Our Approach
Listen First
Before offering advice, we take the time to understand people, organisations, communities and local contexts.
Build Relationships
Strong relationships create stronger outcomes. We focus on genuine engagement, trust and long-term connections.
Walk Alongside
We don't come in pretending to have all the answers. We work alongside organisations to build confidence, capability and sustainable change.
Our Services
We tailor packages to suit organisations
Leadership Yarns
- Executive mentoring
- Leadership coaching
- Cultural safety leadership support
- Community engagement guidance
- Workforce leadership advice
- Support navigating complex challenges
Plain Language Support
- Plain language reviews
- Community communication advice
- Consultation planning
- Community meeting support
- Stakeholder engagement guidance
- Communication reviews
Cultural Safety Support
- Cultural safety reviews
- Organisational assessments
- Workforce inclusion strategies
- Retention and belonging initiatives
- Leadership support
- Practical recommendations for improvement
Aboriginal Workforce Support
- Workforce strategies
- Recruitment advice
- Retention initiatives
- Staff wellbeing approaches
- Leadership mentoring
- Workforce planning
Community Connection
- Community engagement planning
- Stakeholder mapping
- Relationship-building strategies
- Consultation support
- Community engagement reviews
- Community connection advice
Strategic Advisory Services
- Program design advice
- Service reviews
- Workforce development strategies
- Community-informed planning
- Organisational improvement
- Aboriginal engagement strategies
- Co-design and commissioning advice
Founder of Yarn & Grow
Kimberly Miners
Kimberly Miners established Yarn & Grow as an Aboriginal-owned advisory dedicated to fostering deep-rooted community trust and culturally-led strategic engagement. Drawing on fifteen years of leadership in workforce development and social services, she delivers pragmatic, high-level expertise for sustainable organizational growth. Kimberly prioritizes authentic dialogue and professional integrity, ensuring that complex strategic goals are met through genuine cultural connection and collaborative partnerships rather than standard corporate processes.
Why Work With Us
Proudly Aboriginal-owned.
More than 15 years leadership experience delivering high-level expertise.
Senior management and operational leadership expertise across diverse sectors.
Aboriginal-led commissioning experience with cultural sensitivity.
Community engagement expertise focused on trust and longevity.
Workforce development and recruitment with inclusive strategies.
Extensive stakeholder engagement experience nationwide.
Practical and grounded approach to complex strategic goals.
Real conversations, avoiding unnecessary corporate jargon.
Tailored solutions instead of off-the-shelf corporate packages.
Flexible support delivered across all of Australia.
Our Promise
We will always keep things real.
Yarn & Grow will always listen first to build trust and meaningful outcomes.
We will always respect community knowledge.
We will always focus on relationships before outcomes.
We will always work alongside people to create change that is practical, sustainable and meaningful.
Let's Start a Yarn
We are here to listen and build strong connections. Whether you are looking for cultural safety support or strategic advisory, we are ready to walk alongside you.
Email: kimberly@yarnandgrow.com.au Phone: 0416 122 656
Location: Australia (Nationwide Support) ABN: 56 447 367 558