The people behind every outcome.

Not a faceless firm. Former government insiders who would rather be useful than impressive, working right across regional and remote Australia.

We have sat on the other side of the table.
Right across regional & remote Australia.
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We wanted to take everything we learned inside government and do real, tangible good with it. That is our way of making a difference.

Ryan Piper & Andrew Morris, Founders

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Ryan Piper

Managing Director

Highlights

6+ years in politics at the highest level
Advised ministers, members & senators on funding and delivery
Known in Parliament House for getting things done

Ryan has a wealth of experience from inside key bureaucracies and more than 6 years in politics at the highest level. He has advised top level ministers and a wide spectrum of Members and Senators on issues relating to funding programs and associated delivery, regional development initiatives, and infrastructure investment policy.

With lived experience from the inside of politics, the problems facing regional and remote communities were clear, illuminating the need for no-nonsense advice, capability support and strategic Government advocacy. Ryan co-founded Morris & Piper Advisory to ensure communities and organisations around the country could effectively access and take advantage of the programs and initiatives Governments were rolling out.

With a reputation in Parliament House as someone who got things done, managing stakeholders is what Ryan does best. Whether they be senior ministers, mayors, constituents or key stakeholders, Ryan approaches everyone with a collaborative and positive attitude enabling people and projects to come together.

Specialties

Government advocacy
Stakeholder management
Funding & delivery
Infrastructure policy

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Andrew Morris

Strategic Advisor

Highlights

30 years in federal regional, Indigenous & employment policy
Led national management of major Federal regional programs
Co-founded Morris Piper in 2020

Andrew Morris is a cofounder of Morris Piper and has more than 35 years’ experience across the public service, local government and consulting sectors.

Following his retirement from the day-to-day operations of Morris Piper in July 2026, Andrew now provides targeted strategic advice to the Managing Director and mentoring support for the team, drawing on his extensive experience in government relations, regional development, First Nations engagement, infrastructure and grant funding.

While Andrew is no longer involved in the day-to-day management, client delivery or operational activities of Morris Piper, Ryan Piper and the Morris Piper team will continue to lead client engagement and project delivery.

Specialties

Grant strategy & acquittal
Program delivery
Regional & remote policy
Indigenous Australia

Track record

Andrew successfully secured dozens of projects valued at tens of millions of dollars.

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Rachel Latham

Senior Consultant - Western NSW

Highlights

Manages clients & projects across Western NSW
Based in the Central West, hands-on with councils & community groups
Brings a data-led read to every project

Rachel traded the hustle of Sydney for the community spirit of regional NSW to follow her passion for regional development. She now manages our clients and projects across Western NSW, helping bring local priorities to life.

Rachel built her early career in Sydney, but her heart was always in the country. She made the leap to regional New South Wales to focus on what she truly cares about: helping regional communities thrive. Now based in the Central West, Rachel manages a variety of projects that support local development and growth. She’s hands-on with councils and community groups, making sure each project runs smoothly and delivers real benefits. Rachel’s knack for data and analysis adds a depth of confidence to the projects she works on, with clients confident they’re getting the best advice.

What Rachel loves most about her job is seeing the direct impact of her work. Whether it’s a new community facility or a local program, she takes pride in knowing her efforts help regional towns and people prosper in the ways that matter most to them.

Specialties

Project management
Data & analysis
Council & community partnerships
Regional development

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Michael Alchin

Senior Consultant - Contracts/Deeds

Highlights

Four decades of federal government experience
Former Grants Management Officer, Infrastructure & Regional Development
Negotiated funding agreements & managed grant-program contracts

Michael has four decades of federal government experience and a down-to-earth style rooted in his regional NSW upbringing. He’s the person you call when you need to sort out grants — ideally before they go awry — but he loves a challenge regardless.

A highly motivated individual, Michael takes pride in delivering timely and high-quality results, with collaboration at the core of his work ethos. Michael assists clients with grant management services, primarily focusing on Morris Piper’s remoter organisations and those with capacity constraints.

Before joining Morris Piper, Michael worked for the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications in various roles. As a Grants Management Officer, he provided written advice, managed stakeholders, and ensured compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. In his earlier role in the Regional Development Division, he negotiated funding agreements with local government authorities and managed contracts for grant programs. Throughout his career, Michael has built strong relationships with clients, funding agencies, and stakeholders while continuously delivering high-quality work.

Specialties

Grant management
Funding agreements
Contracts & compliance
Remote organisations

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Sam Shirley

Senior Consultant - NT Region

Highlights

Advised ministers & managed nationwide programs in government
Works on the ground with NT communities & health services
Focused on outcomes in remote areas

After years in government working on regional development, Sam now works closely with organisations and remote communities in the NT. He’s passionate about improving outcomes in remote areas and brings his on-the-ground experience to every project.

Sam’s career began in the halls of government, where he advised ministers and managed nationwide programs. He learned how policy decisions are made and how big funding programs run, gaining insights that few others have. These days, Sam is out in the field rather than behind a desk. He works side by side with Indigenous health services and communities across the Northern Territory, using his experience to help them navigate government systems and secure funding.

What drives Sam is seeing change happen where it’s needed most. He thrives on the relationships he builds in remote areas and is proud to play a part in improving health and wellbeing in regions that often get overlooked.

Specialties

Remote engagement
Indigenous health services
Funding navigation
Regional development

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Glen Hansen

Senior Consultant - Skills and Employment

Highlights

30+ years in public service
Led reforms across employment & community programs
In-house expert on training & employment funding

Glen Hansen is a seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience in public service. He excels in crafting strategic solutions, managing large-scale projects, and driving reforms that positively impact communities across Australia.

With more than three decades in the public service, Glen has seen and led a lot of change in some of Australia’s crucial social and economic policies. From overhauling employment programs to implementing new community initiatives, he’s driven reforms that make a real difference on the ground.

Glen is our in-house expert on government funding programs across training and employment, particularly those focused on Indigenous communities. He uses his deep knowledge to help clients cut through bureaucracy and succeed in securing the support they need. Known for his calm and steady leadership, Glen is at his best when he’s working to turn clients’ ideas into reality, often for those who don’t know where to start. He prides himself on bridging the divide between government, business, and communities to get things done.

Specialties

Training & employment programs
Strategic reform
Large-scale projects
Indigenous communities

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Saskia Morris

Consultant & Executive Officer

Highlights

Years securing grant funding across academia & research
Designs the systems behind the team
Balances creative ambition with funder rigour

Saskia brings an artistic eye and a genuinely broad perspective to Morris Piper, drawn from years spent managing and securing grant funding across the academic and research sector.

That mix gives her a balanced, nuanced read on every project. She understands the creative ambition behind an idea and the rigour a funder expects to see beside it, and she knows how to hold both at once.

As Executive Officer, Saskia also shapes the systems and structure behind the company. She designs and looks after the architecture that lets the whole team do their best work, so our energy goes to the people we are here to help rather than the admin around them.

Specialties

Grant funding
Research & academia
Systems & operations
Company architecture

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