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WELCOME TO

BURBIRRA

Your partner for Growth and Success.

We specialise in training and development, cultural services, business development and management consulting.

AT BURBIRRA

We know that when you searching for providers, you want to work with a company who can provide exceptional trauma, mental health and leadership coaching and consulting services.

Our team of experienced professionals are dedicated to helping individuals and organizations overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.

WHAT WE OFFER

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TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

We understand that traumatic experiences can greatly impact personal and professional growth. Our team of experts provide expertise to help individuals and organizations overcome these challenges and reach their full potential.

Courses Available include:

- Understanding Trauma 101

- Women's Leadership

- Cultural Competency

- Aboriginal Mental Health First Aid

CULTURAL
SERVICES

In today's diverse and globalized world, cultural competence is critical for success. Our experienced consultants provide customized services to help organizations and individuals effectively navigate cross-cultural interactions and build inclusive environments.

Services include:

- Cultural Supervision & Staff Support

- Executive Support on Cultural Matters

- Reconciliation Action Plans

- Building Indigenous Capacity

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT

Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand, our team is here to help you achieve your business goals. From market research to strategic planning, we offer a range of services to help you grow and succeed.

Services available:

- Business in a Box

- Business Plans

- Business Mentoring

- Women's Coaching Programs

MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS

Our management consultants provide hands-on support to help Departments and organizations run smoothly and efficiently. We work with you to develop and implement systems and processes that streamline operations and improve overall performance.

Services include:

- Project Management

- Community Consultation

- Community Engagement

- Indigenous Participation Plans

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

At Burbirra, we go above and beyond for your experience with us.

- We take the complicated and simplify it into easy to understand concepts and language. We have a philosophy that if a 12 year old cant understand what we are saying, its too complicated.

- We mix our training with humour. Just because we are talking about serious topics, doesn't mean we have to be serious all day. We can laugh at ourselves, our stories and our experiences.

- We care. It sounds simple enough but it goes deeper than just the words. We want you to know that we never take you anywhere you are not ready to go. It is a safe, supportive and non judgemental environment with you 100% at the centre.

- We ground our training concepts in life experience and stories. We dont use some out of date concept, we share life examples so you can learn directly from our experiences. We share all facets of our life and journey so you can see we have been there and can share from that place.

- We help you find the root cause of the issue and not just the symptom you see everyday in your life.

OUR CEO AND TEAM

Meet the Team

Meet the Burbirra Team who bring skills and experience to assist you.

CEO

Dr Karen Demmery

Karen is a Wiradjuri woman from Dubbo in NSW. A passionate and enthusiastic leader, Karen is the inspiration behind the creation of Burbirra. Karen has over a decade of experience in the training, facilitation, coaching and counselling space. She also has post graduate qualifications in Trauma and Recovery, Health and healing, Masters in Indigenous Health and completed her Phd at Uni of Canberra at the end of 2022.

Karen has combined her lived experience with her academic knowledge and developed several high level, informative and life altering workshops.

Karen is also the Chairperson of her charity called Spirit Hive. You can find out more about Spirit Hive on the menu above. Karen genuinely cares about people and wants everyone to have the best possible option at success and healing.

COO

Peter Herak

Peter Herak is a highly experienced and skilled professional who has worked in and around the Australian government for 19 years. Peter has been responsible for managing and delivering projects in several areas of expertise during his career, including ICT governance, ICT Strategy development, change management and communications, grant management and administration, procurement & contract management, event planning & Management, operational planning and risk management.

Peter brings this wealth of knowledge to Burbirra by utilising his skills to manage the strategic direction of Buribrra.

Peter is also currently the ACT Gunners basketball coach and is highly respected in his sporting roles.

General Manager

Brian Demmery

Brian Demmery is a Wiradjuri man from Condobolin in NSW. Brian has over 2 decades of experience in Public Service and Community Sector.

With an unwavering commitment to fostering meaningful connections, Brian understands the importance of effective communication as a catalyst for building trust and understanding among diverse groups. Throughout his career, he has facilitated open dialogues, addressed concerns, and organized community events, always ensuring that every individual's voice is heard and valued.

Brian is also a highly respected basketball coach in Canberra with over 3 decades of coaching experience.

My passion and purpose is to help people live their best life.

Karen Demmery

TESTIMONIALS

This training was life changing. It was explained in a way i have never had before. Simple terminology and relevant examples. I would encourage everybody that is working with any client base to do this training.

Jo B

Awesome. You are down to earth, sense of humour is great, thank you for leading me to take the first step on my healing journey and being so supportive.

Gary A

Fantastic Delivery, kept it real and entertaining all the way. This course was perfect. The way you kept us engaged and made the material relevant to me. Thank you so much.

Matt W

The Trainer kept us engaged and the delivery was excellent.

Damien R.

I really enjoyed the training. It made me think a lot about my life.

Darren L.

FANTASTIC!! ALIVE, EMPOWERING. PROBABLY THE BEST TRAINING I HAVE EVER DONE.

Kelly D

Training was brilliant. The way Karen explained what was happening in my brain and how it showed up in my day was both challenging and eye opening.

Sally L

This course was amazing. Karen explained the content so well i was able to go home and teach my whole family what i learned. It was inspiring and it helped me.

Cameron S