Lotjpa Balagamdail - Strengthening Cultural Partnerships

Sooo I am in the process of developing a website, new year, time for some promotion.

Lotjpa Balagamdail – Speak with Courage Building cultural capability through truth-telling, connection and respectful practice Our Services Cultural Journey Workshops Half-day and full-day sessions exploring history, identity, power, bias and culturally safe practice, tailored to your organisation. Book On Country Experiences On Country E...

Too often, leaders responsible for Aboriginal programs are sent to a classroom for “cultural training” and expected to walk away culturally competent. But real learning doesn’t happen in a PowerPoint.

On-Country cultural immersion is different. It’s deeper. It’s relational. It’s transformative.

When you learn on Country, you don’t just learn about culture — you experience it.
You learn through yarning, listening, walking, sitting, observing, reflecting.
You begin to understand that Country is alive, that knowledge is carried in place, and that relationships matter more than checklists.

Classroom training can build awareness.
On-Country learning builds cultural humility, accountability and respect.

For leaders overseeing Aboriginal programs and outcomes, this isn’t a “nice to have” — it’s essential. It shapes better decisions, strengthens relationships with community, and supports genuine self-determination rather than tokenistic approaches.

I’d love to hear others’ thoughts:
👉 Have you experienced cultural immersion on Country?
👉 How did it change your perspective or leadership?

Let’s talk.

See some of my programs below

See below - exciting times

Its that time of the year when bookings for Cultural Journey workshops, start to come in. Please contact me to receive more information about the range of programs on offer. In the meantime, check out the below😊

We are looking forward to collaborating on this one. Register your interest now.

Cultural Connections Conference

East Gippsland | On Country

A powerful gathering for First Peoples and those committed to building genuine cultural capability.

Join us in East Gippsland for a meaningful conference grounded in connection to Country, culture, and community, designed to strengthen the way services are built and delivered with cultural safety at the centre.

✨ What to Expect
• Interactive workshops led by First Nations cultural practitioners
• On Country experiences grounded in local knowledge and storytelling
• Practical learning to support culturally safe, respectful, and high-quality service delivery
• Opportunities to listen, reflect, and build stronger relationships

🌱 Who Should Attend
• First Nations community members
• Service providers, leaders, practitioners, and organisations
• Anyone committed to deepening cultural understanding and capability

🎟️ Limited Places

Only 50 places available to ensure an intimate, respectful, and impactful experience.

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📍 Location: East Gippsland (On Country)
📅 Date: late April
⏱️ Duration: 2.5 days
👉 Register now – places are limited

Collaborating with our partners in the region

Email: [email protected]

Treaty is here for our children and yours.

A time to step into the future with a positive shared history going forward 🖤💛❤️

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Thom Harrison fulfilling his passion - providing cultural training and connecting with participants.

See below - exciting times

Thomas will be heading back into the trading a facilitation space, along with offering professional development programs he will be children’s education based program also. Any support you can offer in promoting this Work would be greatly appreciated.