What We Do
At Wan-Yaari, we specialize in contextualizing programs to suit each organisation’s specific needs relating to their involvement with Aboriginal Peoples and Communities to improve working relationships, engagement, respect and achieve meaningful and sustainable outcomes. We deliver a range of programs from professional consultation to community embedded programs.
Cultural Awareness Training
Our Cultural Awareness Training can improve your organisation’s understanding, awareness and respect of Aboriginal history and culture. This can enhance your engagement with local Aboriginal clients and Communities and add value to your business.
Employment
WanYaari Jobs is a central location for Aboriginal Community members to access employment opportunities with organisations who are committed to reconciliation and improving Aboriginal employment outcomes.
For current employment opportunities, please visit wanyaarijobs.com.au or click the image above.
Cultural Programs and Mentoring
Our Cultural Programs include; Youth Engagement and Cultural Strengthening, Cultural Incursions, Pre-Employment Programs and individual mentoring.
Consulting and Program Design
We provide consultation and strategic advice on Reconciliation Action Plans, Aboriginal Employment Strategies and Aboriginal Initiatives. We specialise in contextualising, developing and implementing programs to suit each organisation’s specific needs.
Workshops and Training
We offer a range of Aboriginal specific workshops and training sessions that are delivered in a professional, engaging and interactive approach. We also specialise in workshop facilitation.
Wayapa Wuurrk
Wayapa Wuurrk meaning “Connect to Country” is an Aboriginal Wellness & Connection practice based on deep connection to the earth and spirit.
About Wan-Yaari
Wan-Yaari Aboriginal Consultancy Services is an Aboriginal owned and operated business providing professional and empowering services to the Aboriginal Community and non-Aboriginal organisations in the Geelong Region.
We deliver programs to the local Aboriginal Community to enhance and improve engagement in education, work and community initiatives. Our mentoring programs and Aboriginal Cultural programs aim to provide Culturally appropriate support and guidance to have meaningful and positive influences on personal well-being and cultural strengthening.
We provide strategic and expert consultation to non-Aboriginal organisations and businesses to improve their working relationships with the local Aboriginal Community and assist in developing and implementing Aboriginal initiatives and programs. We also provide Cultural Awareness Training to enhance awareness, understanding and respect of Aboriginal history and culture.
Wan-Yaari specializes in contextualizing programs to suit each organisation’s specific needs, relating to their involvement with Aboriginal peoples and communities to improve working relationships, engagement, respect and achieve meaningful and sustainable outcomes.
Our professional and highly skilled Aboriginal staff have extensive knowledge and experience of working within Aboriginal and government organizations and translate this know-how to provide guidance on interacting effectively and increasing confidence when working with Aboriginal clients and communities.
The meaning of Wan-Yaari is to Listen, Learn and Understand, which underpins our philosophy in designing and delivering our programs in an inclusive, engaging and culturally safe way.
OUR TEAM
Meet the team at Wan-Yaari
Ricky Kildea
Lead Consultant
Lowell Hunter
Lead Consultant