The Thread Consulting

Ruth Friedman, Principal

We work with government and non-government organisations using a strengths-based, capacity building approach. Working closely with our clients, we communicate clearly, consult widely, validate our findings and focus on practical recommendations that can be readily put into practice. We work across all sectors but have expertise in health, human services and environment.

Services include:

• Evaluation (M&E Frameworks, plans, reviews, reports, recommendations);
• Strategic review; and
• Strategic and business planning. 

Recent clients include Alcohol and Drug Foundation, VicHealth, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, NSW Department of Planning and Environment, Australia and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists, Victoria Police, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, Federal Department of Health, ACT Health, BrainLink, Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet, Diaspora Action Australia, Amnesty Victoria, Breast Cancer Network Australia.