Our Team
Dedication | Expertise | Passion
IT & BUSINESS PROCESS SPECIALIST
Rikki Stark is a values-driven founder, director, and community advocate who leads with integrity, perspective, and a deep sense of purpose. As the founder of Live it Up Pty Ltd and VeriSpace, Rikki’s mission has always been to make sure no one is left behind—whether they’re navigating life with a disability, starting a small business, or overcoming personal adversity.
Growing up with firsthand experiences of instability, disconnection, and hardship, Rikki developed a strong belief: where you come from should never limit where you can go. That belief fuels everything he does. His leadership is grounded in fairness, humour, and honesty, and he is relentless in his pursuit to simplify complexity, build trust, and create systems that help others grow with confidence.
With over a decade of experience in the community services sector, Rikki has helped vulnerable individuals find housing, independence, and hope. He now applies that same commitment to innovation through VeriSpace—a SaaS platform designed to support small and medium-sized businesses with secure ID systems, digital presence tools, and AI-powered insights.
Rikki leads with heart, never forgetting where he came from, and continues to build spaces where people feel seen, supported, and empowered to rise.
Rikki’s “Why” stems from an unwavering belief that everyone deserves the tools, opportunities, and support to realise their potential—whether they are individuals in vulnerable communities or small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) striving to grow.
1. Purposeful Impact:
Having seen firsthand the challenges of disjointed systems in the community services sector, Rikki is driven to simplify complexities, eliminate inefficiencies, and foster environments where people and businesses can thrive. His experiences with frameworks like the NDIS taught him the value of innovation and adaptability when serving others.
2. Empowering SMBs:
Rikki’s passion for business stems from wanting to ensure that SMBs, sole traders, and startups—those often overlooked in the digital age—aren’t left behind. By creating solutions like VeriSpace, he provides them with advanced, accessible tools to compete, connect, and scale effectively.
3. Building Connection and Security:
For Rikki, success is not about profit alone—it’s about creating safe, trustworthy, and connected spaces where people feel empowered to engage, collaborate, and grow. His work reflects a profound sense of responsibility to lead with integrity, loyalty, and transparency.
4. Overcoming Challenges:
Rikki’s personal and professional journey is marked by resilience, grit, and perseverance. His “Why” includes creating solutions that remove barriers for others because he understands the weight of challenges and the courage it takes to rise above them.
5. Legacy of Meaningful Change:
Rikki’s ultimate goal is to leave a legacy that inspires others to think bigger, act with purpose, and lead with compassion. He wants to uplift communities, businesses, and individuals, ensuring that every person he serves feels seen, supported, and equipped to succeed.
Cory has balanced his career between working in two main fields. He worked in IT as a Service Technician and the Head of a Service Department. The second field was hospitality where he worked in kitchens as a cook and kitchen hand.
In these positions he developed a strong passion for service and working with people.
A former sponsored skateboarder, Cory discovered his ability to mentor and connect with young people and peers throughout this career.
This realisation and his life experience led him to pursue support work, with a strong focus on assisting youth and individuals struggling with mental health.
Cory has dedicated his first three years of being in the Community Services sector to Live It Up, drawn by its commitment to meaningful change and client well-being. His loyalty stems from his love for his team and participants and witnessing the positive impact the organization makes, which aligns with his personal passion for fostering growth and independence.
Renee Lawler is our Administrative Officer at Live it Up. Before joining the team in October 2020, she dedicated her time to being a stay-at-home mum, where she mastered the art of multitasking—juggling everything from budgeting to managing schedules, keeping everything (and everyone) organised, and occasionally playing referee to sibling disagreements.
In 2024, Renee further expanded her expertise by obtaining a Certificate IV in Business. With her empathetic and caring nature, she enjoys creating structure and supporting those around her to keep things running smoothly. Renee is passionate about working at Live it Up because she loves being part of a team that makes a difference in people’s lives, helping to create a positive and supportive environment every day.
With a Bachelor of Commerce specialising in Financial Management, Mike brings a dynamic blend of finance, marketing, digital marketing, and IT expertise to his role as IT & Business Process Specialist at Live It Up.
Mike’s journey started in finance with an internship at a prominent fund management firm, where he developed an analytical, data-driven mindset. From there, his passion for innovation led him to expand into marketing and technology, strengthening his strategic and technical skills.
At Live It Up, Mike focuses on streamlining workflows, enhancing business processes, and driving innovative technology solutions to support our team and the clients we serve. By merging financial insight with marketing and technological know-how, Mike is dedicated to helping Live It Up continually evolve and deliver outstanding support and services to our community.