Jodie Hummerston is an adult language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) practitioner and plain English writer, based on Dharug and Gundungurra lands (Blue Mountains).
Jodie works with individuals to improve reading and writing skills. She also supports organisations to write clear workplace documentation and build employee literacy capability.
Jodie has extensive experience developing plain language resources and regularly delivers training and workshops in a range of industries, for clients such as Adult Literacy Australia, Central Land Council, and Greenham. She established and continues to deliver an online literacy program for Warlpiri community members through Batchelor Institute.
Jodie has worked in a wide range of education and training roles. As a teacher at TAFE NSW, she coached students in digital, writing and study skills, delivered Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and collaborated on the development of 2 training programs for new adult literacy teachers. She coordinated the Learning Centre in Lajamanu for the Warlpiri Youth Development Aboriginal Corporation, supporting community members with literacy, numeracy, and daily life skills, and managing staff and programs.
Jodie has worked extensively in the meat processing industry. As a project officer for MINTRAC, she reviewed and developed Units of Competency and qualifications for the national meat industry training package and wrote training and assessment materials across all levels and sectors, to support the training package. She also worked with food processors, including Gundagai Meat Processors, Beak and Johnston and Primo to develop plain English work instructions.
At Response Consulting Australia, Jodie developed and facilitated training programs for a range of sectors. In this role, she developed a site-wide, bilingual training package for the Goldcorp Peñasquito Mine in Mexico.
Jodie believes workplace literacy needs a holistic approach. She helps organisations identify the root causes of communication challenges, often showing that simplifying written materials can be the fastest and most effective way to support employees with limited reading or writing skills.
As a director at Hula Collective, Jodie is committed to empowering people and organisations through clear communication and effective literacy support.
Maor Lambert is a project manager, facilitator and grant writer with experience in native title, social enterprise, and social impact evaluation, based on Dharug Country (Sydney).
Maor was born in Israel and grew up in South Africa, Mauritius, Holland, and Spain. English is her fifth language.
She previously worked at the Central Land Council, where she played a key role in setting up the PBC Support Unit. The unit helps Aboriginal corporations manage their native title rights and build strong governance and enterprise opportunities.
Maor’s career has focused on supporting organisations that prioritise social or environmental impact alongside financial sustainability by facilitating board and team planning days and helping develop strategic and business plans. She has designed monitoring and evaluation frameworks, applying a range of social impact measurement tools and approaches, including realist and developmental evaluation.
She is known for managing large-scale events. During her time with First Nations Media Australia, Maor coordinated industry conferences and the Remote Indigenous Media Festival — a major event that brings together remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander broadcasters, content makers, and media leaders.
While at First Nations Media Australia, Maor gained substantial experience in digital inclusion and digital literacy programs. She was the program manager for the pilot of inDigiMOB. In this role, she coordinated digital skills training in remote Northern Territory communities. She managed the Remote Indigenous Public Internet Access program across the Ngaanyatjarra Lands and coordinated the Broadband for the Bush Alliance, which works to improve internet services in remote Australia.
Before moving to Australia, Maor supported social enterprises and community-led projects in the UK. As a development manager at UnLtd, a foundation with a £100 million endowment, she designed and managed grant programs, provided tailored support to grant recipients, and developed practical resources to help projects secure funding and stay sustainable.
Maor is now a director of Hula Collective, where she focuses on supporting organisations to plan and deliver lasting change. She does this through developing easy English educational resources, project management and facilitation. She uses participatory leadership and facilitation methods, such as the Art of Hosting to guide effective group processes.
Jonas Dare is a Barngarla media and visual arts professional from South Australia.
As a Barngarla woman, Jonas carries a responsibility to care for Country. She expresses this through her art, media work and her role as a director of Barngarla Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC.
She owns Barlarri Aboriginal Art in Quorn, at the gateway to the Flinders Ranges. Her work includes illustration, design, digital media, filmmaking, photography and painting. Her films have featured in international festivals, and her artwork has been used in national political, cultural and environmental campaigns.
Rachael Sutton is an anthropologist based on Arrernte Country in Mparntwe (Alice Springs).
Rachael has experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and organisations on heritage, environmental and governance projects.
Her work includes qualitative research such as interviews, on-Country fieldwork, family and group meetings, as well as desktop research, archival work, analysis and report writing. Rachael also supports organisations with consultation and engagement processes.
Mevlana Adil is an educator currently living on Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country (Canberra).
Mevlana has worked with remote communities in central Australia since 2008 as a classroom teacher, senior teacher, literacy curriculum advisor and principal.
She has a strong interest in building positive relationships between schools and communities, improving reading and writing outcomes, and supporting organisational operations. Her work includes data analysis, budgeting, strategic planning, and developing clear written materials through writing, proofreading and editing.
Amanda Murphy is a designer whose work focuses on building cultural understanding through visual art based in Nakusp, Canada.
Amanda develops and delivers heritage and cultural projects such as signage, books, brochures, guides and films. She works closely with non-profits, government and community organisations to create high-quality print and digital resources.
Her skills include logo design, presentation development, creative direction, layout, and cultural and historical interpretation, with a strong focus on collaboration and community engagement.
Ben Collins-Graham is a sound engineer and recording artist based in Naarm (Melbourne).
Ben runs AudioLabs, a studio offering audio production services for music, radio, podcasts, and other creative projects.
He works across studio and live event settings, with skills in audio recording, editing, mixing, restoration, sound design and field recording. Ben also has experience delivering audio for major events, including music and arts festivals, sports and community events.
Ben combines technical expertise with strong project coordination to support high-quality sound production from concept to delivery.
Visit audiolabs.com.au for more information.
Jaja Dare is a Wiradjuri artist, producer and designer driven by a strong commitment to decolonise.
Jaja has an aptitude for innovation. She works with communities across our nations to challenge systemic racism, transform trauma and uplift Country.
She supports Blak-led industries across art, music, media and placemaking. Jaja is the First Nations Programmer for Apple Music and creator of indigiTUBE.
She co-owned a Flinders Ranges Aboriginal art gallery and was the Label Manager for CAAMA Music.
Her visual art and design explore identity, matri-ancestral kin and how we decolonise to walk home together.
Visit decolonise.com.au for more information.