We connect decision-makers and leaders with Indigenous-led solutions, turning good intent into real outcomes grounded in integrity and accountability.

Using 30+ years of experience we support government and allied organisations across Australia to co-develop and deliver initiatives that reflect the real needs of Indigenous communities.

100% Indigenous-owned

Operating since 2018

Kimberley-based, delivering Australia-wide

Program co-design, consultation, and delivery support

Culturally safe engagement that reduces risk and rework

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Culturally Sound.
Practical. Measurable.

From local organisations to national stakeholders, Kimberley Jiyigas is a trusted partner in complex stakeholder environments. Our strength-based advice supports executives and teams to deliver outcomes that are culturally sound, practical, and measurable.

  • Fernando de Freitas
    Senior Director,
    Waringarri Media Aboriginal Corporation

    We have had an incredibly fruitful working partnership with Kimberley Birds over the past four years and have found them to be extremely professional, ethical, and outcomes driven. By focusing on each other’s strengths we’ve achieved great results, namely numerous outstanding videos and podcasts that have been widely shared, viewed and heard. We are delighted with this mutually beneficial working relationship and highly recommend Kimberly Birds as a powerhouse, authentic, grass roots remote based consultancy.

  • Dr Kate
    Riddell Principal
    Marsden Jacob Associates

    I have had the pleasure of working with Natasha for over 12 months. Her intelligence, depth of knowledge and instinctive understanding of issues across the Kimberley region is impressive. Natasha is a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of community needs, making her highly expert in interpreting the big picture through a grounded, local lens. Her insights have strengthened the quality of our work and given voice to the strengths and aspirations of Aboriginal people across the region. Working with Natasha is an engaging and highly rewarding experience.

  • Liz Gillies
    CEO
    Menzies Foundation

    Natasha speaks from the heart, authentically from a place of deep knowledge and experience. Inspiring, entrepreneurial, and eloquent, Natasha will deepen your understanding of indigenous culture, connect you to the issues of the day and most importantly, engage you in the important conversations that are imperative if we are to prioritize the ‘greater good’ for all Australians

Designing Programs with
Purpose and Accountability

We need a program designed properly, not retrofitted later

We're navigating stakeholder complexity and reputational risk

We need measurable outcomes with cultural integrity

We want to invest in cultural legacy projects with accountability

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About Us

Kimberley Jiyigas is a 100% Indigenous-owned business founded in 2018 by Jaru leader Natasha Short. We advise and support government and allied organisations to achieve meaningful outcomes while strengthening Indigenous, community-led solutions. Our work is grounded in cultural authority, strong relationships, and practical delivery.

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Turning good intentions into lasting impact.

What We Do

Co-development of projects
and programs
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From concept to delivery-ready programs that hold up in real conditions.

We work with allied organisations to co-design initiatives from the ground up, ensuring they are community-informed, culturally sound, and built for delivery. This includes shaping the program logic, engagement approach, governance, and practical implementation pathway.

Indigenous affairs consultation through a strength-based lens
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Clear advice for complex decisions, stakeholder environments, and accountability.

We provide culturally grounded advice that helps leaders navigate complex decisions with clarity, accountability, and respect. This includes executive briefings, stakeholder engagement guidance, public speaking, panels, and strategic consultation that centres strengths, not deficits.

Flagship cultural projects
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Investment-ready cultural initiatives with enduring impact.

We are currently developing and producing two major cultural initiatives: The Sound Embassy Project and The Jaru Language Preservation Project. Our current priority is securing financing through corporate sponsorship and grants, partnering with organisations that want to invest in cultural continuity, community leadership, and long-term impact.

Turn investment into legacy through projects that safeguard language, share culture with integrity, and create economic opportunity.

HOW WE WORK

Clarify outcomes and constraints

What success looks like, what's at stake, what's feasible.

Co-design with community-led governance

Cultural integrity, clear roles, decision pathways.

Deliver, report, and learn

Practical delivery support with accountable outcomes.