Reconciliation
When Ngamuru was first established in 2016, our name was gifted following consultation with Guwaali, an Indigenous-owned cultural consultancy and business founded by Gamilaroi man and artist Michael West, and Elders from the Sydney metropolitan Aboriginal community.
“Ngamuru” means to “see the way”. This meaning continues to guide our purpose as an advisory firm: helping clients navigate complexity and seeing a clear path forward.
While Ngamuru is not an Aboriginal-owned business, we are grateful for the guidance and generosity that shaped our name and continue to acknowledge the significance of this connection.
Ngamuru operates on the lands of:
- the Ngunnawal people in Canberra
- the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin in Melbourne
- the Turrbal and Yuggera peoples in Brisbane
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of these lands and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
About Our Artwork
Chern’ee Sutton is a contemporary Aboriginal artist and proud Kalkadoon woman deeply immersed in her culture and history, a passion that resonates through her art, mentored in artistic techniques by her Mother. She is an incredibly talented artist who paints captivating stories of her people. Each painting is a unique masterpiece showcasing her exceptional colour, composition, and texture skills. Her artwork takes you on a visual journey, some elements of which are described below.
- Central Community Symbol - This represents Ngamuru Advisory. The U symbols are the men and women who work here. The outer ring of U’s are the wide base of specialist consultants who provide expertise and assistance for all kinds of projects and policy initiatives.
- Footprints - These represent the clients journey, as they start their first steps alone with just an idea to start a conversation. They then reach Ngamuru advisory who provides support, advice and skills, walking with them along this journey and assisting them to deliver some of the country's most complex projects and policy initiatives.
- Southern Cross - This symbolises Ngamuru to "see the way" or compass, as the stars have been used for thousands upon thousands of years a traditional compass or map, helping with navigating, storytelling and signifying new seasons or significant times of the year.
- Sun - This represents the quality work that Ngamuru does to ensure we are providing the right service, by the right people, for the best outcome for our clients. The handprints symbolise the assistance we provide for the client - the U in the centre.
- Blue Dotted Circles - These represent the different services that Ngamuru provides for our clients.
- Bodies of Water - These represent the cities of our main offices. The Brisbane River, The Yarra River and Lake Burley Griffin are all depicted.
- Leaves, Mountains and Waterfalls - These represent the land and environments on which Ngamuru Advisory works.
- Boomerang - This represents returning clients and business since our foundation.
Our Reconciliation Commitment
At Ngamuru, reconciliation is an ongoing commitment to building respectful relationships, increasing cultural understanding and strengthening the way we engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, organisations and communities.
As a national advisory firm, we recognise that reconciliation requires more than good intentions. It requires action, accountability and a willingness to listen, learn and continuously improve.
In 2024-2025, Ngamuru successfully completed all commitments in our inaugural ‘Reflect’ Reconciliation Action Plan, which established the foundations for meaningful reconciliation across our organisation.
Our Completed RAP Commitments
Reconciliation in Action
Cultural Immersion
Our staff visited the Belconnen Arts Centre NAIDOC by the Lake Exhibition and the '65000 Years, A Short history of Australian art' exhibition for NAIDOC Week. This was a powerful learning experience that deepened our appreciation for First Nations cultures and storytelling. The exhibitions showcased an extraordinary range of artworks, each infused with personal histories, ancestral connections, and themes central to NAIDOC Week—such as resistance, celebration, and cultural pride. Through visual art, sculpture, and installations, we encountered the rich diversity of First Nations communities and the ongoing legacy of creativity and resilience in the face of adversity.
These exhibitions also gave us a deeper understanding of NAIDOC Week itself—not just as a national event, but as a profound opportunity to listen, learn, and celebrate the voices of First Nations peoples. We learnt how art can be a powerful medium for advocacy and education, helping to preserve culture while inviting all Australians to engage with our shared history. This reminded us that reconciliation begins with recognition, respect, and a willingness to truly see and hear each other.
Indigenous Procurement
Ngamuru currently works with the following Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-owned businesses:
- Coolamon Advisory - IPP Consulting
- Kamberra Indigenous Cleaning - Cleaning Services
Looking Ahead
Completing our Reflect RAP was not the end of our reconciliation journey. Our focus is now on building on the foundations established as we begin our journey towards a 2026-2027 Innovate RAP. We will continue to share updates as this work progresses, so please check back to see how we are tracking against our reconciliation commitment.
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