List of Home and Away characters introduced in 2026
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Home and Away is an Australian television soap opera, which was first broadcast on the Seven Network on 17 January 1988. The following is a list of characters that appear in 2026, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the soap's executive producer, Lucy Addario. The 39th season of Home and Away began airing from 19 January 2026.[1]
Amelia Carlisle
Amelia Carlisle, played by Nicole da Silva, will make her first appearance in 2026. Da Silva's casting and character details were announced on 12 April 2026.[2] Da Silva began filming for the serial in January,[2] and while her casting was initially kept a secret, fans of the show spotted her on set and rumours of her joining the cast were posted online.[3] She had previously made a guest appearance in the show as a character named Jane in 2006, but revealed that she had joined the cast on "a more permanent basis" this time around.[3] Of her casting, da Silva commented: "The Home and Away team have been so welcoming. I look forward to audiences meeting Amelia in the coming months."[2] She told Siobhan Duck of The Daily Telegraph that it had been "a real privilege" to join the show and that the timing had been "really right" for her, pointing out that it is one of a handful of productions filming in Sydney, where she is based.[4]
Amelia will be introduced as Summer Bay's new doctor, following the departure of Bree Cameron (Juliet Godwin) in late 2025.[2] Da Silva had to learn a lot of medical terminology for the role, which she said was "very intimidating".[4] She was able to bring her experience of playing an ambulance officer in All Saints and a tactical response police officer on Rush to the role.[4] She explained: "That procedural element kicks in with a character and I've been able to draw on that."[4] Da Silva did not reveal what storylines her character would be involved in, but she said that her first scene would be on the beach with Ray Meagher, who plays Alf Stewart, which she described as "a real pinch-me moment."[4] She was not allowed to reveal which other characters she would be closely interacting with, joking that it was "all a bit secret-squirrels", but she thought the viewers would enjoy who Amelia crosses paths with.[3]
Richie Brezniak
Richie Brezniak, played by Rocco Forrester-Sach, will make his first appearance in 2026.[5] The character and Forrester-Sach's casting details were confirmed via a promotional trailer for the serial, which was released on 21 April 2026.[6] Richie is a police officer, who starts work at the Yabbie Creek police station alongside Senior Constable Cash Newman (Nicholas Cartwright).[6] He was billed as being enthusiastic, which will "test" Cash's patience.[6] Richie is also a new love interest for Abigail Fowler (Hailey Pinto).[6]
Others
| Date(s) | Character | Actor | Circumstances |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19–20 January | Rescue Leader Alison | Lulu Howes[7] | A police rescue officer who takes charge of the scene of a train crash. She asks Holden Dwyer how many people are trapped in the wreckage. She later greets David Langham and Cash Newman and tells them the tunnel has partially collapsed. She tells Tane Parata and Levi Fowler that they cannot go in, as it is too dangerous. After gaining access to the train, Alison helps guide survivors out. She tells Lacey Miller and Eddie Shepherd to go, but they refuse to leave a trapped Jo Langham. Alison helps Justin Morgan off the train, before discovering Levi and Tane have arrived. She works on stabilising the carriage in the tunnel and freeing Sonny Baldwin and Jo. She refuses to let Levi go back in after the tunnel starts to collapse. |
| Paramedic Peter Cooper | Kurt Ramjan[8] | The paramedic finds and treats an injured Holden Dwyer following the train crash. He later tells David Langham that Justin Morgan has internal bleeding and is being taken to Northern Districts Hospital. Peter also oversees Sonny Baldwin's transfer to the ambulance and allows Remi Carter to get in the ambulance with him. He stays to treat casualties at the scene. | |
