First Nations Consultant
Supporting culturally aligned, respectful and accountable organisations nation wide
Maria Watson-Trudgett is a Brisbane-based First Nations Consultant and Aboriginal artist supporting organisations across Australia to work in culturally aligned, respectful and authentic ways with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
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Maria provides strategic advice, cultural leadership, and expertise to organisations to ensure First Nations strategies, policies, protocols and practices are culturally aligned, and effective. She is a facilitator of engagement with First Nations peoples and communities.
Her strategic advisory and consulting services are grounded in a deep knowledge of traditional engagement practices, cultural safety principals and integrity to her Aboriginal cultural heritage.
Maria’s Services include -
Advisory and mentoring
Development and implementation Reconciliation Action Plans
First Nations Strategies
Review & evaluation of HR and workplace policy
Supporting Organisations with Culturally Aligned Approaches
Based in Brisbane and working Australia-wide, Maria supports government, corporate, community, and not-for-profit organisations at all stages of their project and/or reconciliation journey.
Organisations often want to do the right thing, but transforming workplace into culturally aligned, First peoples-inclusive environment, free from discrimination, can be complex, without applying a critical lens and First Nations perspectives.
Maria Watson-Trudgett provides clear, informed guidance as a First peoples consultant, and Aboriginal cultural consultant, helping organisations move beyond surface-level compliance towards meaningful, culturally aligned approaches and well-considered outcomes.
Projects
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![Grant Thornton - Lead First Nations Consultant]()
Grant Thornton | Lead First Nations Consultant
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![City of Moreton Bay Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan]()
City of Moreton Bay Innovate | Partner and Guide RAP deliverables
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![Thermofisher Scientific | Lead First Nations Consultant]()
Thermofisher Scientific | Lead First Nations Consultant
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![District: Lead First Nations Consultant]()
DISTRICT | Lead First Nations Consultant
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![Houston First Nations Consultant - Reconciliation Action Plan]()
Houston | First Nations Consultant
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![Escient Lead First Nations Consultant]()
Escient | Lead First Nations Consultant
Getting Started
It is essential that project undertaken by Maria Watson-Trudgett support cultural capability development, drive reconciliation efforts and lasting positive change for First Nations peoples and communities.
Maria’s role as a First Nations consultant is to provide culturally grounded, professional guidance that empowers organisations to achieve meaningful and genuine outcomes.
STEP 1 Start with a conversation
An initial yarn helps clarify your project goals, current position, and individual needs.
STEP 2 Project support
Support may include development and implementation of a Reconciliation Action plan or First Nations Strategies. Review and evaluations of HR and workplace policies. Guidance on First Nations frameworks or understanding Copyright Licensing and protocol around applying Aboriginal art.
STEP 3 Work together
Maria brings a blend of mentoring, culturally informed consulting, and deep knowledge of traditional engagement practices, and cultural safety principals, grounded in respect and integrity to First Nations cultures.
First Nations Advisory and Consulting Services
Maria supports organisations to work in culturally aligned approaches that empower genuine and respectful engagement with First Nations peoples.
SERVICES INCLUDE
Reconciliation Action Plan (development & implementation)
First Nations peoples Employment Strategy
First Nations peoples Procurement Strategy
First Nations peoples Engagement Strategy
Review and Evaluation of HR & Workplace Policy
Frameworks & E-Learning development
Copyright and Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property
Advisory, guidance, mentoring
RAP Working Group member
Artwork Commissions
Maria is an accomplished professional Aboriginal artist, offering original artwork commissions for individuals and organisations nationally and internationally.
ARTWORK SERVICES
Artistic consultation
Artwork concept planning and creation
ARTWORK COMMISSIONS FOR
Homes
Organisations
Reconciliation Actions Plans (RAP)
Merchandise
Artwork Licensing and Collaborations
Maria creates artworks for organisations who sell reproduction prints or wearable merchandise for their customers. She also paints thoughtful pieces for Reconciliation Action Plans, that reflect the organisations vision.
Licensing and Collaboration Services
Initial yarns to understand project goals
Consultation on copyright, licensing, and ICIP
Creative design and planning
Collaboration in client input
