Liz Forsyth
BSW
Director since 2020
Director, and Member People, Innovation and Customer Committee
Skill Area: Housing and human service policy; Strategic planning, Service delivery and implementation, Government administration, Professional services consulting
Liz is a Director of Stride Mental Health and the Global Lead and founder of Forsyth Clement, a global advisory firm focused on the provision of advisory services in the Government, Human Services, Justice and Health sectors. Previously, Liz lead APM’s Aged Care and Disability Services business along with its Strategic Growth function for two and a half years remains a member of the APM Advisory Board. Liz also holds Board memberships with Relationships Australia (NSW) Limited and Aruma Pty Ltd.
Prior to this role, Liz was KMPG’s Global Industry Lead for Infrastructure, Government and Healthcare, Global Sector Head for Government and Global Human Services Lead. Liz has a passionate interest in working with vulnerable people and communities. Her professional career has concentrated in this arena, and Liz has worked in Australia and a range of countries (including in the United Kingdom, Canada, United States, India, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, New Zealand) and a global level (e.g. with the United Nations and World Bank).
Liz’s training as a Social Worker enables her to bring valuable skills in all aspects of her work. Across her career, Liz has been dedicated to producing better outcomes for citizens, improving access to opportunities for all and to support communities to be inclusive and welcoming of difference.