Our Work
Kyma Group works with government, Aboriginal organisations, community partners and the private sector to design, evaluate and strengthen programs that deliver practical, culturally informed outcomes.
Our work spans strategy, governance, evaluation, engagement, workforce development, community safety, primary prevention and social impact.
Across each program of work we bring a collaborative approach grounded in cultural safety, evidence-informed practice and a commitment to supporting meaningful outcomes for First Nations communities and the organisations that work alongside them.
All of the work that Kyma Group undertakes is underpinned by principles of cultural safety, respect and self-determination, ensuring all engagement methods are appropriate and safe for Aboriginal people, families and organisations.
All project activities are guided by Kyma Group’s Indigenous Cultural and
Intellectual Property (ICIP) Policy, adhering to the principles of Free, Prior and Informed Consent. We respect the right of Aboriginal people to self-determination, including the right to maintain, control, protect and develop their ICIP and to authorise or refuse its use.
Indigenous Data Sovereignty is critical to any work undertaken by Kyma Group. Our data sovereignty principles set clear standards for respecting, managing and protecting the cultural and intellectual property of Aboriginal people. We ensure that an Aboriginal person is present at any consultation we undertake and all data we collect will have limited access placed on it, restricted to Kyma Group employees and contractors working specifically on the contracted program of work.
Our Commitment to Cultural Safety
Discover the projects, partnerships and initiatives that demonstrate our experience and impact.
Our work in action
Discover the projects, partnerships and initiatives that demonstrate our experience and impact.
Our work in action
Kyma Group delivered an Aboriginal Outcomes Strategy for a NSW Government Agency in the Energy Sector to deliver improved outcomes for First Nations communities. The strategy is aimed at increasing employment within the sector, strengthening cultural understanding, improving community engagement and increasing procurement opportunities for First Nations businesses.
It is focused on developing tools that make it easier for mainstream service providers already operating in the system to engage with and contract First Nations businesses. In addition, the strategy considers how First Nations communities can benefit through shared decision making and developing genuine partnerships.
Kyma Group is supporting a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) start-up to build its social licence, First Nations and community engagement frameworks based on a place- based co-design methodology and principles. The project also includes advice and guidance on government stakeholder engagement and preparation of collateral to support their establishment in the energy sector.
Kyma Group undertook a tender collateral uplift to strengthen the way social and economic outcomes for First Nations communities are described, assessed and evidenced through tender processes. The project is focused on improving tender assessors’ ability to evaluate the quality, credibility and deliverability of commitments made by proponents, ensuring that proposed outcomes are meaningful, measurable and aligned with community priorities.
Kyma Group was engaged to support the development of a Reconciliation Action Plan for a national renewable energy company. Our work included preparation of the draft RAP, responding to feedback from Reconciliation Australia and designing the final RAP for approval.
Kyma Group was engaged by a State Government agency to support the implementation of a multi-agency domestic and family violence (DFV) response project in a NSW Aboriginal community. The project included working with multiple stakeholders on developing a practice guide that included documentation and tools that align with the project outcomes. A program logic was co-designed with the local Aboriginal community to support the evaluation of project outcomes and measure its success.
Kyma Group was engaged by a NSW Government Department to develop a Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Workforce Sustainability Guide to better support the retention, wellbeing and engagement of the Aboriginal workforce employed in specialist DFV organisations and adjacent services. The guide drew together practical strategies, workforce insights and culturally informed approaches to help organisations strengthen support for Aboriginal employees working in complex and demanding service environments. It focused on the factors that contribute to sustainable employment, including culturally safe workplaces, professional development, leadership pathways and organisational practices that promote wellbeing and retention. The work provided a practical resource for services seeking to build workforce capability that enable Aboriginal DFV workers to continue delivering high-quality, community-centred support.
Kyma Group examined the role of the Aboriginal Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) primary prevention workforce and how it can support DFV services and adjacent organisations across NSW. The project included a series of consultations with workers within the NSW Aboriginal prevention workforce to better understand current roles, workforce strengths, practice challenges and opportunities for improved support. The work helped clarify how primary prevention capability can be strengthened, how services can be better connected, and what practical conditions were needed to support a sustainable, culturally grounded workforce contributing to long-term prevention outcomes.
Working Together with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Men in Primary Prevention of Violence Against Women
Not for Profit - Research
Kyma Group is undertaking a national research project focused on the primary prevention of violence against women through consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men. The project will elevate the expertise, cultural knowledge and lived experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men to inform national practice and strengthen approaches grounded in community knowledge, cultural safety and self-determination. The work will support the development of evidence-informed insights into how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men can be meaningfully engaged in prevention efforts, including the conditions, relationships and practices that enable respectful, strengths-based and community-led change.
