Independent advice. Research-based solutions. Lasting impact.

We help leaders make critical decisions with confidence, combining ACU’s expertise, research and advisory capability to solve complex challenges and create measurable social, organisational, and economic value.

  • 1st

    in Australia for research quality

  • 100%

    of ACU's research disciplines ranked world class or above

  • 1st

    in Australia for scientific impact across all disciplines

Explore our capability

Our services combine ACU expertise, research and engagement around real-world challenges to deliver intelligent solutions.

What we do

ACU Consult brings together practical expertise, research excellence, and deep sector insight to connect organisations with the right people, capabilities, and solutions, creating measurable impact where it matters most.

How we help

ACU Consult provides practical, evidence-informed support across six service areas:

Strategic advisory

Make confident decisions, secure funding, shape strategy, and identify opportunities for growth, innovation and research translation.

Research, Evaluation and Insight

Generate robust evidence, undertake reviews, evaluations and impact assessments, and deliver insights that inform strategy, governance, policy and practice.

Capability and Leadership Development

Build the leadership, workforce capability, systems and culture needed to thrive through change, innovation and responsible digital transformation.

Expert Advisory Services

Access trusted, independent expertise, including specialist advisory, peer review, audit, assessment, due diligence and expert witness services.

Innovation and transformation

Co-design, test and scale practical solutions, programs and services that build resilience, improve outcomes and prepare organisations for future uncertainty.

Policy, Programs and Public Trust

Design, review and evaluate policies, programs and initiatives; strengthen stakeholder trust and engagement; and support implementation that delivers measurable social, community and organisational impact.

Who we help

We support organisations across sectors where evidence, ethics and impact matter:

Corporate and Industry

Private companies, listed corporations, SMEs, family businesses, industry bodies, peak associations, employers and professional membership organisations.

Government and Defence

Government, defence, veterans, public administration, international relations, diplomacy and public policy organisations.

Health and Care

Healthcare providers, aged care, disability and community care services, allied and mental health providers, emergency services, health regulators, and medical technology, device and pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Education and Accreditation

Schools, universities, vocational education, accreditation bodies, professional training providers and corporate learning organisations.

Community and for-purpose

Charities, foundations, social enterprises, NGOs, community organisations and other organisations pursuing social, environmental or community impact.

Faith and Ministry

Catholic and other faith-based organisations, dioceses, parishes, religious institutes, ministries and faith-led service providers.

What is your challenge?

Share your challenge. We'll bring together the right expertise, insights and partnerships to shape solutions that deliver results.

Let's talk

The ACU advantage

Our services are aligned with ACU's six strategic priorities. Providing trusted independent advice and your competitive edge.

Learn more about ACU's Research and Enterprise Vision 2033

Strategic insights

Evidence matters. These examples show how ACU expertise has translated into outcomes for systems, organisations and communities.

Share your challenge. We'll build the team to solve it.

Let's talk

Interested in a partnership?

Get in touch

Contact us to explore what we could achieve together.

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