Indigenous Engagement Consultancy
Helping organisations create real change for First Nations peoples.
WHO WE ARE
Messenger Bird Collective is an Indigenous Engagement consultancy led by changemaker, Tiffanie Ireland. A proud Kamilaroi woman and Indigenous Engagement expert, Tiffanie’s helped corporate leaders, community organisations and government agencies play their part in genuine reconciliation, for over 16 years. We have a strong network of subject matter experts who listen deeply and can yarn for days. We’re a collective of passionate advocates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander economic inclusivity, and we’re building a better tomorrow, with you.
Tiffanie at home in front of her favourite tree, the Banksia.
WHAT WE DO
From Google to Herbert Smith Freehills to Penguin Random House, Tiffanie’s helped scores of organisations that care about First Nations peoples' economic participation.
Our team blends a corporate background with lived experience and a wide network of knowledge. Whether you’re a large company or a not-for-profit, if you want to grow your cultural awareness, develop policies and implement plans that work, we’ve got your back. We provide refined solutions based on community consultation, deep listening and first-class research.
When you partner with us, we share our expertise and our proven methodologies, and we support you on your journey. We help you go further than you’ve gone before: it’s not always comfortable, but it’s always safe. We walk with you.
OUR SERVICES
The time for change is now and we all have a role to play. We help you articulate and implement Indigenous Engagement strategies and projects, and connect with Indigenous businesses.
Research & Ethics
We deliver both academic and corporate research projects, with a strong focus on Indigenous methodologies, such as story-telling and yarning. Our best-practice ethical approaches have helped organisations including corporate, academic and not-for-profits, and we’d love to help you too.
Indigenous Employment and
Cultural Safety Strategies
We dive deep into your organisation and help you shape meaningful Indigenous Employment Strategies with a clear Employee Value Proposition (EVP), and Cultural Safety frameworks informed by the lived experience of your employees. We work with you to create more culturally safe and diverse workplaces.
Strategic Communications
We help organisations communicate their vision, mission, and values to stakeholders. From corporate communications to Indigenous Employment strategies, Procurement strategies, and RAPs, we help you drive impactful results.
Reconciliation Action Plans
Wherever you are on your Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) journey, we can help. From RAP development, draft submissions, implementation and audits, our team offers expert advice and support.
Advisory
We understand organisational and systemic challenges and barriers, and we help you solve them. Together we can bridge cultural, social, and regulatory gaps, to involve Indigenous peoples in your projects, and ensure Indigenous perspectives and interests are integrated into decision-making processes.
Project Management
We help organisations plan, execute, and deliver complex projects. With clear communication, meticulous planning, and efficient resource allocation, we ensure that every project is well-organised and aligned with your strategic objectives.
Our Values
Collaboration
We co-create your strategies and guide you on seamless implementation.
Community-driven
We work hard to help create solutions that work for all.
Truth Telling
We help you understand what’s come before and the challenges we see in your
organisation.
Considered
We listen deeply to all stakeholders and take a thoughtful approach and offer considered solutions.
Connection
Deep connection and authenticity are at the heart of what we do.
Acknowlegment of Country
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and skies - the First Peoples of Australia. We are grateful to those who have come before us and who have nurtured and protected Country for future generations, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present.