Phone:

+61 2 8307 0121

Email:

sgsnsw@sgsep.com.au

Qualifications:

Master of City Analytics, Bachelor of Arts (Honors I) , Bachelor of Laws

Expertise:

Michelle is a policy professional and spatial data consultant committed to understanding how people and place work together to shape cities and regions.

Michelle applies mixed-method research that brings together social policy and data innovation to deliver solutions.

Before joining SGS, Michelle advised state governments' regional economic growth agenda and supported school infrastructure planning with demographic analysis. Her expertise and experience display her commitment to understanding how socioeconomic status can limit opportunities in Australian communities. At SGS, Michelle continues to learn and apply analysis and insights that help clients shape more equitable communities.

When she is not working, Michelle trains out on the water with her dragon boat club and wraps up the weekend by relaxing with a good film.

Publications

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Insights

Community Infrastructure

The ability for local governments to fund infrastructure and services
Local governments are under increasing financial strain, affecting their delivery of crucial services and infrastructure to communities. Solutions are needed to support local governments' financial su...

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Education, Employment, Environment, Health, Housing

Improving wellbeing in NSW: Insights and recommendations from the SGS Cities and Regions Wellbeing Index
Alison Holloway and Michelle Tjondro recently addressed the Public Accounts Committee as part of their inquiry into establishing a framework for driving wellbeing outcomes in NSW, highlighting the SGS...

Insights

Energy

Community Benefit Sharing: A Path to Equitable Development
Community benefit sharing ensures local communities impacted by infrastructure projects benefit socially and economically. By distributing financial and non-financial gains, it addresses inequalities,...
Projects

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SGS Cities & Regions Wellbeing Index: Socio-economic insights to inform policy and investment decisions
ESG in Australian Community Housing: First Annual Review
Closing the data gap: Advancing economic outcomes for Indigenous Australians