Liesel Wett OAM

Liesel Wett OAM

Chair and Director
Director since January 2025

Liesel Wett is an experienced CEO, Chair, and Non-Executive Director with over two decade’s experience operating at Board level both as a NED and as a CEO.

Liesel is the previous Chair of the Board of Goodwin Aged Care, the largest Aged Care provider in the greater Canberra region, a role she held for nine years. Liesel has held previous NED roles on the national board of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Doctors Health Services.

Liesel led Goodwin through the global COVID-19 Pandemic with no outbreaks, or deaths from the SARS-CoV-2 virus. At the same time as CEO of Australian Pathology, Liesel negotiated the COVID-19 testing framework for all Australians to access as well as numerous legislative changes to healthcare delivery as the pandemic moved through phases over time. Liesel has built a strong working knowledge and connections into the Commonwealth Government, negotiates changes to legislation and regulation as well as changes to health policy through large multi-billion-dollar agreements.

Liesel was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the July Queen’s Birthday 2022 Honours and Awards list for her service to Medical Administration, and is a Member of Chief Executive Women, International Women’s Forum Australia and the Co-Chapter lead in the ACT for the Minerva Network.

Qualifications: BSc., MPH, MBA, FAIC.

WHAT WE SEE

We see beyond the sleepover in cars and understand the underlying issues.

After escaping family violence, a parent and their child have nowhere safe to stay and are
currently waiting for refuge accommodation.

We see beyond the sleepover in cars
and understand the underlying issues.

After escaping family violence, a
parent and their child have nowhere
safe to stay and are currently waiting
for refuge accommodation.

HOW BARNARDOS HELPS

We understand that families and children who have experienced domestic and family violence need more than just a safe place to stay. At Barnardos, we work closely with children to identify their unique needs and provide tailored support for each family member.   

Safe accommodation

Support with transitional accommodation

Safety Planning

Providing safety planning
so that families can leave violence for good

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Access to counselling services

Children who have survived domestic and family violence often experience long-term impacts into adulthood. Our caseworkers recognise the importance of specialist support to help them recover and thrive. 

HOW BARNARDOS HELPS

We understand that families and
children who have experienced domestic and family violence need more than just a safe place to stay.
At Barnardos, we work closely with children to identify their unique
needs and provide tailored support
for each family member.   


Support with transitional accommodation
♡
Providing safety planning so that families can leave violence for good
♡
Access to counselling services

Children who have survived domestic and family violence often experience long-term impacts into adulthood.
Our caseworkers recognise the importance of specialist support to
help them recover and thrive. 

You can help too! A simple gift today can support a child who has experienced
domestic and family violence to recover and heal.

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