Simone Barker is a leading government grant advisor. Based in Melbourne, she supports clients nationwide to secure government grants across Commonwealth and State government jurisdictions.

Simone works with clients through the full funding lifecycle – from opportunity identification and project‑to‑program alignment confirmation, to project scoping and strategy development, application preparation and the development of compelling, evidence‑based business cases. Her approach emphasises crafting clear proposals that maximise competitiveness and demonstrate a strong value proposition for government participation.

With extensive experience quantifying economic, commercial, and sovereign capability benefits, Simone’s practical understanding of grant guidelines, assessment criteria, incentive programs, government policy frameworks, and industry development priorities enable clients to navigate complex grant funding environments with confidence.