Evidence and Research Lead, Orange Compass and Implementation and Evaluation advisor, Monash University  

Sarah holds a clinical and project background, beginning her journey into the Early Childhood space as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist.

She later progressed into project management, working on several projects in clinical settings and community settings. A particular highlight was developing a new model of care for 0-6 year olds with developmental concerns at the Royal Children’s Hospital, which won the Victorian Healthcare Award Excellence in improving Maternal, Child and Family health in 2022.  

Sarah’s recent role as Partnership Manager at Our Place, has presented her with the opportunity to utilise her learning from her Master of Public Health and build her understanding of how the various areas within the Early Childhood sector interact.   Her passion lies in making the theoretical and academic practical for action.

Sarah is currently employed as Evidence and Research Lead at Orange Compass and in Monash University's Health and Social Care Unit as an Implementation and Evaluation advisor.  

“I believe that we need to utilise a systems lens in order to understand which components need changing and where our leverage points lie for change”