Be relevant to the decision makers that shape a sustainable future for rural and regional Australia by providing workable solutions to complex problems in the areas of natural resource management, regional development and indigenous wellbeing
River Consulting provides social and economic research into issues of:
Natural Resource Management
Regional development – in Northern Australia and beyond
Sustainable livelihoods and community wellbeing
Policies, incentives and institutional arrangements
Scientific and participatory methods are combined to provide tailored approaches for:
Social research and analysis
Economic research and analysis
Integrated impact assessment
Appraisal of uses and environmental values
Evaluation of community well-being
Scenario development and analysis
Policy analysis and design
Institutional analysis and review
Our Approach
The staff of River Consulting work intimately with clients and stakeholders to
Improve understanding of issues, processes, impacts and developments
Develop conceptual and data foundations for improved decision making
Conceive and implement workable solutions to complex problems
We collaborate with a range of research providers including universities, government organisations and other consultants.