Yura (Welcome)
Guided by the wisdom of Country, Family and Community, Yura Consultancy weaves Aboriginal knowledge into pathways of learning, healing, and growth, supporting people and organisations to lead with respect, purpose, and heart.
100%
Aboriginal Owned
100%
Aboriginal Run
45 yrs +
Collective Experience
One Vision, Many Voices, Shared Success
"By walking gently on Country, we honour its enduring wisdom and strengthen the connection that sustains us. Together, we move with the heartbeat of the land, not separate from it."
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Testimonials
Thanks Auntie Merle, Kaitlin and the Yura Consultancy team for your ideas, knowledge and expertise - still reflecting on our session together and grateful for the depth of thinking and clarity you have brought to this STEM concept for early childhood post-graduate teachers.
Dr Rachel P
"Working with Yura Consultancy has been an enlightening and transformative experience. Their deep cultural knowledge, commitment to ethical engagement, and ability to foster genuine partnerships have been invaluable to our project. Their guidance has not only enriched our understanding of First Nations perspectives but also helped us create more meaningful, inclusive outcomes. We highly recommend their expertise to anyone looking to engage respectfully and authentically with First Nations communities."
Courtney H
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“Aunty Merle’s storytelling was deeply moving and brought a human perspective to history that I’ll carry with me.”
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“I feel inspired to take real action in my role—not just talk about inclusion, but truly live it.”
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“This workshop helped me understand how I can be a better ally and embed First Nations perspectives in everything I do.”
Macgregor OSHC
Yura consultancy provided our brand new team with a platform to grow and learn in our journey towards reconciliation. Through generous sharing of historical events and personal stories and connection our learning deepened as did our commitment to becoming a culturally safe space for children, families and community. Aunty Merle, Sarah and Kaitlin were engaging, presented who use the content and the space to create safety for the team to learn together. Thank you so much!
Nadine
Aunty Merle - Your unwavering passion, wisdom, and strength have left an indelible mark. You have been a guiding light, championing the importance of early education and fostering a deep sense of cultural connection, understanding, and respect in everything you do. Your leadership and dedication have inspired so many, and your legacy will continue to shape the future of early childhood education. I am deeply grateful for the guidance, knowledge, and kindness you have shared so generously.
Vanessa
Your passion, knowledge and integrity is something I have truely admired and your passion to share your culture with others to get the best outcomes for children and us as individuals has been invaluable. I hope you enjoy every minute of retirement and know that you leave a legacy in your honour.
Amy
What an outstanding leader and advocate you are! I also wanted to say how much I have admired you and learnt from you as we crossed paths over the years. Thank you for helping me grow and learn.
T.E
Artwork meaning - This artwork honors women as the givers of life, carrying strength, wisdom, and purpose through generations. With kindness, love, and culture, they nurture us, teach us, and grow us.
Built on our connection!
Meaning of 'Yura'
It is a greeting that means “Welcome/Hello” in the Jandi Language of the Quandamooka Nation peoples
Grounded in Connection, Guided by Culture!
Our commitment grows from strong cultural foundations that honours community, learning, and the intergenerational passing of wisdom.
As a First Peoples-led consultancy, our story shapes everything we do. We bring First Peoples knowledge and culturally responsive practices into every service, because true impact begins with understanding, respect, and connection.
Holistic
adjective
Characterised by the belief that the parts of something are interconnected and can only be explained by reference to the whole, with an approach that considers the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors rather than just the symptoms of a problem.
First Peoples
Consultancy
Cultural Guidance & Governance
We have a large range of expertise!
We collaborate with clients to foster inclusion and unique perspectives, creating solutions that promote positive change within our communities and clients.
Our expertise comes from experience.
As a consultancy group, we offer expert support in developing cultural guiding policies, governance frameworks, and programs.
Our first hand experience allows us to create meaningful, practical solutions tailored to your needs.
