Our founding principal, Ivor Worrell presented his 40 lessons of 40 years at our state conferences in 2013. The following lessons are some of his 40 lessons coupled with our new lessons from the last ten years.
We hope the Worrells Way resonates with you or generates new concepts for you and your business. We know we could always be doing it better, but some things just get better with the benefit of time, and a generous amount of hindsight!
About
Our Story
Who we are.
In the same year that the Sydney Opera House opened, Ivor Worrell and Noel Adsett began a general accounting practice in outer suburban Brisbane, with only a handful of clients. Ivor was just 23 years' old. That practice prospered and after a few short years it moved to the Brisbane CBD. An interest in the world of insolvency developed and progressively the firm took on more and more insolvency work until by 1990, the insolvency business dominated the firm.
In a field where burnout among practitioners is common, during a period where many practices have come and gone, in a profession where competition is fierce and assignments limited, to achieve longevity of fifty years is no small feat. Â Â
Part of our success comes from a decision to back our deep knowledge through in-house tech. Most importantly our success is due to those who continue to support us. Our plan is to continue earning that trust and support.
Brand pillars
Our tech
Our brand's revolution came with a stand-off with off-the-shelf tech options. Rather than accepting third or fourth best tech to use in our appointments we decided to go at it alone. We backed our deep knowledge by investing in our own tech.
Our proprietary tech controls, manages, and enhances everything we do. It’s customised to current and future market needs. Each task is perfected and systemised and ensures quality and cost control.
Our people
We are registered liquidators and registered bankruptcy trustees, with more registered bankruptcy trustees than any other private practice/brand in Australia. Complementing our insolvency brand are Principals with certified fraud examiner and forensic accountant qualifications.
Our people understand insolvency at the deepest level and are always keen to find the right answers. Most importantly, our people have the care factor for those affected by the insolvency situation.
Reflections
50 lessons of 50 years
Local team, national support
Established 1973
34 principals
150+ employees
Corporate responsibility
Doing good for tomorrow
The Worrells Group recognises our corporate responsibility and impact on sustainability. We understand that conscious decisions we make today will lead to a better tomorrow.
Worrells gives every team member one paid day per year to volunteer at recognised charity and community events. Our people choose an initiative they care about that also aligns with our corporate values of non-harmful and non-discriminatory activities.
Where practical, every Worrells office undertakes recycling of all viable waste to reduce our impact on the environment.
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Opportunities can present across Australia
Our Offices
Brisbane
MAPLevel 15, 300 Queen Street Brisbane QLD 4000
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MAPLakehouse, Suite 138, Building 1, Level 3, 34 Glenferrie Drive Robina QLD 4226
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MAPSuite 12, Noosa Professional Office 1 Lanyana Way Noosa Heads QLD 4567
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MAPLevel 1, 160 Brisbane Street Ipswich QLD 4305
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MAPLakes Vista Park Suite 5M, Building 5 2 Flinders Parade North Lakes QLD 4509
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MAPSuite 5, Level 1, 88 Abbott Street Cairns QLD 4870
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MAPM1 Business Centre Suite 2, 3972 Pacific Highway Loganholme QLD 4129
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MAPSuite 9, Level 1 23 Middle Street Cleveland QLD 4163
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MAPSuite 4, Level 3, 26 Duporth Avenue Maroochydore QLD 4558
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Building 5, 22 Magnolia Drive Brookwater QLD 4300
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MAPWOTSO Building 123 Margaret St Toowoomba QLD 4350
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MAPLevel 14, 570 Bourke Street Melbourne Vic 3000
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MAP44 Lydiard St South Ballarat Vic 3350
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MAPSuite 22C, 435 Nepean Hwy Frankston Vic 3199
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MAPSuite 5/303 Maroondah Highway Ringwood Vic 3134
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MAPLevel 1, Unit 5/72 Gheringhap Street Geelong Vic 3220
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MAPSuite 2, Level 13 68 Pitt Street Sydney NSW 2000
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MAPLevel 2, 296 - 298 Summer Street Orange NSW 2800
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MAPSuite 4.03, Level 4, 33 Argyle Street Parramatta NSW 2150
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MAPLevel 2, AMP Building 1 Hobart Place Canberra ACT 2601
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Lakehouse, Suite 138, Building 1, Level 3 34 Glenferrie Drive Robina QLD 4230
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MAPSuite 5B 55 Kembla Street Wollongong NSW 2500
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MAPSuite 1.04B 4 Ilya Avenue Erina NSW 2250
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MAPLevel 9, 1 Richardson Street South Perth WA 6151
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MAPG4 & G5 Newcomen House 41-45 Newcomen Street Newcastle NSW 2300
P 02 8844 1207 newcastle@worrells.net.au Learn MorePeregian Beach
8 Grebe Street Peregian Beach Qld QLD 4573
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