Who are we
Rhea Stephenson, is a proud Mununjali and Nugi Nunukkal woman from southeast Queensland. She brings a wealth of personal experiences and cultural understanding to all of her work. As a single mother who grew up in a large urban family, Rhea’s has a deep connection to her culture and understands protocols, family dynamics, and cultural ways unique to First Nations people.
Throughout her career, she has dedicated her working life advocating for truth telling and achieving stronger outcomes for First Nations people by collaborating with community, various organisation and agencies primarily in the business and Media and Arts sector. As a founding Director of Ngali Wahlu, Rhea utilises her unique perspective to enhance services and make a significant impact.
Her creative problem-solving skills lead to innovative solutions that improve patient care. By prioritising inclusivity and recognising diverse needs, Rhea ensures optimal delivery of health support services and improved patient outcomes. With her intimate knowledge of her Aboriginal culture and her experiences as a mother, she navigates family dynamics and cultural protocols with compassion and effectiveness.
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8 WAYS OF LEARNING
At Ngali Whalu, we incorporate the 8 Aboriginal Ways of Learning framework into our care practices and business operations. Originally designed for the education system, we have found that these 8 pillars have a significant positive impact on our clients' experiences and quality of life, particularly for individuals with disabilities. This integration of the 8 Ways of Learning framework enhances our professionalism and enables us to provide culturally sensitive and appropriate care that aligns with the unique needs and perspectives of First Nations people.
Ngali Whalu acknowledge the 8ways belong to a place, not a person or organisation. They came from country in Western New South Wales. Baakindji, Ngiyampaa, Yuwaalaraay, Gamilaraay, Wiradjuri, Wangkumarra and other nations own the knowledges this framework came down from.