Zeke Shaw
Founder & Director
Zeke Shaw is a proud Original Custodian of the Sovereign People of the Wiradjuri Tribal Nation (Wellington NSW – his Mothers Country), and Djabugay-Tjapukai Tribal Nation (Woorabinda/Cairns Queensland – his Fathers Country).
Zeke supports workplace harmony within Government, NGO, Private Sectors of workplace culture and community cohesion. A combination of 30 years of experience in education, law, social community development and sport, enables Zeke with the knowledge and skills to provide structured cultural and professional planning, from authentic lived experiences.
Cultural safety sets the stage for all of Zeke’s involvements with others. Aboriginal Cultural Protocols is paramount for Zeke, and effective consultation and engagement is embedded in the foundation of his work.
Zeke assists those that aim to Close The Gap on indigenous health outcomes and encourages healing and wellness for all Australians.
Zeke achieves targets on Stakeholder Procurement Policy outcomes, further aligned with Reconciliation Action Plans, in an ongoing changing environment. As he identifies this as a priority for him as an Indigenous Consultant.
Further assisting those that aim to Close The Gap on indigenous health outcomes and enhance healing for all Australians.
Hayley Bassett
Policy & Marketing Manager
I’m a proud Wiradjuri/Dharawal woman living on Yuin Country (Dolphin Point, NSW) I started my career as a Secondary Educator in 2005, specialising in Aboriginal Education and Diverse learning. This is where I realised the importance of giving back to mob to ensure they are equipped with the appropriate tools to succeed in the wider world. Over time, I travelled across NSW facilitating support in educational settings, particularly in remote communities. My core focus was to work in partnership with classroom teachers, support staff and the wider community; combining knowledge and practice coupled with nation building as a focal understanding.
In 2018, I transitioned into the Child Protection space via Community Engagement; specialising in the significant needs of First Nations children in the Child Protection System. This has been a long standing passion of mine, to advocate, support and drive the black voices of our most vulnerable. I’m a fulltime Mother and carer of First Nations children living with complex disabilities. They are my reason and my motivation to turn up and do what we do everyday. Paving the way for change and to ensure every person has the equal opportunity to shine and to be seen is part of my journey.
Gillian Thacker
Project Management & Consultancy
Gillian, originally from South-East Queensland, has lived and worked on the lands of the Eora Nation for many years. Gillian has extensive experience in project and program management in the areas of social and community services, as well as education and training, having worked in community, non-Government, Government and private sectors.
The knowledge, experience and skillset that Gillian brings into the ZSIC team is highly regarded by Zeke Shaw as being complementary to ZSIC’s purpose around closing the gap. She is passionate about supporting Aboriginal people and communities to thrive their way, and to have better self-determined outcomes. Of particular relevance is Gillian’s years of experience working with Aboriginal children, families and communities, more recently with AbSec.
Gillian works closely with Zeke on ZSIC programs that bridge the two worlds of traditional and modern ways. Not identifying as an Aboriginal person, Gillian is of Koori descent through her maternal Grandfather.
Gillian holds Masters degrees in Business Administration and Management, Bachelor of Arts Social Science, Diploma of Teaching and Certificate IV Trainer and Assessor.
Kaatheryn (Kate) Tempest
Registered Counsellor
Kaatheryn (Kate) Tempest is a qualified and compassionate counsellor, registered with the Australia Counselling Association, and has over 15 years of experience delivering counselling and mentoring services to individuals, groups, couples and families.
Please Note: Transformation Tree Counselling Services has moved to the Bloomhill Cancer Foundation Rooms at 58 Ballinger Road, Buderim QLD 4556.
Kate specialises in blending evidence-based practices such as positive psychology, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Trauma informed practices with Eastern philosophies, such as yoga, meditation, spiritual emergence and psycho-spiritual education, along with her personal lived experiences, to facilitate post-traumatic growth.
Kate delivers workshops in Mindfulness, Neurochange™ and Transcendence™ to assist corporations, groups and individuals to reach their desired goals. Collaborating closely with clients and adopting a person-centred approach, Kate walks beside her clients empowering their sovereignty as individuals on a journey of engagement with their natural and emerging intrinsic and extrinsic resources.
Kate works closely with Zeke in the YCSP space to support ZSIC’s emerging leaders to embody their sovereignty, develop self-nurturing, and attain personal freedom through increased self-awareness.
Kate holds a Diploma in Counselling, Masters in Metaphysics, Certification in Mindfulness, Neurochange™ and Trancendence™ Facilitation, and is currently in her second year of a Bachelors Degree in Counselling.
Face to Face appointments are available in person on:
- Wednesdays between 1.00pm and 5.00pm, and
- Saturdays between 8:30am and 5.00pm.
Telehealth/Zoom appointments are available on:
- Thursdays and Fridays between 7.00am and 7.00pm.
The Transformation Tree practice has partnered with HealthEngine therefore, for ease of booking, please use the link below, and you can also add us to your Health Care Team within the platform:
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Jamie Herbert J.P.
Custodian / Justice Of The Peace
Jamie is a proud Custodian who comes from the Brisbane QLD area, and has travelled extensively throughout different parts of the world, applying his variety of personal experiences and professional skills. As a Queensland appointed Justice of the Peace, Jamie is committed to aiming for fair outcomes, equality of experiences for a meaningful life and justice prevailing through humanity, for everyone.
Jamie understands the pressures that comes with building and maintaining effective relationships that support a pathway to healthy Indigenous communities, which further impacts wider non-indigenous communities in general. His work throughout the Torres Strait Islands, and Mataram / Lombok / Sumbawa Islands (Indonesia), has created unique professional and personal relationships such as Indonesian Police, and Naval Marines. Jamie’s abilities in succession planning, Implementation, and ongoing management of Tactical response and martial arts for community safety, reinforces Jamie’s healthy and active lifestyle.
Jamie’s experiences compliment his capabilities when building housing infrastructure, that are culturally sensitive and sustainable for Indigenous communities and families. He has gained the importance of healthy living standards, and as a Certified Plant Based Nutritionist, Jamie practices what he imparts to others, in getting the best out of life through health and well-being.
Jamie’s professional and personal contributions span over 40 years, with most part of his time living and residing in Indigenous communities, as Jamie has an organic connection with what culture offers, in its many forms, and from many locations.
Jamie continues his cultural journey with ZSIC, as complementary to continue to maintain a humanitarian view.
Our Values
D
Dedicated, to achieving our commitments
E
Enthusiastic, about working with others
A
Authentic, is who we are
D
Deliver, genuine services
L
Love, the work we do
Y
Yawarra (Care), for our culture
“We’re a Deadly Mob at ZSIC”
Our Logo
Golden Wedgetail Eagle Vision
This is the totem that represents Zeke Shaw Indigenous Consultant (ZSIC). It acknowledges Zeke’s clan groups, from Wellington NSW of the Wiradjuri Tribal Sovereign Nation, his mothers Country. It is the totem that signifies vision, precision and grace from above, as the leader of the skies.
Our Slogan
Indigenous Solutions Driven By Indigenous People
ZSIC is 100% owned and operated by Original Sovereign Custodians, applying self-determination through genuine and authentic participation. Closing The Gap for all Australian’s to heal, forms part of ZSIC’s vision.
There is no slogan that fits ZSIC better than “Indigenous Solutions Driven By Indigenous People”.
Organisations We Support &/Or Work With
