FAQ

What can you do for my business?

Our main business is providing writing, editing, communications, report writing support, research and policy analysis and development services to smaller and large businesses. We also provide management consulting services and have done organizational and branch reviews. We have expertise in the health, government, community services and not for profit sectors.

One of the first things we would do is meet with you to determine the type of services you need and if we can provide them. We don’t pretend to do things that require different or more specialised expertise – we respect the various professional disciplines that exist. This means that we work within our own areas of expertise to ensure you get a quality product.

Who else have you done work for?

We have done work for the largest and smallest organizations. Our consultants have worked with statutory authorities, research bodies, committees of management, national government departments and not for profit agencies.

Clients include the Department of Health and Ageing, the Association for Prevention and Harm Reduction Programs (Anex) and private firms such as Carfi Psychological Services.

Can you help with preparing tenders?

Tenders can be a drain on your resources and take you away from the work that you have already got on. We understand this. We offer tender preparation services that are of a high standard, efficient and accurate.

In order to prepare a tender that meets the specifications, we would request a briefing from your organization. Having received this briefing, we would then obtain all relevant information or ancillary documents that may assist us in preparing your tender. It is important that a contact person to be nominated from your organization so that any queries we have can be directed to the one person.

We treat all information in the strictest confidence including pricing schedules and your intellectual property. Our extensive experience in the preparation of tenders and other grant processes means that we can get across a topic quickly and give you a professional looking response and increase your chances of success.

What sort of projects do you manage?

Our project management services can assist you when you have a complex project that needs managing or when you need a short term human resource solution. We manage projects in the community services, health and not for profit sectors. These can include research projects – and those that require approval from an endorsed human research ethics committee – as well as policy reviews, legislative reviews and consultation processes. Much of our project experience and past work has involved a mixed methods approach using the available peer reviewed evidence and contrasting this with data collected from qualitative sources such as interviews, focus groups or other means.

We have experience in managing projects in some of the most sensitive areas of health including tissue and organ donation, drug use and the efficacy of drug treatment for drug use, as well as projects in the human services sector such as counseling projects and reviews.

How do I comment on a government submission process?

Often, governments seek a call for submissions on certain topics in order to ensure that they have obtained full range of views. Submission processes may be part of a particular enquiry or part of a broader consultation process being undertaken by government. The method by which a submission is to be prepared and received is usually set out on either the website related to the enquiry or process, or in advertising material about the enquiry or process.

Tips for making sure your submission makes an impact:

• Keep it real. Examples really bring home the point of your argument so cite some if you have them.
• Be economical in your language. Short words and short sentences have more impact. Long sentences tend to lose the reader - your point can therefore be lost.
• Make sure your submission is in line with the terms of reference (if any) for the committee or enquiry. Terms of Reference are important in determining what information the Committee or enquiry is seeking.
• Be prepared to set aside time to attend a public consultation or hearing – this shows you are serious. Let them know that you can meet with them one on one if necessary.
• Check your submission for errors both typing and factual. Your printed submission may be all that they know about you or your organization. This is your first impression upon them.