KSJ Consulting Service

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Over our 5-year history, we have undertaken many large Projects that have had significant positive impacts on our communities. Our new online Case Study booklet provides an insight into some of our recent Projects.

In May of 2024, Reconciliation SA supported the book launch of ‘Reflections on the Voice: During and after the Campaign’ by Professor Andrew Gunstone, where Professor Gunstone was present to explain the book and take questions. Read more: https://hubs.li/Q02Yt6b50

Say hello to Jasmin Fejo! Jasmin is a professional athlete, playing for National Women’s Basketball League’s Adelaide Lightning as well as AFL Women’s Crows team, and SANFL. Jasmin has also been a part of teams like the West Adelaide Bearcats and has Central Districts Lions. Competing, watching, playing, studying, improving… she loves ALL sports and for so many reasons.   Jasmin is a proud Larrakia woman and values her heritage, incorporating her cultural identity into her sporting journey. She has been involved with the Aboriginal Basketball Academy and Australian Indigenous Basketball, using her platform to represent and connect her community to the sport. Jasmin will join the KSJ team as our Project Administrator. Jasmin is now a pivotal KSJ team member, and we are extremely thankful for Argyle Group Training and Recruitment for continually supporting us with our staffing needs and unearthing new talent just like Jasmin. Kiara Johnson Karoline Brown Kathleen Vette Dr. Nkosinathi Sithole Anita Koch

Lest We Forget 🌹

Last month, ARIIA & Flinders University held The First Nations Aged Care Workforce Needs and Opportunities Roundtable, a national conference which was carried out in Adelaide. KSJ’s Uncle Bill Wilson facilitated the event which brought together CEOs, Directors, ACCOs, research organisations, and other major leaders within the Aged Care industry, including Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner Andrea Kelly. The core focus was to ask the question “How can we build the First Nations aged care sector together and what do culturally safe services look like?” Conversations surrounded workforce development and strategy planning, contributing to providing practical, constructive, and culturally safe support. Witnessing the dedication to caring for the aging First Nations population, as well as the understanding that new informed & enhanced support is required, was inspiring for all. KSJ respect the values & commitments of all in attendance and look forward to seeing these plans succeeding and being implemented on the ground. Clare Bradley Dr Rebecca Bilton Reuben Jacob Bill Wilson Anita Koch #FirstNationsAgedCare #AgedCare #ElderCare #FirstNations #Leadership Kiara Johnson Karoline Brown Kathleen Vette Dr. Nkosinathi Sithole

Today is Road Worker Day of Remembrance and, this morning, Platinum Civil Construction Group paused to pay tribute to those who have lost their lives or suffered serious injury whilst working on our roads. These are the unsung heroes who play a pivotal role in the development of our infrastructure that communities rely on daily.   Please also pause for a moment and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice or have been injured in the line of duty. There is no one that someone might miss, and everyone has the right to get home safe.   #RWDOR24 #RWDOR Kiara Johnson Tim Freer Mikael Strain Kate Molloy Shorup Sharma Akash Kandel Nabeel Mohammed Barry Nisbet Connor Galpin Ben Metcalf Kathleen Vette Karoline Brown Dr. Nkosinathi Sithole Anita Koch

Our KSJ Consulting team were pleased to join SA Water in celebrating as they forge their path towards Reconciliation by launching their new Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) this afternoon, Thursday 30th October. We were provided with a Welcome To Country Ceremony by Robert Taylor Cultural services, including a cleansing smoking ceremony and call for connection to all of our ancestors. We all experienced the talent of the dancers from Of Desert and Sea (ODAS), as well as other gifted performers. Ngaityalya, thank you, to all! Speakers from SA Water team members and Board Chair of Directors reflected on their many accomplishments and highlights, as well as what Reconciliation means to them. We also heard more on the areas which will receive a larger focus when taking their next steps within their journey. One area being their Retention of First Nations employees. SA Water has already initiated this focus by employing Deb P. as their Aboriginal Employment and Retention Adviser earlier this year. Deb has now supported the development of the new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment and Retention Plan that aligns with Kauwi Miyurna (SA Water’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network group.) Our respect to Nellie Hirschhausen, Aboriginal Engagement Lead, for all outcomes you have helped achieved also. Congratulations to SA Water, the RAP Working Group members, the Kauwi Miyurna network, the Board, and to all SA Water employees & major stakeholders which have helped make this happen. KSJ Consulting have been proud business partners and community allies with SA Water for five years, successfully completing various projects together across the state and supporting their journey. We are truly grateful for these opportunities and our shared successes. We look forward to our upcoming projects together. Congratulations again to all of SA Water for implementing their third Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan, it’s fifth RAP overall. Kiara Johnson Shouwn Oosting Bill Wilson Karoline Brown Kathleen Vette Anita Koch

And that’s a WRAP! 🌟 The Circle First Nations Entrepreneur Hub's First Nations Business Showcase was established to celebrate and platform First Nations entrepreneurs and businesses across SA..... and that's exactly what was achieved yesterday! Collectively, KSJ Consulting Service, Argyle Group Training and Recruitment, and Platinum Civil Construction Group, provide our thanks and much respect to the amazing team from The Circle First Nations Entrepreneur Hub. Thank you to the organisers and to the sponsors for all ongoing support of the Aboriginal business sector. Your generosity enables businesses to operate and continue to grow, leading the way for future First Nations entrepreneurs. Kiara Johnson Tim Freer Mikael Strain Kate Molloy Shorup Sharma Shouwn Oosting Bill Wilson Karoline Brown Kathleen Vette Anita Koch

#Onthisday one year ago, Australians attended polling booths across the country with strength, hope, and self-determination in our hearts. Reconciliation SA's Jason Downs words are extremely well put and we are determined, #NowMoreThanEver, to be #BlakLoudandProud! #StillYes Kiara Johnson Bill Wilson Shouwn Oosting Phillip Screen Dr. Nkosinathi Sithole Anita Koch Karoline Brown Kathleen Vette