward with clarity?

If you are navigating regulatory change, planning succession, strengthening governance, or bringing your organisation into its next chapter, Arcadia can help.

Let’s start with a confidential conversation about where you are now and where your future should be.

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Sister Company to The Archway Group

Arcadia Business Advisory & Creative
is a sister company to The Archway Group