ACWA’s new CEO hits the ground running
The Association of Children’s Welfare Agencies (ACWA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Simone Czech as our new Chief Executive Officer.
Simone brings extensive operational experience in the disability sector, child protection and out of home care programs, as well as demonstrated skills and knowledge in the development of policy and reform initiatives gained over 25 years’ working in a variety of roles within what is currently the NSW Department of Communities and Justice.
In her most recent role as Deputy Secretary of Child Protection and Permanency, District and Youth Justice Services in NSW, Simone oversaw the delivery of high quality child protection, and out of home care services in districts and held responsibility for a number of state-wide services including the Child Protection Helpline, Joint Child Protection Response Program, Adoption and Permanency Services, Psychological Services, Engagement and Family Support, Intensive Support Services, Information Exchange and Access, and Interstate Liaison. She also oversaw Youth Justice NSW, ChildStory and the Office of the Senior Practitioner.
Many of you will already be familiar with Simone’s work and will know how passionate and dedicated she is to delivering high-quality services to vulnerable children, young people and their families, particularly those involved in the out-of-home care system.
Simone commenced in the role on Monday 31st March and has already hit the ground running.
“I am absolutely delighted and privileged to be joining ACWA as its new Chief Executive Officer. ACWA and its member agencies have a rich history over many years, and I look forward to building upon this history. My passion is simple—vulnerable children and their families have a right to high quality services and supports at the time they need them. I look forward to working alongside and in collaboration with member agencies, government, unions and other stakeholders to support the delivery of positive outcomes to vulnerable children and their families”, said Simone.
ACWA Chair, Nigel Lindsay, said “Simone’s expertise, knowledge of the sector and its systems, and her commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and families will be invaluable in driving our work forward. I am delighted to welcome her as ACWA’s new CEO.”
