Our Story

Our Story

Driven by Purpose, Guided by Culture

Our business began its journey in 2015 with a small, dedicated team consisting of two Aboriginal women and two non-Aboriginal men, headquartered in Canberra. Over the years, we have steadily grown and shifted, navigating challenges and embracing opportunities, which culminated in a significant milestone in November 2023, when we became an Aboriginal and female-owned and led company. In May 2025, we rebranded to reflect our evolving identity, introducing a new logo that marked the transformation from majority to wholly owned, capturing our growth, change, and renewed vision for the future.

Our Story
Our Values

Our Values

Experience, Culture, and Commitment You Can Trust

Purpose

To increase self-determination, equity and prosperity for Aboriginal Peoples and all Australians through Connections, Leadership, Truth-telling and Education

Vision

Curijo is trusted and respected as a leading boutique consultancy business

  • Culture for leading and sharing in all that we do

    Culture for leading and sharing in all that we do

  • Courage to challenge, learn and grow

    Courage to challenge, learn and grow

  • Creativity to innovate for now and the future

    Creativity to innovate for now and the future

  • Connection to purpose, people and community

    Connection to purpose, people and community

Our Journey

Weaving Solutions Together...Empowering Lasting Change

This artwork tells the evolving story of Curijo’s journey, marked by three central meeting places that symbolise significant milestones in its growth and transformation over time. Each meeting place reflects pivotal moments of progress, learning, and leadership, illustrating Curijo’s enduring commitment to growing self-determination, equity, and prosperity.

The journey path that weaves between these meeting places signifies Curijo’s continuous dedication to walking alongside communities and organisations. Along this path, people are depicted as symbols of Curijo’s staff, whose individual contributions, expertise, and passion guide and support the organisation’s vision and purpose at every step.

Smaller meeting places are interwoven along the journey, representing the diverse communities and organisations that Curijo supports. These connections emphasise Curijo’s collaborative spirit and its foundational belief that meaningful change is created through shared knowledge, mutual respect, and partnership.

The hills rising in the background symbolise Curijo’s expansive reach across all of NSW, ACT and beyond. Each hill reflects the challenges, growth, and triumphs experienced in different regions, showcasing the organisation’s dedication to creating impactful, statewide change while honouring the Cultural landscapes it engages with.

Altogether, this artwork is a powerful representation of Curijo’s evolving journey, one grounded in Cultural strength, driven by connection, and destined for shared growth and success.

Our Journey

Trusted Consultants

Delivering Tailored Solutions

Our People

A Diverse Team United by Expertise and Passion

Our team of facilitators and consultants are highly skilled, experienced and capabilities driven to deliver high-quality services to a professional standard. Our directors and our team, are made up of both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people, with specialised areas of expertise, are passionate and committed to great outcomes. Collectively, our team brings independent thinking, the ability to relate to others on a professional level and commitment through proactive client services, delivered through sound methodologies to meet our clients needs.

Belinda Kendall
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Tina McGhie
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Natasja Witbreuk
Consulting Capability Lead
Belinda Coleman
Scheduling and Quality Lead
Bill Pritchard
Cultural Capability Lead
Ingrid Morgan
Learning and Development Capability Lead
Samantha Butcher
Business Manager

Gallery

Around the Country

How we give back

How we give back

Empowering Communities Through Action and Commitment

Curijo is dedicated to empowering Aboriginal and diverse communities by investing in people and creating sustainable opportunities. We employ Aboriginal and diverse peoples, driving economic development and self-determination. Through various support mechanisms in trauma-informed practice, social and community services, and business, we offer pathways to success, while also building a strong network of people in their chosen fields. We further invest in our teams through ongoing training, professional development, and wellbeing initiatives. Additionally, we give back through pro-bono work with targeted organisations that align with our purpose and values, strengthening communities together.