VICKI FORBES

I have worked in senior communication roles in both agency and in-house settings for nearly 20 years.

I am driven by meaningful work and a love for delivering clever, consistent, and purposeful communications that engage and connect with others.

Before setting out on my own, I was Head of Communications at the Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre, where I was responsible for critical aspects of the organisation’s establishment.

One of the things I love most is seeing what can be achieved through partnership and collaboration. I'm proud to say that many of the partnerships I have managed have resulted in significant community benefit.

I hold a Bachelor of Arts (Communication) from Charles Sturt University, Bathurst. I have also completed courses in design, media engagement, annual report production and team management.

I believe that our best work is done when we can be ourselves, and that ‘gut-feel’ is an instinct to be trusted.

I also believe that the greatest discoveries, joys, friendships, and successes come from ‘leaps of faith’ – in ourselves, in others, from others – and that these can be powerful, magical, and life-changing events.

How I work

I take on communication projects of all types and sizes.

I am the person with experience who can help you map out a communication strategy to achieve your organisation's objectives.

When priorities shift or your team's load gets too heavy and you need someone to step in and take up or complete a project that's already underway, I am also that person.

I can lead teams, work within teams, and I'm great at getting on with things on my own.

I am used to working within traditional project management frameworks, so I'm completely at home with the language of 'project controls', 'risk management', 'milestones', and 'deliverables'.

I love getting a brief, putting a plan in place, and going about making it happen.

Along the way, I value open communication with the people I'm working with.

I work from my home office based in Newtown, Sydney, but I'm also happy to work at your office if that's what's needed. I don't take up much space.

My little website: littleforbesy.com