http://www.speakingincolour.com.au/

Speaking In Colour, P. O. Box 107 Adamstown, Newcastle (2026)

07/05/2026

This week I had the pleasure of being invited as a guest at Cannon’s executive table for the Forbes Women’s Forum.

When I asked, “Why me?”, I was told it stemmed from the impact of previous talks I had delivered, firstly in 2024, How to Create an Authentic Acknowledgement to Country, and then last year’s NAIDOC Week keynote, where I spoke about the importance of engaging with Community stakeholders in ways that genuinely value-add to where they are at and what they need, a true ground-up approach.
One comment in particular stayed with me:
“When I think of women being brave, breaking the norm, and leading differently, I thought of you.” A beautiful compliment… although part of me also thought, settle down I’m not that old yet! 😂

The Forbes day was brilliant. A room full of strong, thoughtful women sharing stories of leadership, resilience, innovation, and impact. What stood out most was the reminder that leadership doesn’t always look loud or polished. Often, it looks like consistency, backing yourself, making difficult decisions, and continuing to create space for others along the way.

The innovators, the activators, the agitators, the women who don’t see barriers, only opportunities. The start-ups, the pivots, the courage to try something different… what a day.

Two standout moments for me were hearing from Julie Inman Grant PSM , whose leadership and willingness to stand firm in the face of adversity for what is right continues to inspire thank you. And also Gladys Berejiklian, for your empathy, steady leadership during incredibly challenging times, and for being that consistent 11am presence when the world felt uncertain.

These opportunities always leave me reflecting on the importance of representation, authentic relationships, and the power of bringing people together to have honest conversations that move organisations and communities forward.

Thank you to Cannon for inviting me to join your executive table, for the conversations, and for the opportunity to be part of such an inspiring day.
Grateful for the continued reminder that our words and actions often have a much bigger impact than we realise.

05/05/2026

Each year, I’m invited to speak during National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week and it’s always a privilege.

What I value most isn’t just the delivery, but the conversations that happen in the lead-up.

In planning with clients, my focus is always on aligning the annual theme to where the organisation is currently at and more importantly, where it’s ready to go next.

This year’s themes, such as “All In” for NRW and “50 Years of Deadly” in NAIDOC week, are more than messages, they are invitations.

What does it actually mean to be all in?

Real change doesn’t happen on the sidelines. It requires a genuine commitment across the whole organisation, not just in strategy documents, but in everyday actions. It needs to make sense to people in their roles, their inbox, and their day-to-day work. Because ultimately, this is about more than compliance, it’s about becoming an employer of choice.

The next generation entering the workforce are informed, values-driven, and decisive. They are voting with their feet, choosing organisations that demonstrate authenticity, accountability, and cultural respect.

Moments like NRW and NAIDOC Week provide a powerful opportunity to:
-Align strategy with action
-Highlight existing strengths and opportunities
-Bring your whole team along on the journey

When approached intentionally, these weeks become more than calendar events, they become meaningful touchpoints for education, reflection, and forward movement.

This is how we embed learning into the workplace.

This is how we move from intention to impact.

We have been 16 years in business, we always book out, so get in early. Limited spaces are still available. Just this morning, i was booked by a government agency securing the NRW Tuesday morning session.

If you’ve been considering how to make the most of these moments within your organisation, now is the time to act, don’t miss the opportunity to bring your team on the journey.

28/04/2026

I wonder whose bum this is?! 👀
Drop your guesses below ⬇️
Winner gets bragging rights 😏

2026 surf life saving calendar- that’s cool.

06/04/2026

We are very excited about handing over the reigns and witnessing this new chapter unfold.

In the process it is important for us to celebrate and honour all that has been achieved over the past 8 years with the cultural resurgence programming. Help us celebrate the count down to launch on the 23rd Oct 2026 and follow this new enterprise ❤️✊🏽❤️

04/12/2025

SPEEDO-QUALITY SWIMMERS — LIMITED STOCK! 🏊‍♂️

Summer is calling and our swimmers are ON SALE — bikinis, men’s bottoms + women’s full pieces.

High-quality, supportive, made to last (no flimsy, see-through regrets 💦🙅‍♀️).

FLASH SALE DETAILS:
🔥 50% OFF!
📦 Limited stock — once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Men’s speedos – RRP $65 = $32.50

Women’s Bikini Bottoms – RRP $60 = $30

Women’s Bikini Tops – RRP $60 = $30

Women’s One Piece - $80 = $40

Pick up available and free shipping over $100

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THEM:
✅ Speedo-level quality + comfort
✅ Pieces that stay put (swim, surf, lounge, live your life)
✅ Designed to last season after season THE STORY BEHIND OUR SWIMWEAR

These aren’t just swimmers — they’re culture, connection, and Country brought to life.

Artist Statement — Ngaire Pakai
“It is the water that connects us.” 🌊
The gentle ebb and flow of currents swirling through the rock pools, millennia in motion, belies the hidden strength and power within. Twinkling periwinkles edge the darkness while pippies dot the bright white sand of the shore.

The vibration of wind and wave carving indelible twists and turns across the rocks laying timeless on Country.
We celebrate women, sublime in their strength, agility, skill and determination — at one with the water and at one with the waves.

Safe inside a rockpool our sea life thrives, just as our women and youth do in Surfest, who champions the young, celebrates the elite and ensures parity is valued by all.

👉 Shop here: https://www.speakingincolour.com.au/shop/

04/12/2025

⭐ WET BAGS — HALF PRICE! ⭐

Perfect for swimmers, beach days, gym gear, kids' clothes + more! 🌊🔥

You know those moments when you’re juggling wet swimmers, sandy towels, leaking drink bottles, sweaty gym gear… and everything ends up damp and gross in the bottom of your bag?
Yeah. Those days are over.

