December 22, 2025
Ten years of MHC: grateful, grounded and still rolling up our sleeves
This month marks 10 years since I started MHC (MH Consulting Group), a milestone for which I feel incredibly grateful.
March 18, 2025
Five minutes with CEO LaVerne Bellear on how to know if your health programs are working – and what to do if they’re not.
LaVerne Bellear, CEO of the Redfern Aboriginal Medical Service and proud Bundjalung Nation woman, has built a career driving better health outcomes for Aboriginal communities. Formerly Director of Aboriginal Health at Northern Sydney Local Health District, LaVerne shares valuable insights into evaluating healthcare programs—offering key lessons relevant to all healthcare…
October 25, 2024
Five minutes with Heart Foundation CEO David Lloyd on how to turn workshops into tangible outcomes
David Lloyd is CEO of the National Heart Foundation and has enjoyed a career focused on cultural and strategic leadership in complex environments in healthcare, medical research, and higher education.
August 30, 2024
Transforming the talk-fest: 5 ways to make workshops count
Effective workshops are those where skilled facilitators guide meaningful discussions, clear outcomes are set, and the right mix of knowledgeable participants is engaged.
October 18, 2023
In tune with change: A new chapter for MHC
We know the importance of evolving to keep at the forefront of a dynamic public sector landscape. To this end, we're excited to unveil a revitalisation of Mary Haines Consulting.
June 8, 2022
Five minutes with Stewart Dowrick on fostering research innovation in regional and rural health systems
Stewart Dowrick has been at the forefront of delivering health services across metropolitan, regional and rural NSW for more than 30 years. A passionate advocate for the health sector and for research, he has been Chief Executive of the Mid North Coast Local Health District since 2011.
April 27, 2022
Five minutes with Professor Andrew Wilson on zigzagging between the worlds of health research and policy
Professor Andrew Wilson has been a trailblazer in bridging the divide between health research and policy. A public health physician and epidemiologist, he is Co-Director of The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre and Co-Director of the Menzies Centre for Health Policy and Economics at the University of Sydney.
July 29, 2021
Five minutes with Dr Antonio Penna on creating health research programs with real-world impact
Dr Antonio (Tony) Penna has held the role of Executive Director of NSW Health’s Office for Health and Medical Research (OHMR) since 2012, following extensive experience in top-level roles in health, research and medical administration. Tony is a paediatrician, who specialised in paediatric pharmacology before moving into executive management.