We are thrilled to announce that Richard Newman, Chief Executive Officer of Carers WA, will be speaking at the National Care and Support Sector Conference 2026.
His Expertise
With over 25 years in community services, including aged care, disability, carer support, mental health, and youth. Richard previously served as Head of Service Delivery at Carers WA from February 2021. His leadership spans roles at Activ Foundation, Masonic Care WA, MercyCare, Avivo, and Umbrella, marked by strong financial management like budgeting, P&L oversight, and top-scoring quality reviews.
Key Contributions
Richard excels in advocacy, serving on boards such as the Ministerial Carers Advisory Council and SHINE Community Services. His 2025 National Carers Week radio appearance promoting the WA Carer Card highlights his commitment to empowering carers, perfectly aligning with our conference theme of valuing families and communities as care’s backbone.
Event Details
Date: Friday, Aug 28, 2026
Time: 7:30 am to 5 pm
Venue: Melbourne – Pullman Albert ParkMelbourne, VIC
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