Partnering with organisations to reduce disadvantage
About us
OUR PURPOSE
We are a unique team of economists, public policy and development experts committed to partnering with organisations to reduce disadvantage and inequity in our community and region. We are driven by the desire to see a more equitable, inclusive and prosperous Australia and region.
Meet the Team
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Amanda Robbins
Founder & Managing Director
Economic policy | Social policy | International Development | Governance | Budget and fiscal policy | Gender and social inclusion | Government | Program design | Program delivery | Private sector development | Government engagement
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Abbie Clark
Director, Health and Social Policy
Social policy | Strategy | Advocacy and government engagement | Facilitation & stakeholder consultation | Program design | Evaluation
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Alice Kemble
Director, Social Policy and Community Development
Strategic policy leadership | First Nations development | Social policy reform | Partnership brokering | Stakeholder mobilisation | Inter-government collaboration | Communications and public relations
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Gabrielle Stewart
Director, International Development
Economic and trade policy | International development | Gender and social inclusion | Program design | Government and stakeholder engagement | Evaluation
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Jessica Del Rio
Strategic Adviser, Government and Public Finance
Social policy advice | Program delivery | Indigenous Australians and migrant and settlement services | Public financial management | Stakeholder engagement | People management
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Andra Putnis
Strategic Advisor – Storytelling and Qualitative Research
Qualitative Research | Storytelling | Writing | Social and cultural inclusion | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, land and sea management and community-development| Place-based responses to social, economic and environmental challenges
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Henni Arup
Senior Manager, Economic and Social Policy
Economic policy | Social policy | International development | Trade policy and private sector development | Strategy | Governance | Government and stakeholder engagement | Program design | Program delivery | Evaluation | Gender and social inclusion
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Lauren Geatches
Senior Manager, Social Policy
Health Policy | Social Policy | Qualitative Research | Strategic Writing | Evaluation and Redesign
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Dr Kristy Jones
Senior Economist
Behavioural Economics | Economic policy | Social policy | Economic analysis | International development | Qualitative and Quantitative Research | Campaigns and communications
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Dr Laura Bateman
Senior Manager, Economic Policy
International Trade and Development | Macroeconomics & Geopolitics | Applied Economic Research | PhD Agricultural & Resource Economics
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Nicolette Solomon
Manager, Social Policy
Policy | Communications | Project Management | International Relations and Aid
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Kia Devine
Analyst, Research and Policy
Social Inclusion | Community Development | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy
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Yie Liew
Analyst, Communications and Design
Interactive design | Digital media production | Communications
Our Impact
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Repeat Clients
We deliver for clients reflected in their repeat business.
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Completed Projects
We deliver projects on time and stick around to support the change clients seek.
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Team members
And growing, with a much broader network of experts we can draw into projects to make them a success. If our work appeals to you please check our internship program and vacancies.
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Countries our work has covered
We are supporting more inclusive growth and development across our region.
The story of Equity Economics
Our team combines technical economic and social policy analysis with an ability to communicate. We are committed to working in partnership with clients to achieve change. We now work across the not for profit, corporate and government sectors, to help build an ecosystem for policy reform that is equitable and inclusive.
Our firm has expanded from its Sydney base to draw together experts based in Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane and Perth. We have local partners in each of the countries we work.
Our workplace is built on the principle of flexibility and putting people and their families first. We are modeling the workplace we think is necessary to empower women to work and excel in all aspects of their lives. We combine flexible hours and remote work, shaped around staff needs and preferences, to create an inclusive workplace reflective of our policy goals.
We remain a unique firm, committed to ensuring all stakeholders are empowered to contribute and participate in complex economic and social policy debates, to shape their communities. As our impact and firm grows, we remain focused on supporting the most vulnerable in our community and region.
What our Clients Say
“Equity Economics researched a ground-breaking report on innovative policy solutions to the housing affordability crisis in Australia for Habitat for Humanity Australia. The report not only gained national media coverage but has been a catalyst for us to engage with State and Federal Government. Their economic expertise, coupled with a deep understanding of policy making proved to be an asset to us in this process.”
— Martin Thomas,
CEO Habitat for Humanity Australia
“The team from Equity Economics deliver a professional and expert service, delivering high quality evaluations and consulting services, tailored to the needs of their clients. We are so impressed with their insightful, enthusiastic and professional approach to working with clients; and their strong and engaged network makes them the go-to conduit of resources, expertise and collaborations. They undertake all projects and partnerships with enthusiasm and dedication - I wholeheartedly recommend them to you.”