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Madelinne Miller

Madelinne Miller

Senior Consultant
Public health and social justice evaluator passionate about equity and inclusion across communities
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Background
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Qualifications

Professional Background

Maddy has a background in public health and community development. Her approach to evaluation is guided by principles of social justice and viewing health and social issues through a systemic lens. Since joining FPC in 2020, she has worked on projects spanning primary prevention, mental health, emergency management and gender equity.

Maddy has experience working with a range of stakeholders across different sectors including culturally diverse communities, government agencies and non-profit organisations. She is committed to working purposefully and collaboratively with clients to ensure outputs are useful and align with the needs and priorities of the communities they support.

Previous Experience

Prior to joining First Person Consulting, Maddy was employed as a Project Coordinator with the Australian Multicultural Foundation where she coordinated community-based projects. This included co-designing several initiatives with diverse community groups, government departments and community organisations.

She has also undertaken research roles with UnitingCare Hotham Mission, providing her with experience across different sectors and a deep understanding of community-centred approaches to complex social and health issues.

Areas of Expertise

Maddy's approach to evaluation is values-driven, underpinned by principles of social justice and a commitment to understanding individual experiences within broader social and cultural contexts. She considers appropriate engagement methods for diverse perspectives to be heard and valued, and is highly collaborative, ensuring outputs are useful and actionable for clients and stakeholders.

Mental Health
Public Health
Community Development
Social Justice
Qualitative Research
Gender Equity
Emergency Management
Community Engagement
Disaster Recovery
Food Systems
Trauma-Informed Practice
Program Evaluation

Specialist Expertise

  • Qualitative Research and Analysis: Using interpersonal skills and trauma-informed approaches, particularly in mental health and disaster recovery contexts
  • Systems Approaches: Applying systems thinking in research and evaluation to explore complex social and health issues
  • Co-design and Collaboration: Working with diverse community groups, government departments and community organisations
  • Community Engagement: Facilitating meaningful participation from culturally diverse communities and vulnerable populations
  • Intersectional Analysis: Understanding health and social issues through multiple lenses including gender, culture, and social determinants

Sector Experience

  • Public health and health promotion
  • Mental health and wellbeing services
  • Disaster resilience and emergency management
  • Community development and social cohesion
  • Gender equity and social justice
  • Primary prevention and early intervention

Recent Projects

Maddy has contributed to a diverse range of evaluation and research projects across public health, mental health, disaster resilience, and social justice. Her work demonstrates her commitment to trauma-informed approaches and meaningful community engagement.

Mental Health Reform Evaluation

Healthy North Coast • 2024-2026

Leading ongoing evaluation of mental health reform initiatives, focusing on system-level changes and community outcomes across the North Coast region of NSW using developmental evaluation practices.

BEING Leadership Academy Evaluation

BEING - Mental Health Consumers • 2023

Led evaluation of a pilot training program for people with mental health issues and/or psychosocial disabilities in NSW. Conducted qualitative interviews using trauma-informed approaches, demonstrating positive program impact that encouraged further funding.

Whittlesea Food Collective Evaluation

North Eastern Public Health Unit • 2024

Evaluated innovative food security initiative addressing local needs through equitable and sustainable food systems. Conducted consultations with diverse community members including those with complex health issues.

Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service

Beyond Blue • 2022

Evaluated a rapid-response mental health service developed during COVID-19 peak. Conducted sensitive interviews with service users, demonstrating service value and informing Commonwealth expansion decisions.

HoMie Pathway Alliance Evaluation

HoMie • 2023-2024

Assessed impact of certified education and employment program for young people aged 18-25 affected by homelessness. Provided practical recommendations that informed future program delivery and measurement.

Wooroloo Community Recovery Program

Department of Fire and Emergency Services • 2022-2023

Evaluated community outreach and recovery programs following bushfire disaster, focusing on community-led recovery approaches and resilience building.

Women in Manufacturing Project Evaluation

Australian Manufacturing Workers Union • 2023-2024

Evaluated program addressing barriers preventing greater female representation in manufacturing industry through employer site visits, career education sessions and delegate training.

Australian Red Cross Community-Led Emergency Resilience

Australian Red Cross • 2022-2023

Evaluated community-based approach to strengthen disaster resilience across three South Australian locations using community development principles and collaborative methods.

Local Prevention Grants Program Evaluation

Department of Customer Service (NSW) • 2020-2022

Evaluated $1.5 million gambling harm prevention program across 14 projects, working with grant recipients to develop evaluation frameworks and demonstrate community outcomes.

Strengthening Communities Program Pilot

Alcohol and Drug Foundation • 2021-2022

Evaluated pilot project supporting peer leadership, mentoring and parenting across diverse communities including CALD youth and remote Indigenous communities, developing culturally appropriate evaluation approaches.

Women in Trades Program Evaluation

Australian Manufacturing Workers Union • 2022-2023

Evaluated pilot program encouraging women and girls to enter trades careers through career education, coaching, trying a trade activities and networking forums.

My Smart Garden Program Evaluation

Moonee Valley City Council • 2021

Evaluated 10-year sustainable gardening behaviour change program across multiple councils, surveying 700+ participants and demonstrating environmental outcomes and community benefits.

Education & Qualifications

Maddy's educational background combines rigorous academic training in public health with practical experience in community development and evaluation, providing her with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills.

  • Master of Public Health (Global Health)
    University of Melbourne, 2017
    Specialisation in global health approaches, program design, and evaluation methodologies with a focus on community-centred and systemic approaches to health and social issues.
  • Bachelor of Exercise Science and Nutrition
    Southern Cross University, 2013
    Foundation in health sciences, human physiology, and nutritional science providing understanding of individual and population health factors.

Key Focus Areas

  • Public Health: Focus through a community development and intersectional lens
  • Systems Approaches: Understanding complex social and health issues through systemic analysis
  • Social Justice: Commitment to addressing systemic drivers of health and social justice issues
  • Community Engagement: Meaningful work that centres community voices and experiences

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, Australasian Evaluation Society (AES)
  • Member, Public Health Association of Australia
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