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What’s my focus?

I’ve been curious about a few ‘big issues’ in the policy landscape, and lucky enough to find ways to explore them.

I started my career as a diplomat and trade policy adviser, before moving on to a PhD in political economy and political science (Globalisation, the state and regional Australia: a case study of the Shoalhaven region). I dived deep into some big questions: How do Australian governments mediate global economic forces? What happens when an industry faces a seismic shift in its operating environment? And why do governments intervene to protect some industries and communities, but not others?

While completing the PhD, I was offered a communications role in the early years sector, writing about the new National Quality Standard. For a policy analyst (and a mum of young children), it was a lightbulb moment. More than a decade later, I’m still firmly planted in the early years sector, where we grow Australia’s future.

Making sure that every child has a great start in life, supported by strong families and communities, might be the most important thing that any of us can do.

How can I help you?

I work with organisations that are committed to a better future for our children, and for the people and communities who nurture them.

I specialise in analysis, strategy and planning for action, supporting you to pursue your goals. 

Analysis 

• Where is the ‘energy’ in the early years system right now? Which way is it flowing, and who’s driving it?

• Where are you located in the policy and investment landscape, and where do you want to be?

• What are your unique capacities to improve the lives of people and communities? 

Strategy 

• Why should policymakers and funders care about what you do?  

• Who needs to hear your story? 

Planning for action 

• What can you do to shape the decisions – big and small – that matter for your mission? 

• How can you demonstrate the impact of your organisation’s work?

CONTACT

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