| Dr Martin Chappel | Anthony Harkin[7] | Dr Chappel prepares the emergency department for an influx of patients from the train crash. He tells Levi Fowler what has happened and to expect multiple casualties. Leah Patterson asks Dr Chappel about her husband Justin Morgan and he tells her to ask one of the nurses, shortly before Justin is brought in. He learns Justin has internal bleeding and informs surgery he is on his way. Dr Chappel treats Sonny Baldwin, who is unable to feel his legs after being trapped under a chair, and tells him that he may be suffering from minor shock syndrome. He then tells Dana Matheson to get Sonny moved, as he is stable and they have a critical patient coming in. Dana argues with Dr Chappel about Sonny's treatment and he stands her down from her duties. He later informs Sonny that his x-rays are clear and they can remove his neck brace. He says they will monitor the swelling to see if things improve. Dr Chappel also tells Mackenzie Booth that her tests are all clear, but he wants to keep her in because she is pregnant. | |
| 19 January | Paramedic Pete's Partner | Josh Anderson[7] | Peter's partner brings Justin Morgan to the Northern Districts Hospital and tells Dr Chappel that Justin has suffered blunt force trauma, resulting in internal bleeding. He later brings in Sonny Baldwin and tells Dr Chappel that his lower limbs were confined by a chair, but there are no obvious fractures. |
| 20 January | Nurse Joseph | Gabriel Fancourt[9] | Nurse Joseph informs Dr Chappel that a critical patient is being brought in. |
| 21 January | Lifeguard | Christian Foggiatto[10] | Alf Stewart comes across the lifeguard attempting to wake an unconscious Remi Carter near the Caravan Park. The lifeguard tells Alf that a surfer found Remi and that an ambulance is on the way. |
| Paramedic | Kate Bookallil[11] | The paramedic brings Remi Carter to the hospital, and tells Levi Fowler that he was found unconscious and unresponsive, before having a seizure on route. | |
| 22 January | Nurse Jacqui | Meagan Caratti[12] | Nurse Jacqui carries out Sonny Baldwin's neuro assessment, telling him that they will start with a sensitivity test. Sonny is unable to feel anything. |
| 2 February | Physiotherapist Lisa | Patricia Pemberton[13] | The physiotherapist brings a wheelchair to Sonny Baldwin and asks whether he has used one before. She then shows him how to get into it from his bed, but Sonny tells her he cannot do it and refuses to try again. Lisa tells him that she will see him later. Their afternoon session goes better, with Sonny able to get in and out of the wheelchair with John Palmer's encouragement. |
| 9–12 February | Louis | Adam Bowes[14] | Louis meets Sonny Baldwin and Dana Matheson as they arrive at the North Coastal Spinal Rehab Clinic. He tells Sonny that he is organising wheelie races that afternoon and asks if he wants to join, before Warren interrupts. When Sonny later enters the rec room, Louis tries to teach him how to pick something up off the ground, but Sonny gives up straight away and says he hates the wheelchair. Louis tells him he hated his at first too, but it gives him freedom. He then points out that there is a chance Sonny will walk again, but Sonny says that there has not been any improvement. Louis then tells him about all the plans he made with his girlfriend until she left him after he lost his legs. He points out that Sonny has hope and a chance. When Louis mentions to Sonny that he saw Dana at the centre, Sonny tells him that he ended their relationship. Louis tells him he will regret that. Sonny tries to leave, but bumps into a table and falls out of his chair, so Louis goes to get help. When Sonny returns from the hospital, Louis meets his friend Remi Carter and tries to get them involved in a basketball game. They later hang out together in the rec room and Remi tells Louis that he wants to stay in touch with him. |
