Evolve WA

Aunty Trish Hill spoke the the Fremantle Herald Official this week about the increase in racism and its impact on her community and loved ones. ❤️💛🖤

With National Reconciliation Week underway, it’s a great time for individuals and organisations to step forward and take action.

👉Book your place in the 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲, or partner with Evolve WA to deliver a tailored program within your organisation.

For more information, visit evolvewa.com.au/courses/anti-racism-in-action/

This National Reconciliation Week, the theme All In challenges all Australians to move beyond good intentions and take meaningful action.

With racism on the rise across communities, it’s time to step off the side-lines.

That’s why Evolve WA has launched 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - a practical, one-day course designed to:
✅ Understand real experiences of racism
✅ Recognise subtle bias
✅ Speak up with confidence
✅ Take meaningful action

This isn’t about blame, it’s about learning, growing, and taking meaningful action together. Because real change takes all of us.

👉 Learn more or book your place:
https://evolvewa.com.au/courses/anti-racism-in-action/

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸!

We want to express our gratitude and appreciation for the team of incredible First Nations trainers who work with us at Evolve.

They generously share their culture, understanding and insights through the range of courses co-designed to build capacity, cultural understanding and promote Aboriginal wellbeing.

We’ve proudly jumped and committed wholeheartedly to reconciliation. If you’d like to deepen your understanding of Aboriginal culture and the issues impacting Aboriginal communities, check out our courses on Aboriginal culture and wellbeing at https://evolvewa.com.au/courses_category/aboriginal-culture-and-wellbeing/

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 — 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲

In many organisations, strategic planning is treated as an annual event. A document is drafted, workshops are held, and a polished plan is shared, only for it to quietly gather dust as day-to-day demands take over.

But effective strategic planning isn’t about producing a document. It’s about building a discipline - a way of thinking that connects vision to action, and ambition to achievable outcomes.

At its core, strategic planning asks a simple but powerful question: Are we intentionally moving in the direction we say matters most?

Because a good strategy isn’t about saying yes to everything, it’s about making informed choices about where to focus, where to invest, and just as critically, where to say no.

Whether you’re leading an organisation, managing a team, or developing a project, these skills are essential. Our 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 gives you a framework to step out of reactive mode and into intentional leadership.

👉 If you’re ready to move from reactive to strategic, join us for a practical and empowering one-day course held on 𝟭𝟭 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲.
https://evolvewa.com.au/courses/strategic-planning-skills/

🌿 Understanding mental health through a cultural lens matters.

Our 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of social and emotional wellbeing for Aboriginal people.

Led by an Aboriginal trainer, this course provides valuable insight into mental health from an Aboriginal perspective—helping you build culturally respectful and effective ways of supporting others.

You’ll learn how to:
✅ Recognise warning signs of mental health concerns
✅ Understand wellbeing within an Aboriginal cultural context
✅ Respond with confidence, sensitivity, and respect

If you work with Aboriginal people and want to create more meaningful and informed support, this training is essential.

Sign up for our 1-day course on 𝟭𝟬 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 at https://evolvewa.com.au/courses/aboriginal-mental-health-awareness/

Ready to take your speaking from good to remarkable? 🎤

If you’ve already got the basics down, it’s time to refine the skills that truly make an impact.

Our 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 is designed to help you elevate your presence and connect more powerfully with any audience.

Whether you want to deliver powerful speeches or simply speak to a team or large group with greater confidence and impact, join us on 𝟵 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 for a practical and fun day that will take your speaking skills to the next level.

https://evolvewa.com.au/courses/public-speaking-intermediate/

Where do you draw the line… and what happens when you don’t? ⚠️

In people-focused roles, we’re often told to be caring, flexible, and compassionate - but without clear boundaries, even the best intentions can lead to burnout, ethical dilemmas, or harm to the very relationships we’re trying to build.

The truth? Good boundaries don’t weaken relationships, they strengthen them.

Our 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 challenges the idea that boundaries are barriers. Instead, it shows how they create safer, more effective, and more sustainable connections with clients, colleagues, and the wider community.

In this practical and thought-provoking training, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Navigate complex, real-world boundary situations
✅ Understand legal and ethical responsibilities
✅ Build strong relationships without overstepping
✅ Stay compassionate while protecting yourself and others

If you’ve ever felt unsure about where “too far” begins, or struggled to maintain balance in your role, this course is for you.

👉 Strong boundaries aren’t optional, they’re essential. Join us on 𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 and build yours with confidence https://evolvewa.com.au/courses/professional-boundaries/

💡 Got a great idea but struggling to secure funding?

For many community groups and organisations, funding is the key to turning vision into impact—but writing a successful grant application can feel overwhelming.

Our 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 breaks it down and shows you exactly what funding bodies are really looking for.

In this practical, no-nonsense course, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Understand what assessors want to see
✅ Structure strong, compelling applications
✅ Avoid common pitfalls
✅ Maximise your chances of success

If you want to stop guessing and start writing grants that get results, this course is for you.

👉 Invest in your skills and your organisation’s future by signing up for our 1-day course on 𝟮 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 at https://evolvewa.com.au/courses/grant-writing/

Most Australians will experience depression at some point in their lives. Yet it remains widely misunderstood.

Our 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 cuts through the noise with clear, evidence-based insights into what actually helps with managing and recovering from depression.
Whether you’re supporting others or looking to deepen your own understanding, this course will leave you feeling informed, capable, and empowered.

👉 Take the next step by enrolling in 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟲 𝗠𝗮𝘆 at https://evolvewa.com.au/courses/understanding-depression/

Neurodiversity is more common than many workplaces realise — and understanding it makes teams stronger.

Our 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 explores how to create inclusive, supportive environments that recognise strengths, reduce barriers and help everyone do their best work.

Through practical examples, discussion and evidence based insights, you’ll gain tools to better understand neurodivergent experiences and apply inclusive practices in your workplace — and beyond.
📅 22 May
💻 Half day | Online
👉 Learn more and register: https://events.humanitix.com/20260522-neurodiversity-in-the-workplace-half-day-online-course