Debbie Childs

Debbie is CEO of HelpingMinds, a West Australian based Mental Health and Carer Support organisation. Debbie leads a team of over 90 to deliver quality support services to people experiencing mental ill health and their families.
With lived experience as a Mental Health Carer, Debbie is a passionate advocate within the sector. She currently holds seats on several committees and groups. In addition to this, over the last four years, Debbie has been an active member of the steering committee developing the new national guide: “A Practical Guide for working with Carers of People with a Mental Illness”.
Debbie brings a wealth of experience both in the leadership of smaller ventures and larger corporate enterprises as well as extensive experience as a Board Director with both not for profit and commercial businesses.