| Warren | Alfie Gledhill[15] | A North Coastal Spinal Rehab Clinic physio. He sends Louis on his way, before greeting Sonny Baldwin and Dana Matheson. He tells Sonny that he is in charge of his rehab plan and that Sonny should try getting around on his own as he will be there for a while. Warren later finds the pair in the garden and tells Dana that she needs to leave if she wants to help and that he will look after Sonny. Warren continues to show Sonny around and takes over pushing him, as Sonny is tired. He shows Sonny to his room, where Sonny finally snaps at Warren out of frustration, but soon apologises. Warren watches on as Louis tries to help Sonny and later greets Dana, after Sonny calls her, telling her that he has had a bit of a baptism by fire. After they work on strengthening Sonny's upper body, Warren notices Sonny that skipped lunch and brings him a sandwich. He tells Sonny to let him know when he is done wallowing. Sonny later argues with Warren about visiting Dana on his behalf. After Sonny falls out of his wheelchair, Warren and his colleagues help him back into it and Warren accompanies him to the hospital. Warren introduces himself to Sonny's friend Remi Carter when he comes to check on him. Back at the rehab centre, Warren talks with Remi about what Sonny needs going forward. | |
| 12 February | Oncology Nurse | Marie Chanel[16] | The nurse books Remi Carter into the system and tells him and Eden Fowler that it could be a bit of a wait before he is called in. When Remi is called through, the nurse shows him the mask that will protect and help keep him still during treatment for his brain tumour, before fitting it over Remi's head. |
| 16 February–18 March | Constable Stillon | Adrian Espulso[17] | The constable tells Sergeant David Langham about Cash Newman letting Tane Parata's friends visit him in his cell. |
| 18 February–24 March | Constable Erikson | Tristan Black[18] | Constable Erikson hands Sergeant David Langham a copy of Tane Parata's phone records, and say that he looked through them as requested and found a couple of numbers that popped up again and again in the days leading up to his arrest. David tells him that one of the numbers belongs to his daughter, but to look up the other. Erikson later comes to Tane's house and finds Cash Newman there. He tells him that David has requested Tane come in to answer some questions, but Cash says they are going to call Tane's solicitor first and will come to the station later. |
| 26 February | Paramedic Caitlin | Lucy Green[19] | The paramedic asks Cash Newman, Remi Carter, and Sonny Baldwin what is going on and Sonny tells her and her partner that Remi had a seizure. Caitlin asks to check Remi over, but he refuses and she asks him to sign a waiver, before leaving. |
| 26 February–18 March | Dr Cindy Swan | Brigid Zengeni[20] | A neurosurgeon and Levi Fowler's friend. He asks her to meet Remi Carter, who has a brain tumour that is not responding to radiation therapy. Remi apologises for running away and Levi puts it down to stress. Dr Swan tells Remi that he has one of the most aggressive brain tumours she has ever seen and his treatment options are limited. Dr Swan explains that surgery is the only option as the tumour is growing too fast, but it is also complex due to it's position. She recommends awake surgery – operating on Remi while he is conscious – in order for her to monitor his cognitive and motor functions. When Dr Swan learns Remi plays the guitar, she tells him to bring it with him while she is operating. Remi quickly leaves and Dr Swan tells Levi that he is panicking. She also admonishes him for devoting so much time to one patient. Dr Swan returns in the morning and Remi agrees to the surgery, but when Dr Swan talks him through what she will be doing, he panics. Dr Swan tells him there is a 10% mortality rate with the surgery, but it will be 100% without. Levi asks Dr Swan to put him on the surgical team as Remi's anxiety could be a problem during the surgery and he can keep him calm. |
| 2 March | Tradesperson | Craig Alexander[21] | A tradie that John Palmer hires to finish his bathroom renovation. John is happy with the estimated cost, but points out that the quoted price for the fittings are pricey and the tradie recommends going with a matte black to lower it. |
| 3–4 March | Uncle Fred Byen | Matt Boesenberg[22] | A drug dealer, who Harper Matheson recalls from her childhood, as he sold drugs to her mother Kerrie Matheson. Cash Newman tracks Fred down and, after confirming that he is the dealer who sold drugs to a man who overdosed, brings him to the station for questioning. Fred refuses a lawyer and tries to cut a deal in exchange for information. He then reveals that his supplier is Tane Parata. While Cash and David Langham are outside the room, Fred calls Kerrie and threatens her if the story backfires on him. |
