Deaf Children Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of Lisa Ratcliffe as our new Chief Executive Officer.
Lisa brings a wealth of leadership experience and a strong commitment to empowering deaf and hard of hearing children, young people, and their families.
Lisa is well-positioned to guide Deaf Children Australia into its next chapter of growth and impact. Lisa’s leadership style is collaborative and supportive; she provides clear direction, balanced advice and shows strong financial understanding and sound judgement to take the organisation forward. Her leadership will bring renewed stability, trust, and engagement across the organisation.
Her leadership will help strengthen our mission to ensure every deaf and hard of hearing child has the same opportunities as their hearing peers to reach their full potential.
Lisa shared:
“I am honoured to lead Deaf Children Australia and continue the vital work of supporting deaf and hard of hearing children, young people, and their families. It is privilege to be part of such a dedicated team”. We warmly welcome Lisa to the Deaf Children Australia community and look forward to the energy, experience, and compassion she brings to this important role.
