President Sandy Forbes announces new CEO appointment

As many of you will know, Nicole has been acting in the role of CEO since July this year. For the last four years, Nicole’s contributions to Kids First in the roles of Chief Operating Officer and more recently Deputy CEO have been integral to our evolution and growth.

The Board appointed an independent consultant to work on our behalf to undertake the recruitment process. We were very pleased at the level of interest in the role, with over one hundred applicants. With the consultant’s assistance we undertook a screening process, an interview process with a short list of candidates, and a presentation to the selection committee by a reduced list of candidates. It has been a rigorous process. Nicole is highly qualified for the role and holds the best interests of the vision and values of Kids First Australia as her driving motivation.

Nicole brings a wealth of experience and a strong dedication to our cause, with a rich history of leadership in the youth justice and client services sectors. We are confident that her continued leadership will help us amplify our impact in the lives of those we serve.

We are all looking forward to working together with her to ensure that Kids First Australia remains a trusted and supportive partner for children, young people, and families across the country.
 

Sandy Forbes

President
Kids First Australia