Forward Thinking Aust Pty Ltd

Forward Thinking Aust Pty Ltd connects people with place — shaping better outcomes across the housing, retail, commercial, industrial, and renewables sectors. Led by Professor Roberta Ryan, we set the standard in social research, strategic planning, and community engagement — delivering innovative, evidence-based solutions that support our clients to make confident, informed decisions. WHAT SETS US APART? We don’t do cookie-cutter. Every project is tailored — grounded in local context, community needs, and our clients' strategic goals. From big-picture master plans to on-the-ground delivery, we bring clarity, consensus, and momentum. We specialise in complex, contested environments — where alignment between stakeholders is critical and stakes are high. OUR SERVICES Performance and delivery: • Policy advisory and implementation • Governance, finance and strategic planning • Service reviews and workforce planning • Asset management • Organisational and place strategy Insight-driven planning: • Strategic planning • Population and demographic analysis • Social and economic research, assessments and analysis • Social impact assessments • Social infrastructure assessments Authentic communication and engagement: • Community and stakeholder engagement • Surveys and analysis • Indigenous engagement • Mediation and facilitation • Chairing and establishing community consultative committees • Media relations and copywriting WHO WE WORK WITH Government: • Local and regional councils • Australian Government (registered on preferred procurement panels) • State governments: NSW (registered on preferred procurement panels), Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, Northern Territory, Western Australia Private sector: • Property developers • Industry bodies • Professional associations • Renewable energy companies Legal/expert witness: • NSW Land and Environment Court • NSW Administrative Appeals Tribunal • Victorian Liquor Commission • Victorian Court of Administrative Appeals