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Reframing Risk-Taking in Driving: A Strengths-Based Approach to Road Safety

Road safety is a critical issue for all communities, yet Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth face unique systemic and intergenerational barriers that influence their approach to driving. Too often, risk-taking in driving is viewed as a deficit, rather than a natural developmental process that can be channelled into structured, positive pathways for skill development.

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Projects, ValuesDavid Reid
Decolonising Research and Evaluation: Karabena’s position on research and evaluation reports involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

Karabena emphasises conducting culturally safe and ethical research that prioritises the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. By blending traditional research methodologies with narrative-driven insights, the organisation aims to humanise evaluations and foster meaningful, human-centred decision-making.

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Values, ProjectsDavid Reid
Truth-telling, healing, and the power of reconnection: Reflections from the Stolen Generations

For Senior Consultant Associate Sharon Pittaway, working on the Link-Up Victoria project was an incredibly moving and enlightening experience. The program’s dedication to supporting members of the Stolen Generations as they reconnect with family, country, and culture brought into sharp focus the deep need for truth-telling and healing within Australia.

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ProjectsTess McArthur-Dowty
Championing Inclusion and Diversity: Derek Villaceran’s Journey to Karabena Consulting

Australia is home to so many different people and cultures, making inclusion and diversity so important on so many levels. Junior Consultant Associate Derek reflects on diversity and inclusion, and how his previous experience has prepared him for working at Karabena Consulting on reviewing the Victorian Disability Worker Commission’s policies and developing cultural awareness training modules

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Breaking the Silence: Shifting the Focus in Perinatal Mental Health Screening for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Parents

"When I was first pregnant, my mother told me not to talk about my mental health with anyone." This powerful quote set the tone for Senior Consultant, Sharon Pittaway's presentation to the Victorian Branch of PANDA last week. As we mark Perinatal Mental Health Week (Nov 17-23), it’s timely to reflect on key findings from our consultations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents on their experiences with perinatal mental health screening.

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Reflecting on the Impact of Sorry Day

Explore the significance of Sorry Day in acknowledging and addressing past injustices towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. At Karabena Consulting, we have been actively working towards healing through several projects working directly with Stolen Generations survivors and their families. Currently, we are working with Link-Up Victoria and VACCA to undertake consultations into the needs and aspirations of Stolen Generations survivors and their families living in Victoria and Tasmania.

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Reflecting on a Meaningful Start to WDA Conference 2024 in Wagga Wagga

Recently Karabena participated in an incredible launch for the Wildlife Disease Association Conference 2024 on Wiradjuri Country in NSW. 'RESPECT', was a unique launch event which celebrated and centred Wiradjuri First Nations culture, and reflected on what those working in conservation, One Health and the environment might learn from the Wiradjuri ways of yindyamarra and gulbali ngurambang.

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ProjectsTess McArthur-Dowty
Empowering Families: The Success of Family Preservation and Reunification Response Evaluation

As an Indigenous woman-owned and led consulting company based in Melbourne, Australia, our mission at Karabena Consulting is deeply rooted in improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Recently, we had the incredible opportunity to work on a project funded by the Centre for Evaluation and Research Evidence (CERE). We were tasked with evaluating the Family Preservation and Reunification Response Phase 2 program, a vital initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable families and children. Today, we are thrilled to share the successes and insights we gained during this transformative evaluation.

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Projects, ValuesKerry Arabena
Healing Wounds, Honoring Voices: Karabena Consulting and the City of Melbourne Unite for the Stolen Generations Marker

In a powerful collaboration, Karabena Consulting, a 100% Indigenous-owned company in Australia, partnered with the City of Melbourne to embark on a momentous project - the Stolen Generations Marker. This significant initiative aimed to recognize truth-telling, share Aboriginal culture, and acknowledge the experiences of dispossession, fostering healing and reconciliation within Melbourne and beyond.

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ProjectsDavid Reid
Journey Towards the Commonwealth Games Reconciliation Action Plan: Engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities

The Commonwealth Games presented a unique opportunity to facilitate a change in the relationship between the Commonwealth and First Nations people. The intangible benefits could have included pride, access, reduced racism in regional Victoria, increased business opportunities with the increased visitor economy and promoting culture to Australia and the world.

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ProjectsKerry Arabena