WA’s aged care workforce: Bold solutions for the aged care sector – Panel session
Richard Newman was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Carers WA in November 2022 and comes with more than 20 years’ experience in community services across the aged care, disability, carers support and mental health sectors.
Besides working as Head of Service Delivery for Carers WA for nearly two years, Richard has most recently been the Regional Operations Manager for Activ Foundation, and before that worked for Masonic Care, MercyCare, Avivo and Umbrella. He has also been on numerous Boards including the Ministerial Carers Advisory Council and SHINE Community Services.
Ageing Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, sea, waters and community. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders past and present.