Eric Greentree

President

With a lifetime of leadership, compassion, and a commitment to making a difference, Eric serves as the Chair of the P2P Board. Eric is passionate about making a difference and helping others. With many years of experience in education, he worked as a school Principal and led programs to support students with disabilities. His goal was always to create opportunities and include everyone in the classroom. This work inspired his love for helping people with intellectual disability and their families. Introduced to P2P through mutual connections, Eric was inspired by the organisation’s mission and was quickly drawn into its meaningful work. After a memorable presentation on “trademark behaviours,” he joined the board. Eric was elected Chair following the sad death of then President Lesley Turner who had dedicated many years to P2P. Eric has proudly held the position for over seven years and brings a wealth of experience, contributing his skills and heart to advancing P2P’s vision. Eric’s “why” is simple but profound: to make a difference in the lives of others—not to “fix” people, but to support and empower them in meaningful ways. Through his work with P2P, Aged Care volunteer programs, and initiatives like PATH and Loud & Clear Qld, Eric finds purpose and inspiration in helping others and seeing the impact firsthand. Outside of his work, Eric enjoys life to the fullest. He’s a keen golfer, a talented guitarist with Coast Acoustics, and an avid gardener. He’s also passionate about restoring historic cars and spending time with his five close friends, who share his dedication to aged care companion work. Known for his integrity and his motto, “Be who you should be when no one is watching,” Eric is respected in his community for his honesty and dedication. Eric’s vision for P2P is ambitious yet grounded: he hopes to see P2P recognised as the leading organisation in Queensland, and eventually across Australia, for empowering people with intellectual disability and their families.