Services

Capabilities & Expertise

Fitzpatrick Woods Consulting works with diverse organisations and individuals operating from a range of perspectives and in varied circumstances.

These include governments, multi-lateral agencies, industry, donor agencies, unions, non-government organisations – all on a wide range of themes and issues. FWC works primarily in Australia and the Asia Pacific region as well as globally.

FWC is a federally registered lobbyist in Australia, able to assist clients to address their issues directly with the Australian Government at all levels.


FWC has capabilities in:

  • Networking, lobbying, relationship management and communications
  • Policy research, presentation, publication and lobbying
  • Campaign and project development and implementation
  • Strategic analysis, planning, policy development and best practice exchange programs
  • Social and economic impact analyses
  • Workshop, seminar and conference facilitation
  • Climate change issues, sustainable development and resource projects
  • Project design, management, implementation and evaluation
  • Vocational education and workplace training
  • International policy development – regional and global inter-relationships
  • Aid and development assistance activities

FWC has offices in key locations to directly service client needs. Currently we operate offices in:

  • Melbourne
  • Sydney
  • Honiara (Solomon Islands)
  • Geneva (Switzerland) - agent

FWC has leading networks, experience and capabilities in the following regions and countries:

  • South East Asia – Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
  • Pacific Islands – Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Vanuatu, Samoa
  • Australasia – Australia and New Zealand

FWC is experienced working with:

  • United Nations and other multi-lateral agencies
  • Governments
  • Forest industries organisations
  • Pulp and paper manufacturing operations
  • Trade unions
  • International federations and labour organisations
  • Education and training organisations
  • Local community leaders and groups
  • Programme donors – global, regional and national
  • Women’s groups

 

Featured Projects

  • Paper Positive

    FWC has commenced a major promotional campaign focussed on the social, environmental and community benefits of using paper and printed materials for communicating. The public campaign is being sponsored by the Australasian Paper Industry Association and its members across Australia.

    The campaign has produced an independent report on paper and print. Download the report by clicking here.

    The campaign website includes a range of videos, audio and writted information sourced from around the world.

  • New Project in the Solomon Is. :European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights- European Union

    European Union

    Over the next three years FWC Solomon Islands office will work with the Solomon Islands National Union of Workers to develop awareness of rights and responsibilities of workers, their families and communities, (particularly but not exclusively, those dependent on forests, logging and allied industries) to enable and stimulate them for informed participation in democratic processes.

    Specific work will include the development and production of appropriate materials for national distribution and use - including in specialised weekly radio broadcasts - ensuring effective communication and training with communities at local, provincial and national level regarding their rights and responsibilities as citizens of the Solomon Islands.