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Building Business Partnerships

Gongan Consultancy focuses upon building successful Partnership between the Community, Government and the Private Sector. Linking the appropriate business partners and industry specialists is essential to building the financial and management capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Strategic Business Planning

  • Muru Aboriginal Inc, Strategic Business Plan, Tuggerah NSW, (2007).
  • ALRM Native Title Unit, Working with the Native Title Unit and Aboriginal Congress of SA (22 Native Title Management Committees) developing a State Strategic Business Focus at both the State and Regional levels by the formation of the Aboriginal Foundation of SA, South Australia, December 2006 to October 2007.
  • Galambila Aboriginal Health Services Inc, Transition to Independence Consultancy (Transition Report; Corporate Governance Training Course; Three Year Strategic Plan &  One Year Action Plan), Coffs Harbour NSW (2006)
  • Yerin Aboriginal Health Services Inc, Management Consultant, November 2005 to December 2006, Wyong NSW (2006)
  • Yerin Aboriginal Health Services Inc, Strategic Plan 2005-2010, Wyong NSW (2005)
  • Girrwaawa Designs Pty Ltd/ Durahrwa Shed Ceramic Business Plan, Grafton (2005).
  • Eden Aboriginal Local Land Council, Strategic Business Plan, Eden NSW (2004).
  • Vanuatu Indigenous Development Alliance, Business Planning Adviser (2003/ 2004), Sydney NSW.
  • Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Land Council, Strategic Business Plan, Umuwa SA (2003).
  • Bidjara Aboriginal Housing and Land Limited, Consolidation Plan, Charleville QLD, (2002).
  • National Indigenous Development Alliance, CEO, Brisbane QLD (1999-2002).
  • Durahrwa Training & Development Aboriginal Corporation (Durahrwa Shed Ceramics Business Strategy) Grafton NSW (1998/ 1999).
  • Hamersley Iron Pty Ltd, Review of contracting services between Hamersley Iron Pty Ltd - ATAL Unit and Ieramugadu, (Consulting through the Indigenous Business Group, KPMG, Adelaide) Karratha, WA (1998).
  • Julalikari Buramana CDEP, 3 Year Operational Plan, (Consulting through the Indigenous Business Group, KPMG, Adelaide) Tennant Creek (1998).
  • Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council, 5 Year Community Business Plan, Sydney (1997)
  • Wanaruah Local Aboriginal Land Council, Multi-Industry Strategy Framework, Muswellbrook NSW. (1995)
  • National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Industry Training Company, Business Plan, DEET, (Joint Venture OONGARRA Consulting Services), Canberra (1995).
  • National Aboriginal Employment Development Policy Committee (AEDP), Indigenous Industry/ Enterprise Strategy Framework, Canberra (1995)
  • Top End Aboriginal Coalition Corporation, Initial Cultural Centre Research, Darwin NT (1994)
  • Bilioara Corporation, Initial Hospitality Training Strategy, Darwin. (1994)
  • Marula Aboriginal Corporation, Business Plan for Cultural Centre/ Bakery Snack Bar Concept, Birdsville Qld (1994)
  • Central Queensland Regional Council Health Strategy, Consolidating Survey Information into a Report, Brisbane (1994)
  • Dalaipi Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Corporation, Community Organisation Plan, Caboolture Qld (1994)
  • Binambi Barambah Project, Business Plan, Caboolture Qld  (1994)
  • Gehgre Corporation, Community Organisation Plan, Gladstone Qld (1993)
  • Normandy Mining Limited, Hand Over period to new Aboriginal Manger, Adelaide SA (1993)

Business / Industry Workshop Facilitation and Conference Organising

  • Gidarjul Development Corporation Ltd, Strategic Planning Workshop, Bundaberg QLD (2008)
  • Department of Community Services (Gosford), Central Coast Aboriginal Foster Care Concept Workshop, Wyong NSW, (2006).
  • MyMurra Pty Ltd, Sydney NSW, Business Workshops in Albury & District LALC (2004), Yarrawarra Aboriginal Corporation (Corindi 2004), Coffs Harbour LALC (2004) and Yaegl LALC (Maclean 2005).
  • Kullowa Kudjer Agricultural & Pastoral Concept, Albury & Dubbo Workshops (2002)
  • NSW Aboriginal Land Council, State & Regional Consultations on the reconciliation or treaty process (NIDA Consultancy Services) NSW, State Conferences Dubbo 2000 & Nowra 2001.
  • Woodside Petroleum, Workshop on an Aboriginal Foundation Concept for the Karratha Region, (Consulting through the Indigenous Business Group, KPMG, Adelaide) Perth (1998).
  • South Australian Aboriginal Education and Training Advisory Committee (SAETAC), Facilitate ABSTUDY Summit, (Joint venture with Aboriginal Research Institute Centre of Excellence ARI) Adelaide SA (1997)
  • Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement of South Australia Inc, Advise on the development of a facilitation strategy to form a Southern Regional Land Council, Adelaide SA, (1997)
  • Australian Youth for Reconciliation Conference and Youth Job & Traineeship Exhibition (Joint Venture with First Contact Aboriginal Corporation for Youth, Brisbane Council of Elders ) Brisbane (1996)
  • Koobara Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Family Resource Centre & Kindergarten, Workshop to review Community Development Plan, Brisbane Qld. (1996)
  • Brisbane Indigenous Media Association (4AAA), Strategic Planning Workshops, Brisbane, (1996)
  • 2nd National Indigenous Business and Economic Conference (NIBEC) - Conference Chairperson/ Organiser - Brisbane (1995).
  • NSW Indigenous Business & Economic Council, Facilitator/ Speaker on developing a State Indigenous Business Council, Armidale (1995)
  • First Contact Aboriginal Corporation for Youth, SE Queensland Regional Workshop/ Strategy on Youth Issues, Brisbane. (1994)
  • Central Queensland ATSIC Regional Council, Facilitate Housing Workshop with ATSIC Regional Councillors, Bundaberg Qld (1994)
  • 1st National Indigenous Business & Economic Conference (NIBEC) - Facilitator Manager - Alice Springs (1993)

