High Schools
Drawing from 15 years’ experience as a volunteer motivational speaker/facilitator with many leading programs like ARTIE, Deadly Choices, Beyond Broncos, Clontarf, Titans for Tomorrow and SWIN. Thomas has developed a number of workshops to address issues around attendance, behavior, resilience and goal setting. Upon request Thomas can also incorporate mental health awareness within sessions and will work with local Indigenous Health Providers to ensure that the content and services are engaged accordingly. Workshops vary from 1hr to 3hrs.
Indigenous Youth Leaders Camps
Within this space we have several events and activities that will inspire and challenge young people to be the leaders we need them to be. Thomas will engage all service providers and facilitate all activities. He will also ensure that the content of workshops including any proposed presenters is delivered only with the direction and approval of his clients. Workshops vary from a 2 hr motivational session to a 3-day Program.
Youth Justice and Juvenile Correction
Drawing from family and personal experience Thomas is able to express the other side of a choice. His relatable story will create a lasting connection while at the same time challenge participants to persevere when the chips seem down and reach for something better. Thomas will create honest engagement around what life looks like after reform and help prepare participants for the challenges they may encounter. Workshop varies from 2 – 3hrs
Corporate
The mutual respect that everyone craves only comes from understanding. And understanding only comes from education and experience. Thomas has completed sessions with many local and global companies including Veolia, Heritage Bank, NACAP, and GHD to name a few. While working in the construction and resource sector as a Supervisor, Thomas has had to continually find ways to educate and break down perceptions and barriers with high turnover work crews. The Cultural Awareness workshop that Thomas delivers has been structured around key learnings from feedback given on what worked well and what didn’t over the years. Workshops vary from 1hr to 4hrs
Reconciliation/NAIDOC Week
Thomas has presented at many events over the years. Keynote presenting at Indigenous themed events has always been received well. Education is always the key and having a personal input into why Reconciliation needs to happen is something Thomas is very passionate about. In keeping with the National themes of each year Thomas will also prepare a presentation that includes the themes as well as addressing any concerns from clients.
Indigenous Consulting
The value that Thomas brings to this space is built on the lived experience of working in an Industry that can be challenging both culturally and professionally for Indigenous Australians. At times Thomas’ brand and image in the Resource Industry has attracted quite a lot of conversations with Traditional Owners voicing concerns around economic and employment outcomes for Indigenous Australians within the area that they live. Working for different companies and on many different projects Thomas has been able to draw from what has worked well and is able provide sound advice to clients when it comes to engagement. Thomas can effectively cover all areas from:
- Indigenous Career Pathways
- Indigenous Employment and Retention
- Indigenous Business Contracting and Resourcing
- Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Development
- Staff Engagement and Feedback sessions
Consultation is completed at an agreed hourly rate.
