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Newsletter - July 2026
July has had us thinking about how communities hold their history and their future at the same time.
We spent time with the Board of Yugunga-Nya RNTBC, working through an integrated economic strategy and enterprise framework with Country at the heart of the conversation. We also continued building our evaluation and social impact capability and spent some time on the ground in Collie, a community navigating significant economic and social transition as WA’s coal mining industry changes.
Against that backdrop, WA’s bicentenary commemorations have also prompted us to think about how organisations approach complex moments in our shared history.
There is no single right way to navigate them. Different people can experience the same moment very differently, which makes genuine listening, trust and relationships essential.
For organisations, that means thinking beyond the immediate event or consultation. It means seeking out the quieter voices, recognising the demands repeatedly placed on community members and Elders, and understanding that meaningful engagement and reconciliation are ongoing practices, not one-off activities.
It also means collaborating. Organisations working in the same communities can share knowledge, coordinate engagement and reduce duplication, helping build relationships that last well beyond an individual project.
This month we’re also sharing some things on our radar and our latest Thoughts & Insights on why board diversity is a governance issue, not simply a representation issue.
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