Wanyaari Aboriginal Consultancy Services.
"Building Bridges and Fostering Understanding: Strengthening Communities Through Aboriginal Knowledge Systems"
Our services
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Consultancy
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.
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Training & 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.
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Employment Services
Wanyaari is a proven industry leader for providing expertise in the Aboriginal employment sector and driving quality employment outcomes for the local Aboriginal Community.
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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.
Our approach
At Wanyaari, we specialise in contextualising programs to suit each organisation’s specific needs relating to their involvement with Aboriginal peoples and communities. Our team of professional, highly skilled and qualified Aboriginal consultants have extensive knowledge and experience working within Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal organisations. We translate this know-how to provide guidance on interacting effectively and increasing confidence when dealing with Aboriginal clients and communities.
wanyaari - Flexible, tailored service offerings
Wanyaari Aboriginal Consultancy Services is an Aboriginal owned and operated business providing professional empowering services to the Aboriginal Community and non-Aboriginal organisations across the state of Victoria.
We provide expert, strategic consultation to Aboriginal and 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 a suite of Cultural Awareness Training programs to enhance awareness, understanding and respect of Aboriginal history and culture in order to build capability and confidence and drive improved outcomes.
We deliver programs and initiatives that enhance and improve engagement in education, workforce and community outcomes. Our mentoring and Aboriginal Cultural strengthening programs aim to provide Culturally appropriate support and guidance to have meaningful and positive influences focused on holistic personal well-being.
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.
located on Wadawurrung Country - servicing the state
Our office is conveniently situated in the heart of the Geelong CBD, offering easy access for our clients. However, we understand that flexibility is paramount. That's why, in addition to welcoming clients to our office, we provide the option for tailored training sessions either online or face-to-face at a location of your preference. Whether it's virtual sessions for remote teams or personalised training conducted at your company's chosen venue, we strive to accommodate your needs seamlessly.
Meet our team
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Ricky Kildea
Dja Dja Wurrung
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Wadamba Program Manager
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Milly Livesey
Taungurung / Bunurong / Yorta Yorta / Barapa Barapa / Wemba Wemba / Wiradjuri
Senior Consultant - Cultural Strategy & Engagement
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Jo Anderson
HR & Office Manager
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Carl Peterson
Yugunga-Nya / Martu
Training Delivery & Development Lead
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Kylie Clarke
Gunditjmara / Wotjobaluk /Ngarrindjeri / Muandik
Community Engagement & Programs Lead
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Savanah Jenkins
Taungurung / Bunurong / Yorta Yorta / Barapa Barapa / Wemba Wemba / Wiradjuri
Projects and Executive Support Officer
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Tina Sahin
Kurnai
Employment Pathway Mentor
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Brady Jones
Gunditjmara
Employment Pathway Mentor
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Naichese Lovett
Gunditjmara
Employment Pathway Mentor
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Terry Atkinson
Wemba Wemba / Boonwurrung / Wiradjuri / Kurnai
Wadamba Partnerships Coordinator
“We are all visitors to this time, this place. We are just passing through. Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love and then we return home..”
— ANCIANT ABORIGINAL PROVERB