Our Board of DirectorsCaringa has a group of volunteer directors who help lead the organisation.
They are voted in by Caringa Members.
Each director has a different job background and lots of experience.
They all care deeply about Caringa’s vision, mission and values.
Our directors use their skills and knowledge to help plan for the future of Caringa.
They work together to make smart and caring decisions.
Most of all, our directors believe in:
- Inclusion (everyone belongs)
- Empowerment (helping people feel strong)
- Community (working together)
The 2026 Caringa Directors
In 2026, building inclusive communities is more important than ever.
This means making sure everyone feels welcome and supported.
Our volunteer board members help lead Caringa.
They help shape disability services and speak up for our community.
They come from many different places across the Clarence Valley and Coffs Coast.
At Caringa, we know that real inclusion means listening to many voices.
This includes:
- People with disability
- Families and carers
- First Nations people
- Local community leaders
These voices help us make good decisions and strong plans for the future.
We are proud of our board members.
They show that local leadership and strong community ties help us build better, fairer communities.
We will keep working to make sure everyone has the chance to thrive and live A Complete Life.
Meet the Board
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Brad Brown
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Sharron Daniel
Caringa’s Board members are smart and caring leaders.
They understand business and also care deeply about people.
They know the challenges that people in our community face.
Every choice they make helps Caringa support people to live a full and complete life.
Our Board leads with honesty and strong values.
This helps Caringa stay trusted and respected as a community organisation.
You Can Help Shape the Future of Caringa
Become a Member Today!
At Caringa, we believe everyone should have the chance to live a good life, be included, and have their voice heard.
When you become a member of Caringa, you are helping to build a stronger future for people with disability and for our community.
Why are members important?
Members help guide the future of Caringa.
As a member, you can:
- Have a say in important decisions.
- Vote at Annual General Meetings.
- Help choose leaders for the organisation.
- Share ideas about what matters most.
- Support Caringa’s vision and values.
Every member helps make sure Caringa stays connected to the people it supports and the community it serves.
We want people with lived experience
We especially encourage people with lived experience of disability to become members.
Lived experience means you:
- Have a disability.
- Support a family member with disability.
- Are a carer.
- Have personal experience of disability services.
Your experiences matter.
Your knowledge can help Caringa understand what people need now and in the future.
People with lived experience bring valuable ideas, real-world understanding, and important perspectives that help make services better.
Your voice can make a difference
The best decisions are made when the people most affected are part of the conversation.
By becoming a member, you can help:
- Create positive change.
- Make services more inclusive.
- Build a stronger community.
- Ensure the voices of people with disability are heard and respected.
Join us
Together, we can create a future where people with disability have more choice, more opportunities, and a stronger voice.
Become a member of Caringa and help shape the future of our organisation.
Your voice. Your experience. Your future. Together with Caringa Australia.
Summary
Members help make important decisions.
Members help shape the future of Caringa.
We welcome everyone to join.
We especially want people with lived experience of disability to become members.
Your voice and experience can help make services better.
Together, we can create positive change.
Download a membership form from the link below!