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In tune with change: A new chapter for MHC

Date: 11/2023

Over the past eight years MHC, our niche practice dedicated to the government, university, and NGO sectors, has grown, thrived, and evolved. We have collaboratively delivered on a range of projects, from simple to complex, supporting a regular client base which has continued to expand to new sectors and organisations.  Always, of course, with a focus on working for the public good – the thing that motivates us most of all.

We know the importance of evolving to keep at the forefront of a dynamic public sector landscape. To this end, we’re excited today to unveil a revitalisation of Mary Haines Consulting.

What is changing?

    • Our name: We’re simplifying our name to MHC, short for MH Consulting Group, as our clients widely recognise us by this MHC acronym.
    • Our team: Our founder, Mary works closely with a small expert team spanning government, health, social policy, research, evaluation and communications. This team and our network of associates has been strengthened to optimise the capability and capacity of the services and expertise we offer.

What remains constant?

    • Our core values: MHC values authenticity, energy, respect and public good – with integrity we help our clients create public good for all.
    • Our niche expertise: In research and evaluation, we blend public sector know-how with intellectual rigour.
    • Our reputation and depth of experience: Our reputation and standing over the past eight years has strengthened, thanks to trusted relationships with our clients across the Australian government, NSW government, universities and NGOs.
    • Our personal commitment: We intentionally remain a small, focused group, ensuring personalised attention and commitment from Mary and the team.

A renewed commitment for the next decade and beyond

Our refreshed name goes far beyond a simple rebrand; it signifies the refinement and evolution of our group with a renewed commitment to support the public sector with tailor-made projects where independent expertise and experience is needed.

Explore our updated website at www.mhcgroup.com.au to learn more about our work and team.

If you have a project or challenge that needs our expertise, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Wishing you all the best,

Mary and the MHC team.

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MH Consulting Group Services

  • Set research priorities for your organisation
  • Design research strategy or grant schemes
  • Review research strategy and programs
  • Embed research into your services, programs and policy
  • Communicate and translate research results
  • Research portfolio management - governance, structure, processes and impact
  • Design evaluation frameworks and plans
  • Conduct evaluations and reviews
  • Communicate and translate evaluation results
  • Agency evaluation strategy and planning
  • Evaluation portfolio management
  • Strategy and program design
  • Governance
  • Stakeholder consultation
  • Strategy and program reviews
  • Implementation plans
  • Project management
  • Monitoring and reporting
  • Facilitation