Renée Leigh (Carter) Email & Phone Number

Au

CEO of Adopt Change working towards a world where all children can grow up in a safe, nurturing and stable family home.Strategically lead public campaigns (such as #aHomeForEveryChild and #Yesvember Grow, Learn, Play & Thrive) and communications to raise awareness and garner community support, including regular media appearances; liaise with government and NGOs to positively influence policy and practice to facilitate timely and effective outcomes for children; deliver community and sector programs, supports and resources; drive research projects; develop and nurture partnerships; drive organisational sustainability. Establishment and delivery of annual National Permanency Conferences.Adopt Change also operates the My Forever Family NSW program, established in 2018 and funded by NSW Government. The program’s purpose is to recruit, support, train and advocate for carers of children in out of home care (including foster and kin carers, guardians and adoptive parents). The innovative program works closely with Department of Communities and Justice, peak bodies and sector service providers to deliver better outcomes for children in statutory care.

The NSW Committee on Adoption and Permanent Care provides a voice for all parties to adoption, including the practitioners involved in the field. The Committee is a non-profit organisation with membership comprising of government and non-government agencies, support groups and individuals interested in, involved in, or affected by adoption and permanent care or related aspects of Out of Home Care.We have approximately 25 members and we meet quarterly. The meetings enable us to keep abreast of the current changes and themes within adoption and permanent care, and network with one another.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

With over 20 years of experience in corporate and investor communications for great Australian brands, Renee led the Designate team to inspire and enable companies to effectively communicate their messages. Clients (primarily from ASX Top 500) included AGL, AMP, APN, Asciano, Blackmores, Caltex, Charter Hall, Coca-Cola Amatil, Dexus Property Group, HCF, Macquarie Group, Perpetual, Seven Group Holdings, Spark Infrastructure, Qantas, Westpac Group and Woolworths.• Board Director (2011-2019)• Co-owner (2007–2019)• Managing Director (2014-2017)• Executive Director / Director Business Strategy (2009–2013)• General Manager (2004–2009)• Various roles including Designer, Studio Manager and Client Manager (1997–2004)• Founded Designate 'Benchmark Reports' and ‘Insights' – promoting best practice communications through research, articles & analytical reviews.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

After joining the board and appointment as Chair, recruited a strong board with a balance of corporate and welfare experience. Lead the board in significant change including input of clear governance framework, policies and practices, strategy development and worked closely with manager to ensure implementation of strategy and best practice deliverables. During the three years CAPS transitioned from a telephone support line to an organisation with various services aimed at the prevention and alleviation of child abuse and the support of parents and carers. CAPS has two service streams under the banners – 'Child Abuse Prevention Service' and 'Carer and Parent Support'. Services offered under these streams include a national support telephone line, community education, support groups, family support, parent and carer education sessions, library and resource centre and parent training.

Foundations Of Directorship Certificate, Strategy And Risk For Directors, Finance For Directors, Governance For Directors

Diploma Of Investor Relations

Bachelor Design (Visual Communications)

Education record

Course, Governing To Protect Vulnerable People