Elisabeth has been exposed to the impact of mental health challenges on family life from early childhood, having had an aunt with a chronic mental health challenge and a sister who has lived with the same condition for the past 40 years. Having studied law as a mature aged student, Elisabeth has an LLB (Hons) and has been practising primarily in administrative law, for the past 15 years. Prior to studying law Elisabeth worked as a Senior Investigator for the State Ombudsman and in a variety of management roles in local government. She is married with a ‘blended’ family of 4 children. Elisabeth is keen to use the skills she has acquired in various different capacities to support the provision of services for carers of people living with mental health challenges.

Special responsibilities: Chair of the Governance Sub-Committee, Chair of the Partnership Review Sub-Committee