Day 4: Allied Health Research Forum

Pathways to Partnering and the value of consumer engaged research partnerships.

With a focus on consumer engagement in research, we are thrilled to have our keynote speaker confirmed to be Mr Caleb Rixon.

Caleb Rixon’s journey from surviving a life-altering stroke at 24 to becoming a leading international health advocate redefines what’s possible after trauma. As founder and Chief Vision Officer of Genyus Network and Chair of Genyus Foundation, Caleb leads innovative initiatives that empower people affected by stroke, brain injury, and disability worldwide.

A passionate champion for embedding lived experience in health, research, and education, Caleb collaborates with prestigious universities to co-design curriculum and amplify survivor voices. His governance experience includes serving as a Board Director for Occupational Therapy Australia, where he helps shape national policy and practice, and advises on multiple sector-wide projects. Currently a Westpac Social Change Fellow, Caleb stands at the forefront of a global movement, transforming lived experience into leadership and inspiring a new generation of survivors and professionals to reclaim their narratives and drive systemic change.

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