Alix Candy is the Director of People & Patient Experience at the Royal Women’s Hospital, bringing over 20 years of experience in patient experience improvement, leadership and organisational development. With a strong commitment to compassionate leadership and service excellence, Alix brings a strategic lens to enhancing both patient-centered care and employee engagement. Her work focuses on fostering inclusive environments, driving cultural transformation, and aligning organisational performance with the lived experiences of staff and patients. She is passionate about creating meaningful connections that elevate the voices of those receiving and delivering care. Beginning her career as a speech pathologist in adult rehabilitation, Alix has spent the past eleven years at the Women’s, leading initiatives that strengthen organisational effectiveness through people, leadership, and meaningful partnerships with patients and consumers. Her work is influenced by a deep commitment to inclusive leadership, health equity, and recognising the diverse identities, backgrounds and perspectives that shape people's experiences.