Richard Nell never planned to lead a charity. His journey began in a hospital ward when his two-year-old son Kai was diagnosed with cancer, turning life into a cycle of treatment and survival. It was there he realised that while medical care saves lives, it doesn't meet the emotional and practical needs of families facing childhood cancer.
Behind closed doors at last week's Hearts & Minds CEO Lunch, hosted by Business News, Western Australia's most senior not-for-profit leaders delivered a message that can no longer be ignored by government, business or investors.