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We are WRAPPED: Volume 2

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Wadawurrung Country, on which this article was prepared, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

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Walking In Two Worlds Program

The Walking in Two Worlds Program is a new program developed for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants to build their capacity to work and connect with our staff and First Nations Programs Officer, Lennie Frail. Between June 2024 and October 2025 the program supported 185 participants to attend with a 51% success rate of gaining employment after the program.

After walking together on this journey, our jobseekers have acquired the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. They have gained a deep understanding of their own abilities, learnt how to apply these skills to the right job opportunities, and grasp the essentials of workplace obligations to maintain employment effectively.

WITW in Action: Quorn Solar Farms Project

The Quorn Park Solar Farm project provided a powerful example of how the Walking in Two Worlds program can translate directly into real employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants across the Central West.

The project itself created more than just short-term jobs. Participants gained hands-on experience within a large-scale infrastructure project, developed confidence in the workplace and built skills that will support future employment opportunities within the construction and civil industries. For many participants, the project represented an important step toward long-term employment, financial stability and greater confidence in their future career pathways.

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Internal Initiatives - CST building relationships through training 

While attending the Organisational Leaders Conference in Wagga Wagga, Client Services Manager Lyn Bourne organised Indigenous Cultural Awareness sessions with Lennie Frail for her team. As the Client Services team are often the first point of contact for participants engaging with Sureway, building a strong understanding of cultural awareness, sensitivity and respectful communication is an important part of ensuring every individual feels welcomed, understood and supported from their very first interaction with the organisation. Lennie’s session, while highly informative, was delivered in a way that made everyone feel comfortable, engaged, and willing to ask questions. We wanted to share some of the feedback the team gave about Lennie.

Feedback from the CST team: 

“Lennie explained everything from a First Nation person’s point of view. It was an insightful discussion that really shed light on how we should treat certain situations concerning First Nations people and their communities, especially regarding Sorry Business. Overall, it was a great experience.”

“I think the best thing that I took away from the session was Lennie explaining how important transparency with each client is. There is a lot of distrust felt by First Nations peoples, which over the phone is sometimes harder to notice due to a lack of body language, but now taking that knowledge into calls will be beneficial for us and the clients.”

External Initiatives  Reconciliation Week accross our footprint

Broken Hill 2024

Dean and Zoe proudly represented Sureway at the March for Reconciliation in Broken Hill alongside members of the local community.

The march concluded at Sturt Park, where attendees were welcomed to Wilyakali Country through a traditional smoking ceremony using gum leaves. The event also featured a Welcome to Country and guest speakers who shared powerful reflections on the importance of reconciliation and why it remains more important now than ever.

Community members were invited to take part in creating the Sea of Hands — a moving visual display symbolising support for reconciliation and the rights of First Nations peoples. The day also included a range of community activities and a sausage sizzle, providing an opportunity for people to come together, connect and share conversations in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Griffith - 2024

The Griffith team took part in several local events during Reconciliation Week. On Tuesday, Debbie Simpson, Amie Fazekas and Mackenzie Skof attended the Griffith Aboriginal Medical Service National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week celebration. Throughout the day, they engaged with participants from the Marrambidya Dance Group who were facilitating cultural activities, and connected with the GAMS Youth Services team. The event provided a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the significance of National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week, and to bring these conversations back to share with colleagues.

On Thursday, Jacinda Pittari and Mackenzie Skof attended TAFE NSW’s Reconciliation Week celebration at the Griffith campus. We were fortunate to tour the new cultural space, which will be a valuable resource to share with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients considering study pathways at TAFE. The event brought together teachers, students and community members through interactive activities including quizzes, lucky draws and creative workshops. It also provided an important opportunity to connect with the local community and deepen our understanding of the significance of Reconciliation Week.

Coogee - 2024 

During National Reconciliation Week, a community corroboree was held at Coogee Beach. Despite the chilly morning, many community members gathered on Gadigal Country to take part in the annual event, hosted by the local council in partnership with the La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council.

The sands of Coogee Beach came alive with traditional and contemporary Aboriginal dance performances, music and storytelling, creating a powerful connection to culture and the Dreaming.

Anne Love, a member of the RAP Working Group attended sharing that the experience served as another meaningful example of the importance of reconciliation, community connection and continuing conversations that strengthen understanding and respect.

Client Services Team - 2025 

Our Client Services Team participated in National Reconciliation week with a yarn and a cuppa while they watched an Indigenous documentary called “Larapinta”, the first ever documentary series about the oldest river in the world – Lhere Pinta (The Finke River), which runs alongside the oldest living culture in the world. It takes you on a journey along the river and lets you meet the people who call the river home. The documentary is available on SBS on demand if anyone is interested in taking a look.  It was enjoyable and enlightening and a great way to spend an hour.

Arwen Anderson - GM P&C - 2025

Arwen Anderson our GMP&C and her family attended the Kaurna Reconciliation Walk guided by Frank and Colleen Wanganeen in Adelaide on 1st June 2025. On the way they shared Kaurna stories and sights along Karrawirra Parri (Torrens River) and Tarntanya Wama (Elder Park).

P&C Team - 2025

The P&C Team gathered during a regular team meeting and held a yarning circle. The team revisited what yarning circles are: a sacred space that traditionally has been used to make conversation and decisions. The team also reminded themselves of the protocols: taking turns; having only one person speaking (the stick holder), listening to hear, rather than responding.

Orange - 2025 

Lennie hosted a morning tea at the Orange site. The event was published on Reconciliation Australia’s NRW Events Calendar 2025. All jobseekers were invited to attend and have a yarn about the theme. The local “Literacy for Life” campaign students and the Aunties group were also in attendance to share their understanding about Reconciliation Week. Lennie had approximately 25 people attend on the day. Lennie also shared information about the three arms of our company, “Walking in Two Worlds” – Sureway’s pre-employment program, and some of the success stories across our footprint. Some great artwork was also created during the event which now resides in the Orange office.