“Maria Watson-Trudgett’s expert guidance, cultural insight, and creative leadership have been instrumental in the development of our Reflect and now Innovate Reconciliation Action Plans.

Her contributions have had a lasting impact on our people, our practices, and our path forward.  Maria brings experience, engagement and empathy, to any organisation seeking a culturally informed, respectful, and inspiring approach to reconciliation.

Our ongoing partnership with Maria continues to enrich our cultural capability.  Maria remains a trusted and generous partner on our reconciliation journey.”

Stephen Kovacs, Managing Director

"Maria's guidance, as part of Strategic Grants' Reconciliation Working Group, has been invaluable. Her expertise and clear direction have been pivotal in helping us navigate the deliverables of our Innovate RAP with confidence and purpose.

Crucially, Maria's cultural guidance has enhanced our team's knowledge on respectful communication and appropriate language, leading to optimal outcomes for the Nations peoples and organisations we partner with.”

Jo Garner, CEO/Founder

“It has been a real pleasure working with Maria. Her experience and insights are invaluable, and I know the broader RAP team views her as an integral partner. In fact, Maria’s guidance has been instrumental in shaping our RAP initiatives, ensuring they are not only effective but also culturally respectful and impactful”

Maria’s passion, creativity, and professionalism have made a lasting impression on our team. We are grateful for her contributions and look forward to continuing our partnership as we strive to make a positive difference in our community.”

Domenic Stranieri, General Manager

“The Children’s Hospital Foundation engaged Maria to deliver a Cultural Immersion Art Workshop to help us celebrate NAIDOC week 2022. The workshops were engaging and enlightening, helping to educate our team on our shared history and understand the interpretation of symbols used in Aboriginal art.

Maria provided our team with an opportunity for a Q&A which was greatly received by the team. We sincerely thank Maria for her time and wisdom, and hope to connect with her on future projects.”

People and Culture Team

“It is a pleasure to work with Maria. She plays an integral role in the implementation of our Conference Engagement Strategy. Maria provides important insights and perspectives and her ability to establish rapport and build relations with our stakeholders is invaluable to the work we do. Throughout her work she provides cultural guidance and ongoing advice to our staff supporting their learning journey.”

Jody Gunn, CEO

“The moment I saw Maria’s beautiful artworks I had to have one. I was so drawn to the flowing movement and colours in the piece, and the importance of the artwork story”

Amy - NY, USA

“We bought one of Maria’s artworks. It now lives with us in Florida, US".

Micheal - Florida, USA

“I purchased ‘Bush Flowers’ at a fundraising exhibition. I was captivated by the colours, texture, and intricacy of the artwork. I love the story that came with here beautiful artwork”.

Jenny - Brisbane, Australia

“We are happy with our artwork purchase. It hangs proudly in our entry hallway of our home. Thank you so much for getting this to us promptly.”

Kathy & David - Sydney, Australia

“Maria created a stunning, bespoke artwork that visually anchors our RAP. Her artistic practice is a powerful extension of her consultancy—embedding narrative, Country, and connection into every brushstroke. Like many others who have had the privilege to collaborate with Maria, we found her art deeply moving and an enduring symbol of our commitment to reconciliation.”

Escient -Stephen Kovacs,
Managing Director

“Maria is also the talented artist behind the stunning canvas displayed in our Australia and New Zealand head office. Her artwork beautifully captures the essence of our commitment to reconciliation and diversity and serves as a daily reminder of the importance of these values in our workplace.”

Thermo Fisher Scientific - Domenic Stranieri, General Manager