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Our Experience

Ochre & Ink Consultants are a husband and wife team who are appropriately qualified and have many years of relevant professional experience. We are committed to collaborating with clients to develop and deliver culturally appropriate programs and services.

“Our students loved your workshop and found it most interesting and informative. The hands-on nature of the workshop meant that every student was engaged and we felt they came away with a far greater understanding of indigenous music.”  

New England Conservatorium of Music.

Shane Nelson 

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Shane Nelson is a proud First Nations Wiradjuri / Walgalu / Gumbaynggirr man who has attained tertiary qualification in both Indigenous Studies and Indigenous Research. Shane has been recognised by universities, communities and government organisations for his stakeholder engagement capabilities and for his ability to develop and deliver accessible cultural education programs. With corporate to classroom experience, Shane is well-equiped to support your cultural education and cultural performance needs.

Deborah Nelson

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Deb Nelson is a qualified teacher with classroom, school leadership, community engagement and recruitment scribing experience. In previous roles, Deb has developed cultural education programs for teachers, students and communities; collaborated with Elders to develop and deliver First Nations community projects; and provided professional scribing services for recruitment panels in federal and state government settings. Deb is well-equiped to assist clients with their education, staff development and recruitment support needs.

Shane & Deborah Nelson

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Together, Shane & Deb are accomplished performance artists. They have performed together at numerous national festivals, community, government and corporate events. Shane plays didgeridoo, sings in his ancestral language and dances whilst Deb is a classically trained instrumentalist, playing piano, keyboards and flute.​

Our Services

OUR CLIENTS

Recruitment Scribing Services​

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  • Australian Electoral Commission

  • Australian Federal Police

  • Australian Sports Commission

  • Australian Signals Directorate

  • Clean Energy Regulator

  • Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate

  • Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

  • Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

  • Department of Defence

  • Department of Education

  • Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

  • Department of Home Affairs

  • Department of Health and Aged Care

  • Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources

  • Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

  • Department of Social Services

  • Justice and Community Safety Directorate

  • NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

  • National Gallery of Australia

  • Office of National Intelligence

  • Transport Canberra and Community Services

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First Nations Advisory 

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  • Bellingen Public School, NSW

  • Bellingen High School, NSW

  • Urunga Public School, NSW

  • Nambucca High School, NSW

  • Dorrigo Public School, NSW

  • Mullumbimby Public School, NSW

  • North Ainslie Primary School, ACT

  • Arrawang Primary School, ACT

  • Namadgi High School, ACT

  • Forrest Primary School, ACT

  • Caroline Chisholm School ACT

  • Wanniassa Primary School, ACT

  • ACT Education Directorate

  • New England Conservatorium of Music, NSW

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​​Cultural Performance & Music

 

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  • Woodford Folk Festival, QLD

  • National Folk Festival, ACT

  • WOMADelaide, SA

  • Saltwater Freshwater Festival, NSW

  • Tamworth Country Music Festival, NSW

  • Bellingen Winter Music Festival, NSW

  • Macleay River Festival, NSW

  • Coffs Harbour Multicultural Festival, NSW

  • Bellingen River Festival, NSW

  • Yarrahappini Festival, NSW

  • Julinbah Rainbow Corroboree, NSW

  • Woolgoolga Curryfest, NSW

  • Freedom Summit, QLD

  • Vibadelix, Byron Bay, NSW

  • 2NVR Live Radio, NSW

  • Pubs, Clubs, Markets and Private events

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