Building pathways that value and embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing into everyday practice. Two ways of knowing. One shared pathway.
Services already have the dedicated staff and programs in place. When Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, wisdom and ways of being lead and shape them, they make an even greater difference for children, families and communities.
Too often, services are designed without Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, so even good programs, delivered by experienced staff, struggle to have impact. We work with communities, organisations, peak bodies and governments to change that.
Michell Forster and Libby Magnus have worked side by side for more than a decade, implementing evidence-based programs across Australia. Again and again, they saw the biggest impact when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge was able to lead the work. So they built a company that makes that happen.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges lead; all knowledges are valued and shared. Our Directors model this, bringing over 40 years of combined experience and two ways of knowing to every partnership.
A future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges are valued and leading the way, guiding stronger systems so families and communities thrive.
Listening deeply, learning two ways and working together, so change is self-determined and built to last.
Deep ListeningTwo-Way LearningSelf-DeterminationRespectful RelationshipsCollaborationSustainable Change
One Framework, two practice-informed Models and a suite of Workshops. Start with one, or combine them into a tailored package.
When programs, policies or training need to become everyday practice. A codesigned plan to adopt and embed programs, training and reforms. Consultant-guided, flexible and scalable. Use it to embed our Models in your organisation.
When staff and teams need support to grow, thrive and stay. Grounded in deep listening, creating pathways for choice, knowledge and connection that values a holistic perspective.
When teams need safe spaces to reflect and support each other. A culturally grounded approach to peer-led support: yarning and deep listening together to build confidence, capability and wellbeing.
When you need practical skills, as well as awareness. Half-day workshops in cultural capability and culturally responsive supervision.
Short, interactive Discovery Workshops introducing our Framework or Models.
A flexible pathway for change we codesign with you: relationships, training, resources, policies and communication, tailored to any sector or size of project.
At the heart of our framework are the knowledges, wisdom and expertise everyone brings to the table. The dots represent the knowledges being shared back and forward through two-way learning, connecting our shared pathways as we strengthen and grow together and support self-determination. The arrows show the journey moving forward, with each part flowing into the next, and the outer rings show how everything works together and is interconnected, continuing with purpose.
Listen deeply both ways, explore and engage side by side.
Discover self-determined needs, actions and success.
Build capability and collective confidence.
Review and improve together, measuring shared success.
Consultant-guided · tailored · includes resources and tools
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A practice model for leaders, managers and organisations who supervise and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and families.
This model brings together two things: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of gathering, yarning and learning together and a well-established, evidence-based peer support approach.
Half-day workshops in cultural capability and culturally responsive supervision, and 90-minute Discovery Workshops that introduce our Framework and Models. Each workshop has its own flyer with more detail.
3 hours · up to 15 people · interactive and supportive · includes resources and tools
An interactive, supportive space designed for reflection and professional growth. Shared knowledge and two-way learning creates pathways for change.
Strengthen your confidence and knowledge to lead and support the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
An interactive, supportive space for yarning, reflection and professional growth. Strengthening the next generation to support our mob.
Strengthen workforce capability, retention and staff wellbeing, and understand the value of providing culturally responsive supervision.
For leaders, managers and organisations ready to explore our Framework and Models. Register for one or bundle them in a package to suit your organisation.
Discover how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing can lead and shape implementation.
Discover what Self-Determined Supervision looks like in practice, including strategies for two-way learning, accountability and wellbeing.
A culturally grounded approach to peer support that creates space for connection, shared wisdom, collective learning and cultural strength.
Face to face or online, on their own or bundled. Larger projects and grants are scoped with you.
Over 40 years of combined experience in implementation science, program development, counselling, research, social work and clinical supervision.
Michell is an Aboriginal woman with family connections to Kunja and holds a Master of Indigenous Studies (Wellbeing). For more than 14 years Michell has led the implementation of programs in First Nations communities across Australia. Michell’s approach is grounded in practice, drawing on her background in community development, counselling and complex trauma.
michell@implementationpathways.com.au
Libby is a Social Worker and implementation leader. For ten years she was a national implementation manager overseeing local, state and federal initiatives. Her approach is informed by years of front line practice and the systems that shape families’ lives. She has managed services and supported Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teams in family and domestic violence, homelessness and child safety services.
libby@implementationpathways.com.au
Whether you'd like to book a workshop, scope an implementation project or explore our models, we'd love to hear from you.