Author: Elizabeth Abbott

mpconsulting contributes to projects supporting employment

By Ashleigh Kennedy

Last month I attended The Funding Network’s first live crowdfunding event for 2018 as part of the Inner North Community Foundation’s 10th Anniversary Celebrations. mpconsulting has worked closely with the Inner North Community Foundation for the past seven years. Being based in Melbourne’s inner north, we enjoy being involved in and giving back to our local community. I was keen to experience a live crowd-funding event aimed at supporting pathways to employment. The Funding Network events bring together non-profit organisations. Read more...

Volunteer Management Activity Review forums - Register now

By mpconsulting

mpconsulting is holding forums across Australia regarding the Volunteer Management Activity (formerly known as the Volunteer Management Program) throughout February to May 2018. The forums are an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the Activity and opportunities for volunteer support and management into the future. This will inform our Review of the Volunteer Management Activity to determine how appropriate, effective and efficient the program is. Details regarding the forums are below. Due to high demand, a. Read more...

Wishing you a happy and safe holiday period

By mpconsulting team

As another busy year comes to an end, we want to wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas break and a wonderful start to the new year. It has been a big year for mpconsulting, with an office now open in Canberra and a growing team. We have had exciting opportunities to work with both new and longstanding clients and stakeholders, see industrial chemicals legislation introduced into the Parliament, work on a range of aged care, disability and gene technology. Read more...

Update on consultation opportunities – HSR system five year review

By Elsa Kennett

In July 2017, mpconsulting was engaged to conduct an independent review of the Health Star Rating (HSR) system. The HSR system is a public health and consumer choice intervention designed to encourage people to make healthier dietary choices. A public submission process for the five year review was conducted between June and August 2017. mpconsulting has prepared a report on submissions to the review of the HSR system and has also proposed a future consultation strategy. More information on the proposed. Read more...

mpconsulting office opens in Canberra

By mpconsulting team

We are excited to let you know that Bec Haslam has joined the mpconsulting team, and that we have a new office at 6 National Circuit, right in the heart of Barton! Bec brings a wealth of experience across finance, human resources and office administration. As our new Office Manager in Canberra, Bec will be meeting with clients in the coming months and is looking forward to overseeing our consultation schedule for some major reviews that we are undertaking in. Read more...