Advisory & Consulting Services First Nations Consultant – Brisbane & Australia-wide
Maria Watson-Trudgett provides professional advisory and consulting services to organisations across various industries, supporting reconciliation efforts, respect and trust between First Nations peoples and the wider Australian community. Transforming organisational systems, enhancing cultural capability, and champion strengths-based, culturally aligned approaches to change.
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As a First Nations consultant, Aboriginal heritage consultant, Maria supports organisations develop and implement Reconciliation Action Plans, First Nations Strategies and frameworks, review and evaluation of HR and workplace policies, and all documentation and programs aimed at engaging First Nations peoples.
Her approach is a blend of mentoring and culturally informed consulting, grounded in cultural integrity and leadership, supporting organisations to move from intention to meaningful change.
Maria’s Services
Cultural Guidance and Advice
Expert project management consultation and strategic advisory
Comprehensive Cultural Evaluation & Review
Appropriate Language & Terminology
First Nations perspectives and insight
Cultural safety principles
Recommendations and solutions
Guidance and mentoring
First Nations Community Engagement
First peoples focus groups
Community and stakeholder engagement with Traditional Owners, Custodians and peak bodies
Engagement & Complex Community Consultation & Liaison
Policies and Protocol Development
Comprehensive examination of HR Policies
Anti-discrimination & First peoples belonging policy development
Cultural Safety policy development
Acknowledgement of, and Welcome to Country Protocol development
Are you in need of guidance and not sure where or how to begin?
First Nations Strategic Plans
Reconciliation Action Plan development and implementation
Cultural learning needs analysis - Competency Framework & strategy development
Recruitment & Retention Strategies
First peoples Engagement Strategies
First peoples initiatives and program development
First peoples Participation,
Co-design and Content Development
First peoples participation and co-design
First peoples inclusive programs & services
Culturally appropriate content & resources development
Culturally appropriate E-learning development
Art and Creative Collaborations
Commissions
Copyright Licensing
Art workshops
Artist talks