What We Do
At Wanyaari, 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.
Consultation
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.
Training and Workshops
We offer a range of Aboriginal specific training sessions and workshops that are delivered in a professional, engaging and interactive approach to improve your organisation’s understanding, awareness and respect of Aboriginal history and culture.
Employment
Wanyaari is a proven industry leader for providing expertise in the Aboriginal employment sector and driving quality employment outcomes for the local Aboriginal Community.
Wadamba Prison to Work Program
The Wadamba Prison to Work Program is delivered in partnership with Corrections Victoria and aims to assist and empower Aboriginal participants to transition from prison to sustainable and meaningful employment.
About Wanyaari
Wanyaari Aboriginal Consultancy Services is an Aboriginal owned and operated business providing professional and empowering services to the Aboriginal Community and non-Aboriginal organisations across Victoria.
Wanyaari have a proven track record of delivering successful programs to improve Aboriginal employment outcomes and create meaningful and sustainable results for the Aboriginal Community. We are committed to continuing this work to address disadvantage, reduce Aboriginal unemployment rates, improve pathways to employment and make a real difference within our Community.
Wanyaari 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.
We provide strategic and expert consultation to 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.
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.
Wanyaari Aboriginal Consultancy Services provides a unique balance of providing professional services to organisations to assist develop and implement strategies to improve Aboriginal employment outcomes, whilst also working directly within the Aboriginal Community at a grass roots level. Wanyaari bridges the Aboriginal unemployment gap to achieve results and outcomes for both the organisation and the Aboriginal Community.
The meaning of Wanyaari 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 Wanyaari

Ricky Kildea
CEO

Brady Jones
Wadamba Employment Broker

Andrew Vella
Aboriginal Engagement Worker

Tina Sahin
Aboriginal Engagement Worker

Naichese Lovett
Aboriginal Engagement Worker

Kaley Nicholson
Project Officer & Training Facilitator
