First Nations perspectives, shared across the Pacific

Who we are

ETM Perspectives (ETMP) is a First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) consultancy that works alongside governments, communities, organisations and institutions to strengthen leadership capability, relationships and sustainable outcomes. We bring a culturally grounded approach to engagement, collaboration and capacity building, helping partners navigate complex systems and create meaningful change.

What we do

We specialise in stakeholder engagement, facilitation, leadership development, consultation, project delivery and partnership brokering. We support organisations to build strong relationships, gather meaningful insights, strengthen governance and develop practical solutions that respond to local needs and priorities.

Our work spans community engagement, workforce and leadership development, strategic planning, program design and delivery, evaluation and organisational capacity building, adapted to the unique needs of each project and community.

How we do it

Our approach is guided by First Nations principles of respect, cultural integrity, inclusion, trust and genuine collaboration. We believe the most effective outcomes come from listening first, valuing local knowledge and lived experience, and working alongside communities and stakeholders as partners.

Every engagement is tailored to the local context, so our work stays relevant, respectful and community centred, with practical and sustainable solutions that create long term impact.

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First Nations Engagement & Advisory

Practical advice that helps your organisation engage First Nations people, knowledge and perspectives respectfully and meaningfully, aligned with the DFAT Guidance Note.

• Engagement approaches aligned with the DFAT Guidance Note
• First Nations advice embedded in program design and delivery, including First Nations Participation Plans

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Organisational Leadership Strengthening

Leadership development that builds confident, connected teams. We work with leaders and staff to strengthen culture, capability and the way people work together.

• Executive leadership team strengthening
• Mid level leadership and localisation strategies
• Facilitation, training and capability uplift
• Ways of Working design and facilitation
• Communication and internal alignment

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Partnership, Coaching & Systems

Strong programs rely on strong relationships. We design Communities of Practice, broker partnerships and coach teams so change lasts long after we leave.

• Community of Practice design and facilitation
• Coaching, individual and cohort based
• Mentoring
• Partnership brokering

DT Global

International development partner

Palladium

International development partner

PAS Vanuatu

PGTB induction, Vanuatu

SWLT TVET Program

Technical and vocational education, Papua New Guinea

South Pacific Division, Seventh-day Adventist Church

Faith based partner, Pacific region

Fulton Adventist University College

Tertiary education, Fiji

Inspire

We share stories and lived experience that open up new ways of thinking and leading.

Challenge

We ask honest questions and make room for the struggle that real growth asks of us all.

Empower

We leave people and organisations with the confidence and tools to keep growing.