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Last week, participants in the Thrive Program in Kilkenny, South Australia, had the opportunity to connect with Cameron Wood, Executive Director from our Perth office, and Marlon Motlop, Delivery Lead from our Adelaide office. Following the program’s graduation, Cameron and Marlon joined participants in a yarning circle, creating a space for open conversation, shared experiences, and reflection. It was a powerful moment of connection, where participants spoke about their journeys, future aspirations, and the impact the program has had on their lives. One participant, Clarence Brady, was particularly inspired by Delivery Lead Shaquille McKenzie. Together, Shaquille, Cameron, and Marlon spent time discussing Clarence’s goals, offering guidance and encouragement as he considers his next steps. These meaningful interactions highlight what makes the Thrive Program so impactful. Through mentorship, cultural connection, and genuine conversation, participants are supported to build confidence, strengthen their sense of purpose, and recognise the possibilities ahead, an approach aligned with IPS’s broader work in Leadership & Peak Performance and Workforce Transformation. At IPS, we are proud to deliver programs like Thrive that create lasting impact for individuals, families, and communities, supported by our expertise in First Nations Advisory and culturally informed program delivery. Interested in delivering impactful programs for your organisation or community? Explore our full range of IPS consulting and program services or connect with our team to learn how we can support leadership development, workforce capability, and community outcomes. Our Business Advisor, Sana Turnock, from IPS Business Advisory, recently attended a Business After Hours networking event at the newly opened Saltwater Busselton, an exciting addition to the local business and community landscape. The evening brought together professionals from a diverse range of industries, creating a valuable opportunity to connect, collaborate, and strengthen relationships across the region, something we actively support through our Small Business Support services and advisory programs. Saltwater Busselton is a standout venue for the City of Busselton. Thoughtfully designed, the space is modern, welcoming, and highly versatile, making it well-suited to host conferences, arts and cultural events, and community gatherings well into the future. Beyond its immediate appeal, the venue also represents significant opportunity for local businesses. Conference and event activity will continue to support the region’s broader ecosystem, including transport, tourism, hospitality, arts, and wellbeing sectors, aligning strongly with IPS’s work in fostering regional economic development and business resilience through tailored business advisory solutions. At IPS, we partner with organisations to strengthen capability across multiple areas, including Leadership & Peak Performance and Workforce Transformation helping teams build strong cultures, improve performance, and achieve sustainable outcomes. We extend our thanks to the Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association, Busselton Chamber of Commerce, and Dunsborough-Yallingup Chamber of Commerce for hosting such a successful and engaging event. Sana also welcomed the opportunity to connect with City of Busselton Mayor, Phil Cronin, reinforcing IPS Management Consultants’ commitment to building strong, connected communities and supporting businesses through evidence-based consulting, research, and Insights & Impact services. There’s been no slowing down for the IPS team. Fresh from delivering the IPS Liminal™ Program in the Goldfields as part of the MARS Program, we were proud to be back on the ground at the Mining Industry Summit 2026: Building Respect, held at Optus Stadium. The summit provided a valuable platform to connect with industry leaders, share insights, and continue critical conversations around psychosocial safety, workforce wellbeing, and building respectful workplace cultures across the mining sector. Throughout the event, we showcased how the Liminal™ Program is supporting organisations to move beyond compliance and towards genuine cultural change. Grounded in evidence-based practice, Liminal™ equips leaders and teams with the tools to:
It was a pleasure connecting with so many attendees who stopped by our booth for a yarn, shared their experiences, and explored new ways to strengthen their workplace culture. At IPS, we believe that safe, supported, and respectful environments are the foundation of high-performing organisations and we’re proud to partner with industry to make that a reality. Ready to take the next step? If you’re looking to build stronger leadership capability, improve workplace culture, and embed lasting change, the IPS Liminal™ Program can help. Get in touch with our team to learn more about Liminal™ and how it can support your organisation Each year on 3 June, we acknowledge Mabo Day, a significant moment in Australian history that marks the High Court’s landmark 1992 decision recognising the land rights of the Meriam people of Mer (Murray Island). Led by Eddie Koiki Mabo, alongside fellow plaintiffs Reverend David Passi, Sam Passi, James Rice, and Celuia Mapo Sale, this historic ruling overturned the legal fiction of terra nullius—the notion that Australia was land belonging to no one prior to British settlement. In its place, the court recognised that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have enduring rights to land through their own laws and customs. This decision remains a cornerstone of native title in Australia and a powerful step toward truth, justice, and acknowledgement. “Tag Mauki mauki, Teter mauki mauki” Your hands and your feet must not take you to steal what is other people’s. — Reverend David Passi, Murray Island Plaintiff Mabo Day provides an important opportunity to reflect on the ongoing connection of First Nations peoples to Country, and to recognise the resilience, culture, and custodianship that have existed for tens of thousands of years. At IPS Management, we acknowledge the significance of this day and encourage continued learning, respect, and meaningful engagement with First Nations histories and perspectives. If you want to have a yarn about Cultural Capability reach out to our team. |
