Angela Connell-Richards
Founder and Lead Compliance Advisor, Vivacity Coaching and Consulting
Professional Overview
Angela Connell-Richards is the founder and lead compliance advisor at Vivacity Coaching and Consulting. With deep expertise across RTO, CRICOS, and GTO regulatory frameworks, Angela provides strategic compliance guidance to training providers, education institutions, and group training organisations across Australia.
Her work centres on audit readiness, governance strengthening, and risk management. Angela takes a practical, system-based approach to compliance—building defensible frameworks that work in operation, not just on paper.
Angela is recognised as a strategic advisor rather than a consultant-for-hire. She works closely with boards, executives, and compliance teams to embed sustainable practices and prepare organisations for regulatory scrutiny.
Areas of Expertise
Sector Experience
Angela brings extensive experience working with training organisations at every stage of their lifecycle—from new entrants preparing for initial registration to established providers navigating complex regulatory environments.
Her work spans metropolitan and regional Australia, including support for providers operating across multiple jurisdictions. She has direct experience with high-risk regulatory activity, including ASQA audits, state funding reviews, and CRICOS compliance assessments.
Angela's advice is grounded in evidence and operational reality. She understands the practical constraints training providers face and develops compliance solutions that align with regulator expectations while remaining achievable within existing resources.
Leadership and Advocacy
Beyond client advisory work, Angela is an active voice in VET sector reform and advocacy. She engages with regulatory consultations, contributes to industry discussions, and works to improve the clarity and practicality of compliance requirements across the sector.
Angela regularly educates boards and executive teams on their governance obligations and regulatory responsibilities. Through events, briefings, and workshops, she shares insights that help leaders understand their compliance landscape and make informed decisions.
Her commitment to compliance extends beyond technical requirements. Angela views compliance as a governance discipline—one that protects organisations, supports quality training delivery, and maintains the integrity of the VET sector.
Approach to Compliance
Angela's work is guided by core principles that prioritise practical outcomes.
Evidence over theory
Systems over documents
Prevention over rectification
Clarity over complexity
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