Sally Brinkman

Sally Brinkman is a Professor at Education Futures, University of South Australia. Her research focuses on improving the healthy development and early learning of young children in disadvantaged communities across Australia, Asia, the Pacific, Latin America, and the Emirates. Sally collaborates closely with international governments and donor organizations such as the World Bank, UNICEF, and UNESCO to drive meaningful change.

She specializes in population monitoring and pragmatic randomized control trials to understand inequality in child outcomes and assess intervention impact and cost-effectiveness. Sally's research has significant global and local impact, across disciplines providing valuable insights for early education, community development, and development economics.

She is recognized as a leading authority in child development metrics, advising governments and contributing to influential Expert Advisory Groups. With over 200 publications, including renowned journals like The Lancet, and Nature Medicine Sally's research effectively bridges academia and policy.