From farming roots where community was everything, Richard Goyder has dedicated his life to making a difference to people’s lives in both his corporate life and his involvement in community-based and child health initiatives.
Throughout his business career, Richard has ensured the organisations he led had community at their core and have supported and continue to support many community organisations across WA and Australia to survive and thrive.
As chair of Qantas, the Australian Football League and Telethon, Richard faced insurmountable hurdles in 2020, from grounded flights to cancelled games, and how to continue the huge success of Western Australia’s most loved charity. All three organisations forged ahead.
Despite the disruption of COVID-19, 65 charities, organisations and good causes benefited from Richard’s leadership of Telethon 2020 where more than $62 million was raised. This achievement meant more money could be given to more beneficiaries, many of which were adversely affected by the pandemic. Richard plays a very direct role in raising money for Telethon through his hands-on engagement with WA business and entrepreneurial community.
Richard’s commitment to community extends beyond Telethon to also include being the Chairman of the National Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the WA Symphony Orchestra.