Culturally Grounded Program Evaluation and Policy Reporting
We partner with organisations to understand what is working, what needs strengthening and how to move forward with clarity.
Our research and evaluation work is grounded in:
- Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB)
- Indigenous methodologies
- Yarning-based qualitative research
- Participatory and community-led evaluation
Our Services Include:
- Program evaluation for ACCOs and NGOs
- Qualitative and Quantitative research
- mmunity consultation
- Yarning research methodologies
- Participatory evaluation processes
- Policy-informed reporting for government funding
- Translating data into practical service direction
We prioritise ethical practice, cultural integrity and non-extractive research processes that contribute to long-term impact.
Systems & Service Strengthening
Service Design, Policy & Clinical Governance
Strong services require strong systems.
Our Systems and Service Work includes:
- Service model design
- Mental health program development
- Clinical governance frameworks
- Policy development
- Risk and accountability structures
- Implementation planning
- System reviews and recommendations
Our Services Include:
We support organisations to design and strengthen services that are culturally grounded, person centred, and trauma informed.
We work alongside boards, leadership teams and management to ensure services are safe, compliant and meaningful for the communities they serve.
Clinical Psychology & Professional Support
Strengthening the People Who Hold the Work
Clinical psychology services are provided solely by Samuel McWaters under professional registration requirements.
Clinical Psychology
Relational, psychodynamic and trauma-informed psychological intervention, particularly in rural, remote and First Nations contexts.
Professional Supervision
- Clinical supervision for registered practitioners
- Culturally appropriate and informed supervision
- Reflective supervision for SEWB workers and human services staff
- Support for rural and remote practitioners
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Confidential psychological support for organisations and staff navigating personal and workplace challenges.
Strong systems rely on supported practitioners.
Workshops, Training & Presentations
Practical, Research-Informed and Culturally Grounded Learning
We deliver engaging online workshops and presentations for leadership teams, frontline staff, boards, government, education and corporate services.
Our Focus Areas Include:
- Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB)
- Workplace wellbeing and self-care
- Rural and remote workforce sustainability
- Community research ethics and integrity
- Training for community-based Indigenous researchers
Our sessions combine research, lived experience and storytelling with practical tools participants can apply immediately.
Our Services Include:
- Tailored adaptations of existing workshops
- Fully customised training
- Organisational consultation
- Facilitator guides and follow-up exercises
We partner with organisations to deliver learning that is practical, culturally grounded, and responsive to the needs of their workforce and communities — get in touch to explore what this could look like for your context.
Our training supports organisations to build culturally grounded, ethical, and sustainable practice through learning that is reflective, practical, and community informed.