Biography:
Caleb Rixon’s journey from a 24-year-old stroke survivor to a leading online health advocate redefines resilience in adversity. As the visionary leader of Genyus Network, Caleb ignites change in the disability sector, empowering people impacted by stroke and brain injury worldwide. His powerful storytelling has captivated audiences on ABC News, ABC TV, SBS Insight, and Network 7’s House of Wellness, while his groundbreaking publication in Brain Impairment for Cambridge University Press continues to shape the field.
Abstract:
Caleb Rixon brings a unique perspective to the allied health community, combining his lived experience as a young stroke survivor with years of advocacy, creative leadership, and professional collaboration across the health sector. As a 2025 Westpac Social Change Fellow and Board Director at Occupational Therapy Australia, Caleb is passionate about empowering clinicians to create safe, meaningful spaces for themselves and those they serve.
In this keynote, Caleb will share his deeply personal journey through adversity and recovery, offering practical, evidence-informed strategies for resilience, reframing, and building trustworthy partnerships in healthcare. Join Caleb for an inspiring, actionable session designed to help you thrive as a clinician and as a person, no matter what challenges the system throws your way.