Royal Far West (RFW) CEO, Lindsay Cane AM, will retire from her role in July after a decade at the helm of the renowned charity.
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In announcing her retirement she said RFW had changed many lives for the better.
"Knowing that one's efforts will give a child a chance to be a happier, healthier, and more fulfilled member of their community, is a rare reward in any vocation.
"I am proud of the accomplishments we have made during my tenure, but these are not ones made by the CEO alone - these are accomplishments made by a tenacious team that has worked relentlessly towards our shared RFW goal.
"I will watch Royal Far West's progress with pride and admiration and a deep sense of place," Ms Cane said.
RFW chairperson Joan Treweeke OAM said Lindsay had been a valuable leader for the past 10 years.
"For 10 years, we have had the great privilege of Lindsay's skilled leadership, strategic and administrative flair, but more importantly, her passionate belief in the mission of Royal Far West.
"In 2011, we numbered around 90 staff - today, we are 260. In 2011 we supported 800 country kids and their families, and in 2020 we were able to support 10,000 country kids and families, educators, and health providers in over 500 communities across NSW, WA, and QLD."
Ms Treweeke said although Lindsay was stepping away from her professional career as a full time CEO, she will remain with the organisation through a new role as representative and advocate for the charity in the redevelopment of its waterfront land at Manly.
"The 96-year charity's mission, every day, is to improve the lives of children and families in far-flung parts of NSW and beyond, with a range of specialist clinical and other services that would not otherwise, be available to them.
"With Lindsay at the helm, RFW has established itself as financially robust, nimble, respected, and acknowledged for its clinical excellence.
"She has fulfilled her promise to the board 10 years ago to put RFW on a solid footing for the next 100 years. She has been an articulate, energetic, and tenacious ambassador.
A new CEO will be chosen by the board.
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