We are selling, our best-selling Waterproof Wet Bags are 50% OFF — YES, half price! 🙌

This isn’t just a bag — it’s your new secret weapon for summer.

Designed to keep wet things wet and dry things dry, without the smell, the mess, or the chaos.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT:
✔️ Holds swimmers, nappies, towels, bottles, snacks — you name it
✔️ Waterproof, durable, sand-proof
✔️ Rinse + reuse (goodbye plastic bags)
✔️ Perfect for beach days, surf comps, gym gear & family adventures
✔️ Gorgeous coastal-inspired designs

No more soggy handbag bottoms. No more mystery puddles. No more “where do I put this?”
Just clean, organised, summer-ready bliss. 😎💧

RRP $29.95= sale price $14.90

Pick up available and free shipping over $100

👉 Shop here: https://www.speakingincolour.com.au/shop/

Do not sleep on this. The wet bag you’ll wish you had… is NOW half price.
Drop a 🌊 if you’re grabbing one!

04/12/2025

What you have all been waiting for!!

⚡️ End of year sale — Raffia Bundles (Large + Small)! ✨
Ready to restock and create? Choose your bundle size and pick your colours!

🟧 LARGE RAFFIA BUNDLE $98 includes:
✅ 2 x hanks (approx. 1kg each)
✅ 4 colours (50g each) grass or paper

🟨 SMALL RAFFIA BUNDLE $54 includes:
✅ 1 x hank
✅ 2 colours (50g each) grass or paper

Choose your colours from:
🌿 Grass raffia: red, orange, green, pink, purple
📄 Paper raffia: light pink, light blue, light green, orange, red, purple

📦 Pick up available
FREE SHIPPING OVER $100

🔥 Limited time only while stocks last!
To order: click link in bio

04/12/2025

✨ Woven Jellyfish Gift Packs Are HERE! ✨ $40 each

Looking for a Christmas gift that’s unique, meaningful, and instantly unforgettable? 🎁✨

Say hello to our Woven Jellyfish Gift Packs — handcrafted treasures that hold depth, movement, and story.

The jellyfish is a powerful symbol of:
🌊 Flow — moving through life with ease
✨ Intuition — trusting your inner knowing
💫 Resilience — thriving in uncertainty
This isn’t just a gift.
It’s an energy, reminder to move through life lightly, with grace and wisdom.

🎁 Perfect For:
✔️ Ocean lovers
✔️ Spiritual souls
✔️ Teachers, clients, creatives
✔️ Anyone navigating change or stepping into a new chapter

✨ Each Gift Pack Includes:
🐚 A handcrafted woven jellyfish
🎄 Festive Christmas packaging — ready to gift!

These pieces are made by hand — which means limited stock. Once sold out, they’re gone for the season. No restock before Christmas.

🔔 Christmas Special:
Every order comes with a BONUS message tag so your gift is ready to go straight under the tree. No wrapping required. 🎄

If you want to give a gift that sparks emotion, conversation, and wonder — this is it.

Click here to order yours online now! 🌟
https://www.speakingincolour.com.au/shop/

04/12/2025

✨ Woven Turtle Gift Packs Are HERE! ✨$40 each

If you’re looking for a Christmas gift that means something, one that carries story, culture, and connection, then this is it. 🎁🐢

Introducing our Woven Turtle Gift Packs — a truly unique present crafted with intention, beauty, and heart.

Each turtle is woven with care, symbolising:
🌿 Wisdom
🌊 Life’s journey
🐢 Strength and protection
These aren’t just gifts… They’re heirlooms. Pieces that hold meaning long after the wrapping paper is gone.

🎁 Perfect For:
✔️ Teachers
✔️ Clients
✔️ Family & friends who love handmade pieces
✔️ Anyone who appreciates culture, storytelling and art
✨ Each Gift Pack Includes:
🐢 A beautifully woven turtle
📜 The meaning behind the turtle symbol
🎄 Christmas-ready packaging
Limited stock — because these are handcrafted creations, not mass-produced items. Once they’re gone, that’s it for 2025.

🔔 Christmas Special:
Buy now and receive a BONUS festive tag + message card so your gift is ready to place straight under the tree. 🎁

If you want to give something unforgettable this year — something people will feel — this is it.

Click here to order yours online now! 🌟
https://www.speakingincolour.com.au/shop/

30/11/2025

We won! The Konica Monica Australia Chanel 7 News Aboriginal NSW/ACT .

Delighted to be nominated by the amazing team at .au stunned and enthralled to have won!

A huge congratulations to these outstanding finalists:

✨
✨ Community & Justice Services
✨ Literacy for Life Foundation
✨

As Aboriginal business, we all engage community in employment and collaborations + we are about impact and advocacy + we are pushing against the narrative to position our people- so well done! Your impact on and for community is huge, I applaud each one of you 👏🏽

Our vision has always been simple: we advocate for and provide opportunities for our Community.

We do that through our training, resources and our wellbeing programs. Our impact has been huge with over 80 cultural wellbeing programs directly impacting over 5000 youth and 840 adult learners across the Hunter Valley.

Special thank you Minolta Australia our award sponsor, for making this category possible.

Wait until you see what is next

27/11/2025

The bios have been switched in the description. It should’ve been about speaking not big notter Cherie bahahaha.

But no denying our community impact. Resurgence programs alone- up to project 87 directly involving over 5000 youth and 840 adult learners learning cultural practices across the hunter region over the past 7 years. The ripple effect is even wider, the full impact we will never know. My heart swells with pride every time someone tells me even more impact years after the work ❤️❤️❤️

Thanks gals, can’t wait to celebrate with you all tomorrow night xx

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