Kyma Group delivered a Monitoring & Evaluation framework for an Australian Government to measure outcomes achieved in the delivery of a five-year action plan in the animal sector. The development of the framework involved reviewing the current action plan, refreshing the initiative’s program logic and preparing key evaluation questions. With a broader multi sector evaluation plan currently in place, the project involved aligning the framework with this evaluation plan and ensuring consistency in the animal sector approach.
Kyma Group was engaged to conduct a Value for Investment evaluation and associated stakeholder engagement to support a regular departmental review and ensure the appropriate use of Commonwealth funds. The evaluation examined the extent to which investment was delivering value, including consideration of efficiency, effectiveness, sustainability and alignment with intended outcomes. The work included quantitative cost-benefit analysis, comparative analysis and qualitative assessment of cultural, social and other non-financial value factors considered important by stakeholders. Through this approach, the evaluation provided a balanced evidence base to inform departmental decision making, identify opportunities for improvement and support transparent assessment of public investment.
Kyma Group was engaged by a Commonwealth department to deliver an Evaluation Framework to support the establishment of a new Agency. The framework was designed to help the Agency define its intended outcomes, clarify how progress and impact will be measured, and establish a practical approach to ongoing monitoring and evaluation as the Agency evolves. The work supports evidence-informed decision making and provides a clear foundation for assessing how effectively the agency is supporting stakeholder outcomes over time.
Kyma Group was engaged to undertake a process evaluation of the Aboriginal Community Safety (ACS) grants program to examine how the grant process has been implemented and what early results, learnings and impacts are emerging. The evaluation considered the effectiveness of program design, administration, stakeholder engagement and delivery processes, with a focus on identifying practical insights that can strengthen future grant programs. The work will support continuous improvement, inform opportunities for scalability and help ensure future investment is responsive to community needs and capable of delivering meaningful outcomes.
Kyma Group was engaged by an Australian Government agency to develop an engagement and advocacy strategy to support recommendations and outcomes from a recent government inquiry. This program of work included a five-year strategic communication and engagement plan, a whole department channel strategy based on stakeholder archetypes and analysis and evaluation of recent department-wide programs.
Kyma Group has been engaged to provide strategic advice and guidance to the charitable arm of Australia's first Indigenous-owned preventative mental health education provider. hrough culturally safe, evidence-informed programs delivered in schools, workplaces, communities and on Country, the provider builds stronger, more connected communities across Australia, with a particular focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, who experience suicide at around twice the rate of non-Indigenous Australians.
Kyma Group will support a collaborative process that brings together policy, operational and Aboriginal stakeholder perspectives to clarify priorities, strengthen alignment and inform practical pathways for implementation. The work will help ensure both strategies are grounded in cultural knowledge, legislative responsibilities and the practical needs of teams delivering services with the land claims space. Through this approach, the project will support long-term planning, workforce capability, improved governance and more consistent, culturally informed decision making across Aboriginal land rights work.
Program Model and Monitoring & Evaluation Framework
Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation | Evaluation
Kyma Group has been engaged by a State Government agency to work with an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation to develop a program model and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) framework for a community-based program. Through a culturally safe co-design process, the project will work with stakeholders to clarify the program’s purpose, intended outcomes, delivery approach and key practice elements, ensuring the model is grounded in community knowledge, cultural safety and practical implementation needs. The M&E framework will include a program logic, key evaluation questions and practical measures to track progress and outcomes, with community voices embedded in how success is defined and assessed. The work will provide a clear foundation for consistent implementation, ongoing learning and future evaluation of the program’s impact.
Kyma Group delivered in collaboration with a peak Aboriginal body a compliance handbook for its member organisations. The purpose of the handbook is to bring together all the relevant policies and provide a set of tools that will improve the compliance of its member organisations and maintain their viability. As part of the handbook a compliance calendar was established, along with process maps and clear articulation of roles and responsibilities for all stakeholders involved in organisational compliance.
Kyma Group was engaged by a large vocational education provider to develop an operational overview and governance considerations paper for one of its programs. The work examined current program operations, administrative processes, stakeholder roles and decision-making arrangements to support a clearer understanding of how the program is delivered in practice. The overview was designed to inform internal discussion on program performance, strengthen governance and accountability, and support future decisions about administration, delivery settings and structural alignment. It provided a practical foundation for identifying opportunities to streamline processes, clarify responsibilities and ensure the program continues to meet the needs of students, communities and delivery partners.
Kyma Group is working with a remote NSW Aboriginal community to strengthen the community governance of an Aboriginal Safe House Project and develop a program model to guide its delivery. Working alongside community members, local organisations and service partners, the project will establish a culturally appropriate governance framework that embeds local voices in decision making and strengthens accountability. Kyma Group will also document the program model, clarifying the Safe House’s purpose, intended outcomes, delivery approach and key practice elements, ensuring it is grounded in community knowledge, cultural safety and local needs. The work will provide a clear foundation for consistent, locally responsive service delivery and improved safety and support for Aboriginal people and families.
