I'm Kate, a facilitator, researcher, and consultant with over 17 years of experience in community development.
I specialise in community-led approaches – work that's grounded in local knowledge, built on trust, and supports long-term change.
I partner with communities, organisations, and government to strengthen how they work together, make decisions, and build their own capacity for action.
I offer strategic advice and practical support — this might be of interest if you're:
Engaging with your community or stakeholders – to understand priorities, perspectives, and concerns
Bringing people together – across sectors, organisations, or perspectives to build shared understanding
Looking for hands-on help – to move a project forward, improve systems, or get things done
Strengthening your organisation – through governance support, strategic advice, or capability building
Trying to understand your context – through research, consultation, or mapping what's happening locally
Building long-term sustainability – through funding strategy, partnerships, or community-owned approaches
Learn more about how I work and what I do.
“Kate is an incredible partner -- she has a deep and well-researched base of knowledge; she has remarkable intuition and emotional intelligence in working with cross-cultural partnerships; and she is extremely conscientious, responsible, and thorough, going above and beyond to bring projects to completion with excellence.”
— Kelly Organ (she/her), Director of Research Partnerships, Character Lab