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On Australia Day, we can acknowledge the past without being trapped by it

4 months ago

General, Reconciliation, Allyship, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Blog, Uncategorized

By Aunty Munya Andrews Aboriginal Elder, Author, and Co-Director, Evolve Communities This reflection was written by Aunty Munya Andrews in the lead-up to January 26. It invites us to sit with complexity, listen deeply, and consider what belonging and responsibility…

Cultural Load Colonial Load Aboriginal Elders

Don’t stay quiet – speak up safely

7 months ago

General, Reconciliation, Allyship, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Blog, Uncategorized

Cultural Load, Colonial Load — and Why Silence Isn’t Neutral Last week’s conversation on cultural load struck a deep chord. Many of you told us you prefer the term colonial load. We hear you. The load exists because of colonisation:…

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Recognising Cultural Load: Why Paying for Cultural Knowledge Matters

8 months ago

General, Reconciliation, Allyship, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Blog, Uncategorized

Cultural Load shows up when First Nations people are asked to educate, advise, or represent culture—often without recognition or pay. Kathleen’s story explains why paying for cultural knowledge is an act of Allyship and respect, plus practical steps for workplaces.…

Ever wondered what Cultural Load really means?

9 months ago

General, Reconciliation, Allyship, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Blog, Uncategorized

Understanding Cultural Load: A Simple Framework for Allies Have you heard the term Cultural Load? It describes the extra weight carried by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in workplaces and communities. This “load” can show up in many ways—for…

Kings Domain Resting Place – Aboriginal sacred site in Melbourne symbolising resilience and healing. Aunty Munya and Carla Rogers Evolve Communities

Will you learn the love language of Allyship?

9 months ago

General, Reconciliation, Allyship, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Blog, Uncategorized

Why Does Language Matter? On Sunday, we witnessed the horrific attack on Camp Sovereignty and First Nations peoples, including Aunties and women, in Kings Domain, Melbourne. This was the language of fear, distortion, and racism. Yet Kings Domain Resting Place…

Unlock a World of Choices by Buying Blak

10 months ago

General, Reconciliation, Allyship, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Blog, Uncategorized

Evolve at Supply Nation Connect 2025: Celebrating the Power of Indigenous Business Tomorrow the Evolve team heads to set up for Supply Nation Connect 2025—and on Thursday, the largest Indigenous business trade show in the country comes to life. With…

Can You Speak Googaburra?

10 months ago

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General, Reconciliation, Allyship, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Blog, Uncategorized

Carla Rogers is a community engagement specialist, facilitator, and program designer dedicated to Closing the Gap. After a Churchill Fellowship in 2001, she founded Evolve in 2005 and later joined forces with Aunty Munya. Blending Elder wisdom with world-class facilitation,…

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Were we radical to make it about Allyship?

10 months ago

General, Reconciliation, Allyship, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Blog, Uncategorized

Carla Rogers is a community engagement specialist, facilitator, and program designer dedicated to Closing the Gap. After a Churchill Fellowship in 2001, she founded Evolve in 2005 and later joined forces with Aunty Munya. Blending Elder wisdom with world-class facilitation,…

Shanice Hamilton

11 months ago

Evolve Facilitator, General, Reconciliation, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness

SHANICE HAMILTON Indigenous Facilitator NSW Shanice Hamilton is a Wiradjuri/Bundjalung woman currently living in the Central Coast. She is an Aboriginal Engagement and Regulatory Practice Advisor with the NSW Early Childhood Education and Care Regulatory Authority Directorate and Evolve Accredited…

Alana Dowell

12 months ago

Evolve Team

ALANA DOWELL Client Success Manager & Non-Indigenous Ally NSW Alana Dowell has a professional background spanning customer service, business operations, and sales. She brings a wealth of experience in building strong relationships and ensuring clients feel supported, informed, and valued.…

On Australia Day, we can acknowledge the past without being trapped by it

Don’t stay quiet – speak up safely

Recognising Cultural Load: Why Paying for Cultural Knowledge Matters

Ever wondered what Cultural Load really means?

Will you learn the love language of Allyship?

Unlock a World of Choices by Buying Blak

Can You Speak Googaburra?

Were we radical to make it about Allyship?

Shanice Hamilton

Alana Dowell

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