Who we are

We are a group of like-minded consultants with good ideas, strong ethics and the ability to make things happen on the ground. Associates with specialist skills and experience join us and add value to specific projects. Our practice embodies the principles of:

  • Gender equity
  • Multiculturalism
  • Reconciliation and truth speaking
  • Social justice
  • Respectful relationships and the elimination of family violence
  • Sustainable practice
Russell Jaffe
Senior Consultant
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Anne Smyth
Senior Consultant
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Lesley Thornton
Senior Consultant
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Associates

Our associate consultants are important contributors on many LDC Group projects, and we often engage them for their particular expertise.

Judith Freidin

Judith Freidin has been working with LDC Group for over two decades. Her financial and research expertise has been highly valued on many projects that Judith has contributed to. Judith is also an experienced evaluator, social researcher and financial analyst.

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Karen Milward

Karen is a Yorta Yorta woman who was born and raised in Melbourne. Karen is a strong advocate for developing culturally appropriate solutions to the issues confronting Aboriginal and Torres Strait communities so they can confidently and effectively move forward.

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