Our Services
Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs) & Cultural Strategy
We support organisations to make their RAPs real, not just written.
- End-to-end development of Reconciliation Action Plans
- Review and strengthening of existing RAPs
- Turning commitments into practical, measurable action
- Embedding RAP actions into everyday organisational practice
- Cultural strategy development aligned to vision, values and operations
- Long-term support to keep RAPs active, accountable and meaningful
- Strategic cultural advice for executives, boards and leadership teams
Strategic Cultural Advisory
Clear, grounded advice when it matters most.
- Cultural advisory support for leaders, executives and boards
- Guidance during change, planning and organisational decision-making
- Support navigating relationships with Aboriginal communities
- Advice on culturally safe approaches to complex organisational issues
- Independent cultural perspective to support confident, informed decisions
Governance, Policy & Organisational Practice
We look at how your organisation actually operates not just what’s written down.
- Governance and decision-making review through a cultural lens
- Policy and procedure review to strengthen cultural safety
- Review of systems, processes and internal practice
- Communication and documentation review (reports, policies, web content, internal documents)
- Identifying gaps between intention, policy and lived practice
- Practical recommendations to strengthen accountability and cultural safety
Workforce, Recruitment & Retention
Building workplaces where Aboriginal staff are supported, valued and stay.
- Review and strengthening of recruitment and selection processes
- Aboriginal employment and workforce development strategies
- Onboarding and induction review to improve cultural safety
- Retention strategies to support long-term Aboriginal workforce participation
- Advice on creating inclusive, culturally safe workplace environments
- Workforce planning support for sustainable employment pathways​
Leadership Coaching & Capability Development
Strengthening leadership that understands, respects and leads well in cultural space.
- Coaching for managers, executives and teams
- Mentoring for Aboriginal staff and emerging leaders
- Building leadership confidence in culturally complex environments
- Support navigating workplace challenges and relationships
- First Nations leadership development and capability building
- Practical, grounded support focused on real leadership situations
Community Engagement & Partnership Building
Real relationships, not transactional consultation.
- Supporting meaningful engagement with Aboriginal communities
- Building relationships with Traditional Owners and key stakeholders
- Designing and facilitating genuine consultation processes
- Supporting long-term partnership development
- Guidance on respectful, culturally appropriate engagement practice
- Strengthening trust, communication and accountability with communities
Education & School Partnerships
Supporting schools to create culturally safe environments where Aboriginal children, families and communities feel respected and included.
- Cultural safety support for schools and education services
- Staff development and cultural capability building
- Leadership coaching and advisory support
- Review of programs, approaches and school practices
- Strengthening engagement with Aboriginal students, families and communities
- Practical guidance tailored to each school context
Workshops, Training & Yarning Spaces
Practical learning that actually changes how people work.
- Cultural awareness and capability workshops tailored to your organisation.
- Practical training sessions grounded in real workplace situations.
- Yarning circles and facilitated conversations for teams and leadership.
- Board and executive sessions for deeper reflection and understanding.
- Spaces for honest conversation, questions and shared learning.
- Focus on shifting practice, not just delivering information.
Program Review & Evaluation
Making sure the work is actually making a difference.
- Evaluation of programs, initiatives and community work.
- Review of RAP progress and cultural strategy outcomes.
- Assessing cultural safety in practice (not just policy).
- Identifying what’s working, what’s not, and why.
- Measuring impact against intent and commitments.
- Clear, practical recommendations for improvement and accountability.
- How pricing works: We tailor our fees and packages to the size of your organisation, the scope of work, and community expectations. We’re happy to talk through options for one‑off pieces, short projects or longer partnerships.
Our Pricing
We follow a transparent and grounded approach to our fees. Our pricing is tailored to your organisation’s size, the specific scope of the advisory work, and community expectations, ensuring that our partnership remains flexible and respectful of local contexts.
One-off pieces
Ideal for specific deliverables or cultural reviews. These are scoped as fixed-fee engagements to provide clarity and direct impact on a single focus area.
Short projects
Defined pieces of work over several weeks or months. Contracts are shaped to cover set milestones, ensuring project momentum and accountability.
Ongoing partnerships
A retainer-based model for deeper cultural advisory. These long-term contracts offer ongoing support, strategic guidance, and genuine collaboration.
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.
The Founder of Yarn & Grow
Kimberly Miners is the founder of Yarn & Grow.She brings extensive leadership experience across government, corporate and community sectors, working alongside organisations, leaders and communities across Australia to strengthen cultural safety and build stronger relationships with Aboriginal people and communities.
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Over the past 15+ years, she’s held leadership roles where she’s been responsible for guiding teams, navigating complex change, and working through the real challenges organisations face when trying to do better in this space.A lot of her work has been in the middle of complexity where policy, people and practice don’t always line up. In those spaces, she’s worked closely with executives, boards and teams to help shift things from intention into practice, and from policy into something that actually makes sense on the ground.
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Yarn & Grow came out of that experience.
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It was created to offer support that is practical, honest and grounded in relationship. Kimberly works alongside organisations in a way that respects local knowledge, cultural protocols and community voice. It’s not about having all the answers it’s about slowing down, listening properly, and doing the work in a way that holds up in real life.
Why Work With Us
We are a proudly Aboriginal-owned business led by over 15 years of community and leadership experience.
Our team brings deep expertise in cultural safety and Aboriginal-led commissioning to every project.
We provide practical, grounded advice that values clear communication over corporate jargon.
You benefit from our strong, authentic relationships with communities and stakeholders across the nation.
We offer flexible, tailored support that meets the unique needs of organisations anywhere in Australia.
Our approach focuses on building long-term trust and sustainable outcomes for your people.
We bridge the gap between high-level strategy and real-world community expectations.
Work with partners who understand the lived realities of the communities you serve.
Get honest solutions that are ready for immediate implementation in your workplace.
Experience a collaborative partnership that walks alongside you to achieve your goals.
Access professional advisory services grounded in respect, culture, and authenticity.
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.
Who We Partner With
At Yarn & Grow, we work alongside organisations across Australia who are committed to strengthening cultural safety, building genuine relationships, and creating meaningful change. Our approach is collaborative, practical and grounded. We walk alongside our partners, sharing knowledge, building capability, and supporting long-term impact for communities.
We partner with a wide range of organisations, including:
- Schools and early learning services
- Health services and hospitals
- Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs)
- Government departments and agencies
- Local councils
- Not-for-profits and community organisations
- Social enterprises and small businesses
- Large corporates
- Universities, TAFEs
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: hello@yarnandgrow.com.auÂ
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  Phone: 0416 122 656​
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ABN: 56 447 367 558
Yarn & Grow is an Australian registered businessÂ