Lisa Abbott

Executive Manager Social Impact & Growth

As a senior leader and force for positive change, Lisa seeks opportunities to drive policy reform, test new approaches and improve practice – benefiting many across the community. The revolutionary Living Free Project is an example an initiative developed by Lisa with life-changing outcomes for many girls.   

Lisa has worked for over two decades across the justice, health and community services sectors in a diverse range of roles including direct practice, research, evaluation, training, service improvement and planning.

Lisa’s ability to positively influence systems – through developing strong partnerships, thinking strategically and being innovative – makes her a powerful agent for improving outcomes and justice for people whose lives are affected by alcohol and other drugs, mental health and other challenges.

The values that underpin Lisa’s transformative work are a passion for social justice, and centring the voices of people with lived and living experience.