About Us

Ethicology is proudly Aboriginal owned and delivers culturally affirming innovative ethical solutions to address the concerns and complex challenges that people, groups, communities, businesses, and government experience.
 
Our in-house research, social work and legal specialists work with our partners to break down barriers. Our team advises and assists across a diverse range of matters such as research and evaluation, policy, engagement, education, advocacy, and supervision. We specialise in facilitating participation, cross cultural communication and providing evidence informed advice.
 
At Ethicology we respect diversity, we listen deeply, we work together sharing knowledge that protects and preserves culture and rights. In this way we create bespoke ethical and sustainable solutions to grow stronger relationships and partnerships. We work hard for our people, for community and Country to promote cultural rights and ensure people can have a say in matters that impact on them, their families, and the communities to which they belong.

Our Purpose

We exist to promote, protect and preserve the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and create ethical and sustainable solutions to grow stronger relationships and partnerships.
 
Our consultancy services empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to lead initiatives that impact on them, their families, communities and Country.
 
Our work supports non-Indigenous people with their cultural support non-Indigenous organisations with developing strategic meaningful and sustainable change to create respectful, inclusive and safe spaces for all their stakeholders.

Our Purpose

We exist to promote, protect and preserve the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and create ethical and sustainable solutions to grow stronger relationships and partnerships.
 
Our consultancy services empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to lead initiatives that impact on them, their families, communities and Country.
 
Our work supports non-Indigenous people with their cultural support non-Indigenous organisations with developing strategic meaningful and sustainable change to create respectful, inclusive and safe spaces for all their stakeholders.

Our Ethical Principles

Our principles guide our actions.
 
We stand for:
Respecting human rights and truth telling: we endorse truth telling processes as this is crucial to responding to historical and ongoing systemic injustice in setter societies.
 
Inclusively and collaboration: we acknowledge and attend to dismantling barriers that hinder people from participating in matters that concern them.
 
Integrity and accountability: we prioritise transparency and continuous learning to drive meaningful progress.

Our Ethical Principles

Our principles guide our actions.
 
We stand for:
Respecting human rights and truth telling: we endorse truth telling processes as this is crucial to responding to historical and ongoing systemic injustice in setter societies.
 
Inclusively and collaboration: we acknowledge and attend to dismantling barriers that hinder people from participating in matters that concern them.
 
Integrity and accountability: we prioritise transparency and continuous learning to drive meaningful progress.

Our Vision Statement

In the spirit of togetherness, as it always was, we grow skills and knowledge for an inclusive future.

At the heart of our purpose lies a commitment to advancing the rights and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities. We strive to foster ethical and sustainable solutions that nurture stronger relationships and partnerships.

 

Through our consultancy services we work with Indigenous people to spearhead initiatives that directly impact them, their families, communities, and Country. 

We guide non-Indigenous people, businesses, and organisations to become impactful change-makers. We support our partners to develop strategic, meaningful, and sustainable transformations that create inclusive, safe, and respectful environments for all stakeholders. 

Acknowledgment of Country
At Ethicology, we acknowledge and pay our deep respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate in the Illawarra region, the Dharawal speaking peoples, the Wodi Wodi and the Yuin peoples. We recognise their enduring connection to this land and the rich cultural knowledge that has been passed down through countless generations since time immemorial.
 
We also extend our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who call the Illawarra region home and acknowledge their contributions to the vibrant tapestry of our community.
 
As we engage in our business activities on this land, we acknowledge that we benefit from Land, Sea and Sky Country and we commit to working in harmony with this place. We recognise our responsibility to protect, preserve and respect the diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, Countries, cultures and their histories across our nation.
 
Our business is committed to nurturing positive relationships within both the local and broader community, while actively promoting a spirit of reconciliation and unity. We are committed to Indigenous self-determination rights and strive to uphold the principles of respect and inclusion in all our endeavors. As a profit for purpose business we exist to play a meaningful role shaping a more equitable and respectful future for all who share a connection to this land.