About Us
Vision, Purpose and Values
At Nganya, we work to ensure everything has a purpose, centre the experiences, voices and needs of First Nations communities and focus on impact and outcomes. We do this by supporting organisations in building relationships with First Nations people, working in deep consultation, and equipping them with an understanding of the inequity in our systems.
We want to assist leaders in cutting through with their messages to effect real change in projects and service design that have a positive impact on First Nations people and communities.
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Vision
To work in, live in and contribute to a society that values the lived experiences of First Nations people and tenaciously pursues equitable access to nurture healthy, happy and culturally connected communities for generations to come.
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Purpose
What we do makes a difference. We are bold and unreserved, and exist to make meaningful and real changes in our communities. People are central to our thinking and doing—our collaborations with clients are not transactional, and the outcomes we achieve are long-lasting. Every day, we embody our purpose and vision, understanding that our actions have the potential to make a real impact on the world we live in.
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Values
Autonomy and+ Accountability
We create change in the way you listen to and learn from First Nations people, ensuring community autonomy is central to all thinking and doing. We are dedicated to engaging in robust conversations that foster critical thinking and unlock the potential of individuals to achieve long-term impact. We do this by embedding cultural and community purpose and leadership in social policy. We partner with people who learn while listening and align with our values and vision of a shared future where all our community members thrive. The people we work with exemplify transparency, accountability and truth-telling.
Transformational Leadership
We believe courage cannot exist without vulnerability, and each is the foundation of learning and evolving as a human being. We encourage people to live out the value of robust and purposeful leadership by acting in a manner that catalyses change within organisations and communities. We create opportunities that engage the most vulnerable and courageous leaders to ask the right questions at the right time. We help people strengthen their understanding of the world and influence how others show up alongside them. Transactional engagement and consultation are processes of the past and serve no one.
People and+ Community
We establish connections between communities and businesses, firmly believing the people in these relationships will be the key to enabling fundamental change. We champion cultural humility so that, through introspection and life-long learning, we influence and rebalance power dynamics embedded in societal structures. We commit to centring First Nations people and communities’ voices and lived experiences in all conversations about our shared past and future.
Making a Difference
We are driven by our inherent desire for First Nations people and communities to live healthy and happy lives where we collectively thrive. This looks like asking the right questions and leaning into uncomfortable conversations that many avoid because of what hides in the shadows of society’s consciousness. We invite communities and organisations to explore what they don’t know because we know that when you know better, you do better. If we are to make a difference and have a real and tangible impact on inequity, we’ve got to start having better conversations.
Why work with us?
What we do makes a difference. We are bold and unreserved, and exist to make meaningful and real changes in our communities. People are central to our thinking and doing—our collaborations with clients are not transactional, and the outcomes we achieve don’t just look good—they are good. We are committed to building and maintaining momentum so that what we create together will have longevity and a sustained impact beyond the time we collaborate.
Our commitment to working with you, your team and your organisation is focused on building your confidence, capability and leadership to understand the root cause of the challenges in front of you.
So often, organisations fixate on the issues they can see but fail to recognise the impact of the issues they can’t. Our work is a mix of consulting and coaching on what is visible but, more importantly, what is not visible. Our eye for detail and commitment to always stretching your thinking and doing ensures that what we do together has depth and meaning.
We invite you to collaborate with us because we are the type of people who see opportunities and not obstacles or limitations. We live with purpose and know that everything has meaning and potential. We operate from a place of deep understanding, respect and truth-telling about the ideas and beliefs that must be challenged. We seek the exploration of thought and knowledge so that you can become a confident and influential leader in your organisation and make better decisions about your critical work.
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Commitment to Community
Nganya continues to reinvest in First Nations communities and projects, enabling equitable outcomes for First Nations people and children, Caring for Country practices, and meaningful activities for individual and collective economic sustainability.
We are driven by our inherent desire for First Nations people to live happy and healthy lives where kinship and community thrive together; therefore, our work and the money we circulate in our communities make a difference.
Our contribution to the community exceeds a percentage of contracts and regular donations. Instead, we use our skills, knowledge, experience, and network to create solutions, mentor, and connect the right people.
We are committed to partnering and engaging broadly and deeply in our community, particularly with small and medium businesses owned and operated by First Nations peoples, women, persons with disabilities, and our LGBTQIA+ community.
