Corporate

Services

Corporate Services

At Bandu, our point of difference is our comprehensive and genuine care. We walk with our participants and partners on their journey, we don’t just point them in a direction and send them on their way. Our services are built on a foundation of ongoing commitment and cultural safety.

Employment Partnerships

Bandu ensures our corporate partners lead the work force in Reconciliation by introducing them to our highly accomplished, motivated and well-supported Bandu Participants. Where our participants come from:

All Bandu Participants are culturally-connected First Nations people, committed to thriving in your company.
Bandu is endorsed by the Association of Independent Schools Waratah Project, supporting First Nations students from over 30 schools across New South Wales.
Bandu supports participants from as early as 15 years of age, so by the time we connect you with our fantastic young people, we are well aware of their aspirations, skills, motivations, and how much you need them in your company.

Cultural Immersion Experience

Our leading corporate partners are given priority placement on our immersion to the remote paradise of the East Kimberley region of Australia. This 8-day experience takes corporate leaders on an off-the-grid journey of cultural understanding.

Visit Cable Beach and Gantheaume Point, learning the stories and history of the Yawuru People of Broome
Travel across the idyllic country to visit canyons, freshwater gorges and untouched rock art that is over 12,000 years old.
Eat fresh fish around campfires and sleep on secluded river banks under a million stars.
Your directors and staff will return to your company enriched and invigorated to lead your company in your Reconciliation journey.

Packaged Service Partnerships

Supporter Package

Partner Package

Companion Package

Supporter Package

Partner Package

Companion Package

Corporate Training & Consultancy

Bandu is committed to Closing the Gap by promoting inclusion and understanding in all workplaces across Australia. Bandu offers professional development and support to our corporate partners, ensuring they strive to authentically live out reconciliation within their company. Improve the cultural safety of your company today through our services:

Our Leaders

Aidan is a proud Wiradjuri Man from Dubbo, NSW. After receiving a leadership scholarship and excelling in all areas of life at St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill, Aidan truly embodied the Bandu objective of flying into life after school. He attended a GAP Year at Westminster College, London, before returning to complete his business degree. Throughout his time at university, Aidan was named an RA of Dunmore Lang College, was awarded an internship at Morgans Financial Ltd, and returned to work as an academic and cultural tutor at St Joseph’s College. It was here he continued to provide excellent role-modelling to the students as well as a living example of the true value and impact of the support that Bandu provides. The value Aidan placed in such support, led to him becoming a Co-Founder and Director at Bandu Organisation.

Aidan PorterFounder, Non-Executive Director

Growing up as a non-Indigenous Sydney boy with first cousins from the Kija and Ngyaranyin Nations of the East Kimberley region, Edward has always had an intense love of First Nations cultures and a deep passion for Reconciliation in Australia. Prior to founding Bandu, Edward spent 10 years working with First Nations students in secondary schools. Seven of these years were spent as the managing coordinator of the Indigenous Program with over 40 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys. Edward has long been aware of the national need for students to receive greater support in moving on to life after high school. Bandu’s 5-Phase Post-School Program is an appropriation of the ground-breaking transition support program that Edward implemented in his time as an Indigenous Program Coordinator. Edward’s Post-School support program has already yielded success in seeing graduates excel in various sectors, including; education, law, finance, property, hospitality, trades, and professional sport.

Edward MorganFounder, Managing Director

Sarah is Kija and Ngaranyin Woman from Broome in Western Australia. In 2010, Sarah travelled across the country to attend Loreto Normanhurst as a boarder, and became the first Aboriginal woman to graduate from the school in 2012. After finishing high school, Sarah attended Macquarie University to complete a Bachelor of Arts with a Bachelor of Education (Primary) degree, commencing her teaching in Sydney before working in remote Qld and eventually returning home to teach in Broome. Having completed her high school and tertiary education away from home and her support systems, Sarah has a firsthand understanding of how critical Bandu Organisation is for students pursuing higher education and employment away from community. Sarah’s unique experiences on both sides of the education system, coupled with her connection and commitment to her culture and community, make her an asset to Bandu Organisation and we are thrilled to welcome Sarah to our Board.

Sarah Stewart

Anna is a business owner, Accredited Practising Dietitian, and co-founder of The Biting Truth. Since founding her business, Anna has remained heavily involved in the development and implementation of educational programs at all levels from pre-school to university and into the corporate sector. Her wealth of experience in running her own business, coupled with her implementation of programs in the education and professional sector, means that Anna has invaluable insight for Bandu participants, our partner schools, and our corporate companions. Anna has a deep love for our natural environment and our First Nations culture, as well as a passion for helping people achieve their personal goals. Anna pursues these passions, making herself constantly available as a guest lecturer at the University of Sydney, is prominent on television and radio, and joined Bandu as a Board Member in 2022.

