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Indigenous Engagement

Co-Designing cultural engagement solutions that empower people and community.

About us

Our Contribution to Change.

Vision | Leadership | Experience | Community and Cultural connections

Through co-design engagement approaches we develop culturally appropriate engagement solutions.

We increase Indigenous engagement capability through enhanced knowledge of Cultural Safety, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Proficiency and Cultural Integrity.

My Yarn

Leah Saltner (Founder and Managing Director)

My Loves

My Family, My Community, and Saltwater Country

My Country

I am a Bindal and Birriah Traditional Owner woman from North Queensland, I am also South Sea Islander.

My Purpose and Passion

I am a specialist consultant in Indigenous Stakeholder Relationship and Project Management.

My passion is GENERATIONAL CHANGE – Indigenous people living meaningful and powerful lives.

Our Projects

Bimbe Kyu

Bimbe Kyu (Birrigubba meaning – Strong Women) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Program

The Bimbe Kyu Women’s Program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in our community to reconnect through wellness and healing activities such as yarning circles, arts, and crafts.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women on individual journeys reconnecting and experiencing healing and connection that empowered us to be Bimbe Kyu – Strong women – Culturally, Mentally and Spiritually.

Workshop Facilitation

We were engaged by the Department of Treaty, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Communities, and the Arts.

We facilitated a two-day Public Intoxication Service Provider Forum with service providers who deliver public intoxication services across Queensland.

Cross Cultural Immersion

We delivered cross cultural immersion training and shared cultural knowledge and lived experiences with staff from the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning

This will enhance their relationships with Indigenous people in local government areas.

Workshop Facilitation

We were engaged by the Department of Treaty, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Communities, and the Arts.

We facilitated a two-day Public Intoxication Service Provider Forum with service providers who deliver public intoxication services across Queensland.

Cross Cultural Immersion

We delivered cross cultural immersion training and shared cultural knowledge and lived experiences with staff from the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning

This will enhance their relationships with Indigenous people in local government areas.

Indigenous Employment and Training: Port of Townsville – Channel Upgrade Project

We co-designed an Indigenous employment and training approach with the Channel Upgrade Project’s Principal Contractors and an Indigenous training provider, On Common Country.

Cultural diversity and Inclusion was the fundamental values that underpinned the co-design Indigenous employment and training approach.

Indigenous people were employed on the Channel Upgrade Project, which contributed to their social and economic well-being.

Co-Design : St Patrick’s College Indigenous Engagement Framework

We facilitated a co-designed approach with Indigenous students, parents, and families and developed an Indigenous Engagement Framework.

The Framework, underpinned by cultural values, identified culturally appropriate strategies to enhance Indigenous student and parent participation at St Patrick’s College, Townsville.

Indigenous Employment and Training: Port of Townsville – Channel Upgrade Project

We co-designed an Indigenous employment and training approach with the Channel Upgrade Project’s Principal Contractors and an Indigenous training provider, On Common Country.

Cultural diversity and Inclusion was the fundamental values that underpinned the co-design Indigenous employment and training approach.

Indigenous people were employed on the Channel Upgrade Project, which contributed to their social and economic well-being.

Co-Design : St Patrick’s College Indigenous Engagement Framework

We facilitated a co-designed approach with Indigenous students, parents, and families and developed an Indigenous Engagement Framework.

The Framework, underpinned by cultural values, identified culturally appropriate strategies to enhance Indigenous student and parent participation at St Patrick’s College, Townsville.

Advisory Group Membership

Townsville – Local Decision Making Body

I am a member of the Townsville Local Decision Making Body, Queensland Government Local Thriving Communities (LTC) reform.

Indigenous Reef Advisory Committee – Marine Park Authority

I am committee member that provides advice to the Marine Park Authority Board (Reef Authority) on the management of the Great Barrier Reef.

Our Services

Cultural Engagement and Advisory Services

Indigenous employment and training

Cross cultural immersion training – cultural awareness and cultural capability

Workshop Facilitation

Project Management

Indigenous Relationship and Stakeholder Management

Contact us

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Ph: 0435 477 029
Email: leah@saltnerconsulting.com.au