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Executive Leadership Team

Sue Ash2

Ms Sue Ash

Sue Ash holds the position of Chief Executive Officer of UnitingCare West. Sue began her career in the community services as a qualified Social Worker and has since worked in a diverse range of roles. She has worked for both State and Commonwealth government departments in WA and the ACT, both as a social worker and in executive positions. Sue has lectured in social work at Curtin University, Edith Cowan University and at TAFE, and has been Executive Director of Wanslea Family Services. More recently, as the Executive Officer of the WA Council of Social Services, Sue has been a leader in social and political analysis, policy development and advocacy on behalf of the community services sector. Sue has also been on a number of national Boards including being a foundation member of the Families Australia Board, President of the Association of Services Supporting Australian Families, President of WACOSS and Board member of both Child and Family Welfare Agencies Association and ACOSS. In 1999, Sue was a State Category winner and National Finalist of the Telstra Business Woman of the Year Awards. She is a member of Australian Institute of Management (AIM) and the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).



Renay Grech

Mr Renay Grech

Renay Grech currently holds the position of Executive Manager Community and Family Services. He has worked in diverse government and non government service settings including child protection, residential care, disability, family violence and trauma recovery. His broad experience, including working with marginalised groups such as refugees and the disabled, has informed the development of new and innovative programs in the organisations he has worked within. Influenced by his background in child protection and advocacy, Renay is deeply committed to the protection of individual rights, the development of practice that reflects cutting edge service provision, ongoing public discussion, and systemic change. Renay holds bachelor degrees in Business and Social Work and a post graduate qualification in Counselling. He brings to the position a broad knowledge of the human service sector, an interest in human resource development, and a passion to provide clients with meaningful services.



Adele Stewart

Ms Adele Stewart

Adele Stewart currently holds the position of Executive Manager Independent Living and Accommodation. Prior to taking up this role, Adele held the position of Manager Accommodation and Support Services with UnitingCare West where she was instrumental in leading the redesign of UCW’s homelessness support and accommodation services to develop a more integrated model of service delivery. She has considerable experience and specialist knowledge of homelessness and related issues. Adele has a bachelor degree in nursing and is comprehensively trained with a strong background in mental health and population health. She has considerable experience in change management and a particular interest in strategic and operational planning. Adele brings to the position a raft of personal qualities and people management skills, with a keen insight into the needs and views of others.



Robert Watson1

Mr Robert Watson

Robert Watson currently holds the position of Mission Development Officer. Prior to taking up this role he was the Moderator of the Uniting Church in WA. Robert is a Member of, and a Lay Preacher with, the Uniting Church and a member of a range of church councils at the Congregational, Synod/Presbytery and Assembly levels. He has held positions as Deputy Executive Director of i.d.entity.wa (formerly Catholic Care); Director of Mofflyn Child and Family Care Services; Co-ordinator with Southcare; and Social Worker with the Catherine McAuley Centre. He has served on a number of government and non-government advisory and consultative bodies and committees, including having been a member of UnitingCare Australia's National Reference Committee. He holds a Bachelor of Social Work qualification and has partially completed tertiary studies in divinity and business management. Robert brings to this position a range of relevant training and experience from within community services and the Uniting Church.