Your Cultural Safety Consultant in Darwin, NT, Australia
Alapura Consultants is a consultancy as well as your trusted partner for cultural safety in Darwin, NT. We're your dedicated advocate for cultural safety and community wellbeing in the region. We're passionate about serving individuals across urban, rural and remote locations, offering a unique blend of NDIS support and cultural identity services. Call us today to learn more about our services.
My Biography
I'm Patrick May, a Larrakia man Grandfather - Clan Murrijabin. Area Tjindi (Peppimenarti) West of N.T Grandmother - Clan Iwaidja. Area Wiwi (Coburg Peninsula) North Central of N.T. I have dedicated to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. My life's work in various governmental and community sectors reflects my commitment to addressing the barriers faced by Indigenous communities and fostering a connection to culture and land for healing and strength. My initiatives, particularly the cultural activities I create, are designed to bridge traditional knowledge with modern necessities, embodying the essence of cultural integration while navigating contemporary challenges.
Work in Partnership
In this context, I fully endorsed Damien Howard for his remarkable ability to intergrade cultural sensitivity with effective counselling practices. I've worked with Damien in bringing clients to him to work with on mental health issues as well as engaging in mutual mentoring payment rowing me on western ways and I mentoring him on First Nations cultural ways. We also work as a bicultural team working with NDIS clients with complex needs. We have also collaborated win the creation of a resource "White fella ways".
His work has significantly benefited our First Nations clients, offering a respectful and empowering approach to mental health and cultural identity belongings. I write to express my full endorsement of Damien Howard's exceptional counselling and cultural awareness. Through his work Damien demonstrates unparalleled understanding and respect for Indigenous social determinants and First Nations cultures. His approach is characterized by patience, openness, and profound respect for cultural protocols. He created a culturally safe process in working with First Nations people.
Damien unique ability to blend respect for traditional Indigenous healing practices while applying Western psychological methodologies has facilitated remarkable improvements in well-being among our First Nations clients.
Our Story: Bridging Cultures, Empowering Communities
Our journey began with a simple yet powerful vision: to bridge the gap between traditional and contemporary cultures. We believe everyone deserves to navigate their cultural landscape with dignity and respect. Alapura Consultants combines expertise in NDIS support and cultural consultancy. This allows us to empower communities and individuals on a deeply personal level. We guide them on journeys of reconnecting with their heritage and fostering meaningful cultural connections in everyday life.
Fostering Connection, Celebrating Diversity
The power of community and cultural connections is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is to facilitate a safe space for cultural rediscovery. We believe in fostering environments where everyone can thrive in their true identity. Join us in celebrating and preserving the rich cultural tapestry that makes the Northern Territory so unique.
Whitefella Ways
By Damien Howard and Patrick May
A guide to help understanding Whitefella ways of thinking and acting
Make a Difference
We offer a range of services, including return to country support programs. Call us today and let's discuss how we can empower your community and support individuals on their cultural journey.