Empowering organisations to unlock sustainable growth

Ferncroft Consulting is a strategic grants consultancy dedicated to unlocking sustainable growth for businesses and universities in Australia. 

We believe a vibrant economic future for Australia relies on collaborative partnerships between industry, universities and government that are focused on the strongest drivers for long-term growth.

We’re contributing to this future by empowering organisations to grow, one sound strategy at a time.

  • Our philosophy

    Our holistic approach to developing your grant funding strategy is grounded in deep sector expertise, collaborative guidance and capacity-building.

    We serve as your expert partner and guide, ensuring your grants acquisition aligns with your long-term vision and growth strategy.

  • What makes us different

    We don't just help with grant applications; we help you embed grants into your core strategy, define your competitive advantage and empower your team for future funding success.

    Our whole-systems approach is informed by deep sector understanding and our knowledge of how decision makers award funding, and aligned to your long-term business strategy. That ensures you won’t take investments that could undermine your organisation’s strategic growth journey — or leave good money on the table.

Meet the team

Philip Doyle

I’m a strategy and partnerships expert with 20 years of experience increasing connection, collaboration and understanding across academia, industry and government to increase their impact. My work has helped organisations shape complex initiatives, build high-impact collaborations and secure funding that drives real-world outcomes.

In my senior strategy roles at KPMG and Monash University, I’ve led multi-million-dollar research and commercialisation initiatives, developed funding strategies that have supported more than $250 million in grant applications and repositioned underperforming programs into financially sustainable ventures. I’ve designed research policies spanning multiple faculties, built international partnerships across Asia and Europe and supported senior leaders to align on strategy when the stakes, and time pressure, were high.

Abby Wild

I’m a researcher and consultant with 20 years of experience in behaviour change, criminology, and social impact. Over the years, I’ve worked across government, non-profit, and academic settings, applying behavioural insights to complex social and environmental problems.

I studied Neuroscience and History at Harvard, then completed an M.Phil. in Criminological Research at Cambridge. Along the way, I’ve taught psychology and criminology at Cambridge, conducted research with cotton-top tamarins at Harvard, and worked on projects ranging from public health to social inclusion. I’ve served on the board of a venture capital firm and supported grant writing for a hospice care organisation. Across all of it, I’ve been driven by a belief in practical, evidence-informed change, and in the value of listening closely before offering solutions.

Partner with us to develop your holistic funding approach and unlock sustainable growth.

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