Simon Walsh is CEO of Allambi Care, a not-for-profit organisation that operates in New South Wales and Victoria, Australia. Simon leads a multi-disciplinary team of experts who hold extensive experience and knowledge in the out-of-home care, outreach, and disability industries. Allambi Care operate a suite of services which includes Early Intervention and Outreach Services, Foster Care, Intensive Therapeutic Care, Residential Care and Disability Services to children, young people, adults, and families. In addition, Simon leads several unique and innovative support teams who work closely with client-facing programs, and includes clinical, education, and sector training services. With over 800 staff, Allambi Care provide support and care for approximately 300 children, young people and adults living with disability.
After starting his career in Nursing in the mental health field, Simon began working for Allambi Care as a Youth Worker in 1998, and has worked in various roles throughout the organisation before taking on the role of CEO in 2013.
Simon is an experienced Company Director and currently holds positions on the Boards of Allambi Care, the Association of Children’s Welfare Agencies (ACWA), the Association of Children’s Residential and Community Services (ACRC) (USA), and CYC-Net International (SA).