WHO WE ARE
A multidisiplinary team passionate about impact
We're a team of evaluators and researchers, systems thinkers, and designers with expertise spanning social, health, and environmental sectors. We believe in keeping people at the centre of our work.​
  • Practical & useful. Our processes and products are designed to be actionable
  • Always learning. We're constantly evolving our practice and methods
  • Context-centred. We put context at the forefront, its the only way to manage complexity
500+

Projects Delivered Across Australia

Since 2015, we've been a trusted partner to government, not-for-profits, and community organisations. Based in Melbourne with team members across Victoria and Tasmania, we work with clients Australia-wide, bringing expertise in evaluation, systems thinking and strategy, and social research to help organisations understand their impact and navigate complexity.

Curious about where we've worked? Hover over the areas below to explore.

Health & Wellbeing
Includes
Public health Health promotion Primary health Digital health Prevention Food systems Active travel
Mental Health
Includes
Suicide prevention Social connectedness Alcohol & other drugs Digital mental health Parenthood Sport & recreation
Environment & Climate
Includes
Climate change Sustainability Biodiversity Natural resource management Waste & litter Energy efficiency
Emergency Management
Includes
Bushfire response Disaster recovery Community resilience Preparedness Prevention
Community Services
Includes
Community development Social justice Housing Disability Child wellbeing LGBTIQ+ Settlement services
Family Violence Prevention
Includes
Domestic violence Gender-based violence Prevention Safety Respectful relationships
Local Government
Includes
Governance Placemaking Place-based approaches Public space activations Strategic planning
Agriculture & Land
Includes
Primary production Pest & weed management Animal welfare Food security Landcare
Education & Training
Includes
Education Training Leadership Workforce development Employment Digital literacy
Arts & Culture
Includes
Creative industries Sport & recreation Cultural programs Community arts
Systems Change & Strategy
Includes
Systems thinking Systems mapping Social network analysis Strategic planning Organisational change Partnerships
Evaluation Capacity Building
Includes
Evaluation training Mentoring Framework development MEL systems Theory of change Data capability
VicHealth - health promotion evaluation partner
DEECA Victoria - environment and climate evaluation client
Movember - mental health and men's health evaluation partner
ACT Health - government health evaluation client
Transport for NSW - transport and active travel evaluation client
Creative Australia - arts and culture evaluation client
Respect Victoria - family violence prevention evaluation client
Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner - legal sector systems thinking client
Alcohol and Drug Foundation - public health evaluation partner
City of Casey - local government evaluation client
City of Greater Bendigo - local government health promotion client
Paul Ramsay Foundation - philanthropy evaluation partner
WA Department of Fire and Emergency Services - emergency management evaluation client
Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation - education evaluation client
Hepatitis Australia - public health evaluation client
Vicsport - sport and recreation evaluation client
Office of the Implementation Monitor Tasmania - government reform evaluation client
BEING Mental Health Consumers - mental health evaluation client
Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance - climate and environment client
Settlement Council of Australia - migration and settlement evaluation client
Corangamite CMA - natural resource management evaluation client
Pangerang Community Hub - community services client
VicHealth - health promotion evaluation partner
DEECA Victoria - environment and climate evaluation client
Movember - mental health and men's health evaluation partner
ACT Health - government health evaluation client
Transport for NSW - transport and active travel evaluation client
Creative Australia - arts and culture evaluation client
Respect Victoria - family violence prevention evaluation client
Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner - legal sector systems thinking client
Alcohol and Drug Foundation - public health evaluation partner
City of Casey - local government evaluation client
City of Greater Bendigo - local government health promotion client
Paul Ramsay Foundation - philanthropy evaluation partner
WA Department of Fire and Emergency Services - emergency management evaluation client
Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation - education evaluation client
Hepatitis Australia - public health evaluation client
Vicsport - sport and recreation evaluation client
Office of the Implementation Monitor Tasmania - government reform evaluation client
BEING Mental Health Consumers - mental health evaluation client
Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance - climate and environment client
Settlement Council of Australia - migration and settlement evaluation client
Corangamite CMA - natural resource management evaluation client
Pangerang Community Hub - community services client
FPC Services Section
Evaluation icon

Evaluation

We help organisations evaluate their programs, projects, and services using best-practice methods.

Learn more
Systems Strategy icon

Systems Strategy

We apply systems thinking methodologies to help understand complexity and identify leverage points.

Learn more
Research & Design icon

Research & Design

We combine rigorous research with human-centred design to create solutions that meet real needs.

Learn more
Workshop & Training icon

Workshop & Training

We develop fit-for-purpose learning programs that leave you with new skills and ways of thinking.

Learn more
FPC Podcast Section

The It Depends Podcast

with Matt and Tenille

Each episode, Matt Healey and Tenille Moselen grapple with questions that have no clear answers. For those working in evaluation, systems change, design, or complexity, this is the place to learn to sit with uncertainty.

A podcast where the answer to each question starts with "it depends..."

Spotify Apple Podcasts Podbean
FPC Resources Section

Tools & Resources

Learn by Doing

Practical tools developed by FPC to help you think systemically and navigate complexity.

Problems to Possibilities Canvas cover Free Resource

Problems to Possibilities Canvas

A two-part framework for systems thinking. Part 1 helps you develop a systems map to reframe problems into patterns. Part 2 creates space for brainstorming solutions towards an optimistic new state. Perfect for workshops, innovation processes, or bringing different perspectives together.

PDF Download Workshop Ready
Download Free
Catalyst: The Systems Thinking Strategy Game FPC Original

Catalyst: The Systems Thinking Strategy Game

Shifting systems is never straightforward. Catalyst simplifies this into an engaging card game for 3–5 players. Easy to learn but hard to master, it challenges you to navigate change, understand power dynamics, and adapt to shifting objectives. Use it as an icebreaker, team exercise, or a fun way to introduce systems thinking.

3–5 Players ~10 min/round A$45
Learn More
FPC Footer

Your partners for impact. We help organisations understand and demonstrate their impact through evaluation, systems thinking, research, and design.

Stay Connected

Sign up to our mailing list for resources, publications, and other ways to learn.

© 2025 First Person Consulting Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.

Contact

First Person Consulting acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.