 IPS Management Consultants has welcomed Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) specialist Ethan Kelly Akee to its team, strengthening its work supporting organisations to deliver meaningful, community-led reconciliation outcomes.
A proud Nhanda, Wangkatha and Meriam man, Ethan brings close to a decade of experience across local and state government, where he has led reconciliation, truth-telling and community engagement initiatives at scale. Ethan said IPS’ values and track record were central to his decision to join the organisation. “IPS was already doing the work in this space,” Ethan said. “I could see the impact they were having with organisations and communities, and that was something I wanted to be part of.” At IPS, Ethan works with organisations developing and delivering RAPs, with a focus on practical action, shared responsibility and strong leadership commitment. He describes his role as bridging workplaces and community - a responsibility he approaches with care. “Before any title, I’m an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander man,” Ethan said. “That comes with an obligation to do this work properly, respectfully and in a way that supports real outcomes.” Ethan has delivered RAPs for large and complex organisations, including Stretch RAPs and the State Library of Western Australia’s first Reflect RAP. He has also contributed to national initiatives such as One Day in Fremantle. He said leadership support was critical to the success of every RAP he had worked on. “When leaders are engaged from the start, implementation works on the ground,” he said. “That commitment makes a real difference.” IPS supports organisations at every stage of their RAP journey, from early conversations through to implementation and delivery. With Ethan joining the team, IPS continues to strengthen its capability to support organisations that are serious about reconciliation. Contact IPS today to discuss your Reconciliation Action Plan aspirations. Comments are closed.
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