Our Services

We help organisations to define their position on complex issues, drawing on insights gathered from grey literature, peer-reviewed articles, trusted data sources and stakeholder consultations. We can work with you to formulate a suite of effective position statements, policy solutions and recommendations for action.

We're skilled at working within tight public consultation timeframes to develop comprehensive, well-supported written responses to government or stakeholder proposals. We can help you to identify and articulate your responses to consultation questions and prepare a data-driven and evidence-informed submission.

Our pre-budget submission process guides organisations to develop nuanced and impactful recommendations to government for consideration during state or federal budget planning. We'll work with you to develop a robust submission with proposed priorities that are well supported by relevant evidence, data, research findings, and case studies. This includes identifying key priorities and recommendations for upcoming budgets, such as new programs, changes to existing policies or budget allocations.

An insightful literature review – summarising published works and current research – is a useful tool to inform decision making, policy or program planning. We have access to a comprehensive database of journals and full-text articles to provide your organisation with a deep understanding of current and emerging issues across a range of sectors.

Get a holistic view of where your organisation is positioned with a thorough assessment of the economic, social, technological, political, legal, and environmental factors that may impact strategy or operations. We draw on data from a wide variety of sources including market research reports, industry forecasts, local and international publications, media reports, competitor analysis, and stakeholder feedback to identify patterns, trends, challenges, and opportunities.

We'll undertake a thorough analysis of the policy issue – or issues – you're advocating for and design actionable tactics and activities to achieve your goals and build your influence. This practical and strategic document outlines the goals, strategies, tactics, and actions your organisation can use to influence policy decisions and advocate for specific changes or initiatives.

Engage with your key stakeholders effectively to meet your organisation's goals. We can work with you to map and analyse the key stakeholders relevant to your advocacy strategy and operations. We'll develop a plan that details how to engage with key stakeholders, ensuring your engagement and communication efforts can be both focused and strategic.

We work with organisations to actively engage key stakeholders by eliciting the diverse perspectives, insights and feedback needed to inform decision making, improve outcomes, and build relationships. Our team uses a variety of proven approaches, including stakeholder interviews, focus groups, and surveys, to produce comprehensive reports for policy development, project planning, and strategic initiatives.

Part of our mission is to build the capacity of organisations to become strong advocates and grow their influence. Mentoring is a key part of this process. We support policy and advocacy professionals at all levels. So, whether it's support for one staff member or your whole policy team, we can free up your time to focus on competing demands.

It's 4pm on a Friday and an invitation to participate in a public consultation has just landed in your inbox. It's a two-week turnaround and your team is already stretched to capacity – what do you do? We can be the extra set of hands you need during peak times to make sure you don't have to turn down opportunities to advocate for your mission.