Helping Organisations Build Stronger Foundations.
Bluestone Advisory Partners works alongside boards, executives and leadership teams to strengthen governance, improve organisational performance and create lasting, meaningful change.
Who We Are
Our story
Every organisation faces moments where experience, perspective and trusted advice can make all the difference.
Bluestone Advisory Partners was established to help organisations navigate complexity with confidence.
We believe the best outcomes are achieved through practical advice, genuine partnerships and solutions that deliver measurable, lasting results.
Rather than simply providing recommendations, we work alongside our clients to build capability, strengthen leadership and create organisations that are well governed, resilient and prepared for the future.
Our Values
The core principles that guide our advisory partnerships and drive meaningful outcomes for every client we serve.
Integrity
You'll always get the truth.
We won't tell you what you want to hear—we'll tell you what you need to hear. Even when the conversation is difficult, you'll get honest advice, clear recommendations and complete transparency. Trust is built through honesty, not polished presentations.
Partnership
We'll work alongside you.
We don't believe in dropping off a report and disappearing. We become an extension of your team, taking the time to understand your organisation, your people and your challenges so the solutions actually work.
Practicallity
If it won't work in the real world, we won't recommend it.
Our advice is grounded in operational reality. Every recommendation is designed to be achievable, sustainable and valuable—not just something that looks impressive on paper.
Kindness
People always come first.
Workplaces perform best when people feel respected, supported and valued. We believe kindness isn't soft; it's one of the strongest leadership tools available. It builds trust, strengthens culture and creates organisations where people genuinely want to contribute.
Purpose
Everything we recommend has a reason.
We're not interested in creating unnecessary work, complexity or bureaucracy. Every document, framework and recommendation exists because it solves a problem, creates value or improves outcomes.
We take ownership of the outcomes we influence, ensuring our advice leads to sustainable success and positive community impact.
Our Leadership
Get to know us
Joy Hall
Co-Founder & Director | Safety, Quality & Governance
Joy Hall is a highly accomplished senior healthcare executive with more than three decades of leadership experience across complex health and human service environments.
Joy currently holds a senior leadership portfolio in safety and quality, overseeing clinical risk, governance and service excellence across large-scale healthcare operations. Her professional background combines extensive clinical expertise with strong business acumen, supported by advanced postgraduate qualifications in nursing, business administration and industrial psychology.
Her career has spanned corrections, remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community health, child and adolescent health, emergency retrieval services and aged care, providing her with deep expertise in governance, regulatory compliance, clinical quality and cultural safety. She is recognised for her ability to lead complex service improvements while fostering strong organisational cultures focused on quality, accountability and continuous improvement.
Joy's global perspective, developed through working and travelling across Australia and overseas, is complemented by a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, ethical leadership and person-centred care. She is passionate about supporting organisations to strengthen governance, improve safety and deliver high-quality outcomes for the communities they serve.
Outside of her professional and board responsibilities, Joy is a dedicated mother and grandmother who values the importance of creating a safe, compassionate and high-quality healthcare system for future generations.
Jackson Ellis
Co-Founder & Director | Executive Advisory
Jackson Ellis brings extensive executive leadership experience across community services, healthcare, corrections, construction and organisational operations. As the Owner and Director of ELLIS BUILDING PTY LTD, he combines strategic leadership with practical business experience, offering clients a unique perspective across governance, operational performance and organisational improvement.
Throughout his career, Jackson has held senior leadership positions within Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) services, leading both residential rehabilitation and community-based treatment programs. He has also held senior operational leadership roles within correctional settings, overseeing the delivery of complex AOD treatment services and multidisciplinary teams in highly regulated environments.
A qualified counsellor by profession, Jackson combines strategic thinking with a deep understanding of people, organisational culture and service delivery. His leadership philosophy is founded on integrity, accountability and kindness, believing the strongest organisations are built by empowering people, leading with respect and creating environments where individuals and teams can thrive.
Jackson's experience spans governance, strategic planning, operational management, quality and compliance, stakeholder engagement, facilities management and continuous improvement. Through both BlueStone Advisory Partners and ELLIS BUILDING PTY LTD, he has led organisational change, developed governance frameworks and delivered practical solutions that strengthen organisational capability and performance.
Known for his collaborative leadership style and calm, practical approach, Jackson is passionate about building trusted partnerships and helping organisations achieve meaningful, measurable and sustainable outcomes for the organisations and communities they serve.
Dr Kunwar Kaur
Co-Founder & Director | Clinical Governance & People Capability
Kunwar Kaur is a healthcare leader and academic with extensive experience across public and private healthcare, correctional health and university settings. She is passionate about improving patient safety, strengthening clinical governance and driving sustainable quality improvement across healthcare services.
Kunwar has contributed to national and international healthcare education initiatives, with several clinical education programs receiving endorsement from international Ministries of Health. She is committed to building the capability of healthcare professionals through engaging education, mentoring and evidence-informed practice, helping organisations embed sustainable improvements in quality and patient care.
Kunwar holds a Doctor of Nursing and maintains a strong research interest in improving health outcomes for marginalised and vulnerable populations. Her work is guided by a commitment to excellence, innovation and translating research into practical improvements that enhance both clinical practice and organisational performance.
At BlueStone Advisory Partners, Kunwar brings a thoughtful, evidence-based approach to advisory services, supporting organisations to strengthen governance, develop capability and deliver meaningful improvements in healthcare quality, patient safety and service delivery. She is recognised for her collaborative approach, commitment to lifelong learning and passion for creating positive, lasting change across the health sector.