Clarity for complex decisions
Specialist independent consulting for the education, care and community sectors.
I help governments, peak bodies, education providers, service providers and purpose-led organisations turn complex policy, program and organisational challenges into clear decisions and practical, evidence-based action.
My work combines public and community sector values, the rigour and delivery discipline of top-tier consulting, and the flexibility and affordability of working directly with an experienced independent consultant.
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How I can help
Research and evaluation
Rigorous research, evaluation design and delivery, evidence synthesis, policy and legislative reviews, outcomes frameworks, qualitative and quantitative analysis, options papers, and practical recommendations.
Policy, strategy and governance
Clear strategic direction grounded in evidence, stakeholder needs, authorising environments, decision rights, incentives, risks and the realities of implementation.
Engagement, bid-management, and delivery
Stakeholder engagement (co-design, workshops, interviews, surveys, facilitation); bid management competitive tenders and grants, and embedded support when you need additional senior capability.
Selected impact
A fairer national school system
Led an international review of interventions to reduce concentrations of socioeconomic disadvantage in schools, directly informing Australia’s ten-year Better and Fairer Schools Agreement.
Stronger innovation investment
Evaluated the $755 million Advance Queensland initiative, demonstrating its impact and value for money and identifying practical ways to improve its reach.
A national workforce plan
Developed Australia’s national care and support sector workforce plan, synthesising multiple datasets into actionable insights for government, employers and unions.
Why work with me?
I bring more than 22 years of experience across government, consulting, academia, community sector peak bodies, services and an edtech start-up. Across that work, I bring a mix of intellectual rigour, curiosity, and commitment to delivering excellent work—without compromising on values or ethical behaviour.
Clients and colleagues describe me as reliable, insightful, highly-conscientious, a delight to work with, and values-driven. I take pride in delivering work that is not only methodologically sound but also usable—whether by policymakers, practitioners, or communities.
I work comfortably between system-level strategy and practical delivery.
I bring deep expertise in research, evaluation, policy, education, workforce development, governance and stakeholder engagement.
I understand political, community and organisational environments.
Your work is never outsourced. I will personally deliver it from the first conversation to the final product.
My daily rate is less than half that typically charged by large consulting firms.
Let’s find the best path forward
If you are facing a complex problem, developing a new opportunity or trying to move from evidence to action, I would be glad to hear about it. We can shape the work around your needs, budget and timeline.
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