“Guiding communities through innovation and change.”
At Care Continuum Consulting we specialise in guiding communities through innovation and change. With deep roots in rural and regional health, aged care, civic and community services, we bring a uniquely human-centred approach to redesign, project management, education, grant application, co production and implementation strategies.
Our work is grounded in evidence, strengthened by collaboration, and driven by a commitment to equity and practical outcomes. Whether navigating complex systems, enabling digital health, or empowering local voices, we partner with communities, clinicians, and leaders to create solutions that are meaningful, measurable, and built to last.
About the Director
Maree Montgomery
Care Continuum Consulting is led by Maree Montgomery, an experienced health redesign leader, clinician, educator and researcher with a strong focus on improving access, experience and outcomes for people in rural and regional communities.
With a background spanning clinical practice, service redesign, research and system implementation, Maree brings a rare blend of strategic thinking and on-the-ground delivery. Her work is characterised by practical problem-solving, deep engagement with consumers and frontline staff, and the ability to translate complex policy, evidence and funding requirements into workable, locally relevant solutions.
Selected experience includes:
- Leading community-based service redesign to improve equity of access to palliative, aged care and supportive care across large rural and remote regions.
- Designing and implementing co-produced volunteer and navigator models, supporting compassionate communities’ approach to o dying, caring, and grieving within your community.
- Managing multi-site projects and research pilots, including workforce redesign, governance frameworks and transition from trial to business-as-usual models.
- Supporting digital health and virtual care initiatives, including staff implementation training, change management and integration into existing clinical and community workflows.
- Contributing to research and quality improvement projects, including patient-reported experience and outcomes measures, with a strong emphasis on ethical, participatory approaches.
- Developing successful grant and business cases, aligned with government priorities, community need and sustainable implementation.
Maree is known for her collaborative leadership style, strong stakeholder relationships and commitment to compassionate, inclusive systems of care. Through Care Continuum Consulting, she works alongside organisations and communities to turn good ideas into action—carefully, ethically and with impact.