Anna Debenham

At Bandu, our point of difference is our comprehensive and genuine care. We walk with our participants and partners on their journey, we don’t just point them in a direction and send them on their way. Our services are built on a foundation of ongoing commitment and cultural safety.

Recruitment Partnerships

Bandu ensures our corporate partners lead the work force in Reconciliation by introducing them to our highly accomplished, motivated and well-supported Bandu Participants. Where our participants come from:

All Bandu Participants are culturally-connected First Nations people, committed to thriving in your company.
Bandu is endorsed by the Association of Independent Schools Waratah Project, supporting First Nations students from over 30 schools across New South Wales.
Bandu supports participants from as early as 15 years of age, so by the time we connect you with our fantastic young people, we are well aware of their aspirations, skills, motivations, and how much you need them in your company.

Corporate Training & Consultancy

Bandu is committed to Closing the Gap by promoting inclusion and understanding in all workplaces across Australia. Bandu offers professional development and support to our corporate partners, ensuring they strive to authentically live out reconciliation within their company. Improve the cultural safety of your company today through our services:

Cultural Immersion Experience

Our leading corporate partners are given priority placement on our immersion to the remote paradise of the East Kimberley region of Australia. This 8-day experience takes corporate leaders on an off-the-grid journey of cultural understanding.

Visit Cable Beach and Gantheaume Point, learning the stories and history of the Yawuru People of Broome
Travel across the idyllic country to visit canyons, freshwater gorges and untouched rock art that is over 12,000 years old.
Eat fresh fish around campfires and sleep on secluded river banks under a million stars.
Your directors and staff will return to your company enriched and invigorated to lead your company in your Reconciliation journey.

Packaged Service Partnerships

Immediately enhance the social impact of your company by simultaneously employing Indigenous leaders of tomorrow and ensuring the cultural awareness and safety of your workplace and team.

Corporate Supporter Package

Corporate Partner Package

Corporate Companion Package

Our services and packages can be itemised and tailored to suit your team or organisation. Please contact us at [email protected] if any of services interest you.

Bandu Advocate Statements

Jacob Goodwin is a proud Wiradjuri Man and advocate of the Bandu Post-School support program. Prior to finishing his High School Certificate in 2016, Jacob’s post-school transition program introduced him to tertiary education and employment opportunities that supported and guided him through the ensuing six years. Whilst Jacob’s impressive ATAR score ensured he was accepted into Law and Commerce degrees at the University of Sydney, Jacob maintains the cornerstone of his success in the years after graduating high school is attributed to the support he received in the cadetship he was granted at McCabes Lawyers in Sydney. Through the support of his post-school program, Jacob met Terry McCabe and never looked back, still working with Terry today and remaining an outstanding role model to his younger peers.

Jacob Goodwin

Triston Reilly is a proud Dunghutti Man from South West Rocks. An undeniable talent, Triston had the footballing world at his feet upon the completion of high school. Fielding offers from different rugby codes and teams whilst completing his HSC, Triston fully appreciated the support provided as he weighed up the options available to him. With great consideration and maturity, Triston accepted a scholarship to UNSW where he commenced his teaching degree, found a base in the College accommodation, before signing a contract with the Australian Rugby 7s team. Triston has gone on to play for the NSW Waratahs and recently signed with the West Tigers in the NRL - all the while continuing his teaching degree.

Triston Reilly

Lincoln Blackhall is a proud Wiradjuri Man from Wellington, NSW. Lincoln is a fully qualified electrician who completed his apprenticeship with SpaceAge Electrics, a company he connected with in high school, signing with them as part of his post-school transition program. Due to his successful employment, Lincoln was able to support himself in an apartment in Sydney. During his apprenticeship, Lincoln played rugby, mentored younger Indigenous students at his high school, and established himself as a leader amongst his peers, fully embodying the key outcomes and goals of the Bandu program.

Lincoln Blackhall

Aidan is a proud Wiradjuri Man from Dubbo, NSW. After receiving a leadership scholarship and excelling in all areas of life at St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill, Aidan truly embodied the Bandu objective of flying into life after school. He attended a GAP Year at Westminster College, London, before returning to complete his business degree. Throughout his time at university, Aidan was named an RA of Dunmore Lang College, was awarded an internship at Morgans Stockbroking & Wealth Management, and returned to work as an academic and cultural tutor at St Joseph's College. It was here he continued to provide excellent role-modelling to the students as well as a living example of the true value and impact of the support that Bandu provides. The value Aidan placed in such support, led to him becoming a Co-Founder and Director at Bandu Organisation.

Aidan Porter