Lisa Sweeney

Head of Policy and Advocacy

Prior to SANE Australia, Lisa held various policy and research roles with the Victorian Government across health reform, prisoner health, and alcohol and gambling regulation portfolios. 

Throughout her career, Lisa has maintained a keen interest in mental health advocacy and has held a number of volunteer positions, including serving on the boards of Tandem and grassroots advocacy organisation Australians for Mental Health. 

Lisa has academic qualifications in Arts (Political Science, Social Theory), Health Sciences, and is currently undertaking a Masters of Public Health.