Testimonials
Allison Franks
Project Manager
Adult Survivor Pilot Project
"I’ve had the opportunity to work with CLT Byron Consulting over a three-year period as we undertook a lengthy and complex action research project within NSW Health. As the project manager of this piece, I worked closely with Cherie Toivonen and the CLT Byron research team.
Cherie, as the principal researcher, provided a professional, accessible and thoughtful research space, welcoming of everyone. Her research and content knowledge was expertly utilised across all parts of the research process. The research was successful, completed on time and on budget, despite the significant challenges experienced in health services during the Covid-19 pandemic period.
Cherie and CLT Byron Consulting team’s commitment and expertise to the research space was highly valued in our project and I look forward to having the opportunity to work with them again in the future."
Renata Field
Team Manager
Policy, Advocacy and Research
Domestic Violence NSW
"Cherie and her team were a pleasure to work with. Cherie led the team from CLT Byron to produce the Voices for Change report for Domestic Violence NSW. CLT Byron’s engagement with survivor advocates as part of the development of the report was respectful, genuine, and highlighted a true co-design approach to the work.
The report was delivered in a timely, consultative, considered and professional manner which exceeded expectations.
Cherie and her team have thorough, up-to-date understanding of the complexities of sexual, domestic and family violence and I would highly recommend Cherie and the team for any research, evaluation or resource development in the violence, abuse and neglect space."
Professor Cathy Humphreys
University of Melbourne
"I have now worked with Cherie Toivonen across several significant projects covering more than five years of working together.
I love Cherie’s attention to detail, her project management skills, her incredible work ethic and the attention she pays to supporting her team.
She is an exceptional colleague and hope to work with her on future projects."
Dr Margaret Kertesz
University of Melbourne
"I have collaborated with Cherie over several research projects in the last few years.
As a researcher engaged with the world of practice and policy, she is outstanding.
Cherie’s enthusiasm is engaging. She is passionate about the work she does and has a strong sense of social justice.
Her style is consultative and collaborative. Her attention to detail is impeccable. She gets things done. And she is really fun to work with."
Kelly Morrison
Clinical Coordinator
Adult Survivor Pilot Project
"I have had the absolute pleasure of working closely with Cherie Toivonen and CLT Byron Consulting for over 3 years to undertake a qualitative action research project.
There was a huge investment in this project by many stakeholders with differing agendas and staying on task and on time was a feat in itself.
Cherie and her team were incredibly professional and supportive of myself and my clinical team as we navigated the process of making meaning of existing knowledge as well as discovering what is yet to be known and understood.
Through their consistent support, expertise and knowledge, this project was able to achieve significant results in identifying and legitimising a new evidence base for best clinical practice.
The success of this project is an absolute credit to Cherie and CLT Byron and I welcome any opportunity to work with Cherie again in the future."
Social Work Student
University of Sydney
"Cherie, I would just like to thank you for your endless support, being an incredible supervisor and for making my placement so enjoyable.
I'm so grateful for the guidance and mentorship you provided me with. You helped me reframe my thinking when I felt completely discouraged and instilled the importance of critical reflection, which has greatly improved my practice.
I don't think I would have developed and learnt as much as I did without your supervision sessions!
The work you do is invaluable."