Mediation and Consultations

  • Aboriginal Housing Office (Sydney), Mediation of dispute regarding properties at Old Burnt Bridge, via Kempsey NSW, (2005).
  • Eden Aboriginal Local Land Council, compensation negotiations with the NSW Premiers Department and the Department of Defence in relation to the Eden Multi Purpose Wharf/ Explosion Zone Area, Eden NSW (2004).
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC), Research the banking and financial services required by Indigenous Australians, (Joint venture IBN project Rod Williams, Terry Kapeen and Shirley McPherson),Canberra (1999).
  • Environment Australia, Indigenous Programs Section, Contract Employment Program for Aboriginals in Natural and Cultural Resource Management (CEPANCRM) Evaluation for Biodiversity Group - - Environment Australia, (Joint Venture with Breackwoldt, Roland., Boden, Robert., Williams, Rod) (1997).
  • Department of Defence, Environment and Heritage Section, Act as an independent broker between the Department & Darumbal Corporation to finalise Contract for Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Survey Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Rockhampton Qld. (1996)
  • NSW Aboriginal Housing Development Committee, Department of Urban Affairs and Planning, Undertake State wide consultations in relation to Indigenous Housing and Report findings to the Minister, (Joint Consultancy with Darvall & Rynne.), NSW, (1996).
  • Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation, Queensland Australians for Reconciliation Coordinator, Queensland, (1995/96)
  • Indigenous Land Corporation, Facilitate discussions on the Indigenous Land Corporations, Qld & SA (1995)
  • Mawurli & Wirriwangkuma Aboriginal Corporation, Facilitate Discussions on Mining related enterprise development, Borroloola NT, (1995)
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commercial Development Corporation (ATSICDC), Facilitate Community Discussions on enterprise development, Canberra, (1995/ 1994/ 1993)
  • ATSIC - National - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Industry Report (1995).  Part of a team of consultants.
  • CRA Exploration, Facilitate Community Discussions, (Gulf Region) (1993)
  • ATSIC - Central Queensland Region Housing Workshop, Facilitate Central Queensland Housing Workshop , Barcaldine, Qld  (1993)
  • Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Facilitate discussions between Aboriginal Industry Advisers and senior management of ACCI, Alice Springs NT (1993)
  • Queensland Department of Housing and Local Government and Planning, Community Consultations, Brisbane - Stage 1 (1993)
  • ATSIC - Central Queensland Region, Facilitate at Central Queensland Region Land Conference , Toowoomba, Qld (1993)
  • Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation/ Industry Committee, Part of a Video Production Team, Canberra (1993)

Training Corporate Governance and Cultural Awareness

  • Galambila Aboriginal Health Services Inc, Corporate Governance Training Course, (Joint Venture with Ann Farrell Consulting Pty Ltd), Coffs Harbour NSW (2006)
  • Yerin Aboriginal Health Services Inc, Corporate Governance Training Course, (Joint Venture with Ann Farrell Consulting Pty Ltd),  Wyong NSW (2006)
  • Queensland Tourism and Travel Corporation, Employment and Training Strategy, Brisbane (1996)
  • Pasminco Exploration, Cultural Awareness Training for Field Staff, Adelaide SA (1996).
  • Telstra, Cultural Awareness Training, Brisbane/ Grafton/ Wagga Wagga/ Sydney/ Cairns/ Weipa. (1995/ 96)
  • Brisbane Indigenous Media Association (4AAA), Role & Functions of Directors and Management, Brisbane, (1994)
  • Queensland Confederation of Industry, Cultural Diversity at the Workplace, Brisbane. (1994)
  • Queensland Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Tourism Hospitality Course for Aboriginal and Islander Trainees, Brisbane/ Cairns. (1993/ 1994) 
  • Red Cross Society, Cultural Awareness Training, Brisbane.  (1993/ 1994)
  • Gehgre Corporation, MYOB Accounting Package, Gladstone Qld (1994)

Presentations, Lectures and Papers

  • Macquarie University, Gongan Framework/ Community Development Model Lecture, Sydney (2007)
  • "Making the Grade Conference" - Canadian Aboriginal Minerals Association, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada (2007).  Guest Speaker.
  • University of South Australia, Management Lecturer, Adelaide, (1997)
  • Pasminco Exploration, Strategy Development Meetings, Brisbane (1996)
  • Comalco Aluminium Limited, Develop Internal Paper, Brisbane (1994)
  • Century Zinc Limited, Develop Internal Issues Papers, Brisbane (1994)
  • MIM Exploration (Geoscientists), Presentation, Brisbane (1995)
  • MIM Exploration, Workshop Presentation, Caloundra Qld (1995)
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commercial Development Corporation (ATSICDC), Develop Paper for the Chairman, Canberra, (1993)
  • Annual National Australian Credit Union Society Conference, Speaker on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Credit Union Development, Hobart (1993)
  • Henry & Walker Group, Develop Internal Paper for Board, Adelaide SA (1993)
  • Burdett, Buckridge & Young, Presentations to Financial Institutional Representatives, Melbourne & Sydney  (1993)
  • ANZ MacCaughan, Speaker/ Presentation, Brisbane (1993)
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