What the heck just happened?!

When Aboriginal staff walk out, go quiet, or push back—this is where you start.

A sharp, honest Reality Check: what went wrong, what needs to change, and what to do next.
Three interviews, one report. All answers.

 


I only help one organisation every couple of months. And, I’ll only say yes if I think I can help.

Real insight into what’s not working.

Clarity to stop doing performative crap.

A serious path forward — if you're ready.

For leaders who want the truth—before it gets worse

This is for senior leaders who need honest answers—before more damage is done.

This is for senior leaders who:

  • Can’t afford another Aboriginal staff member walking out without answers.

  • Are done with vague reports, soft feedback, or HR spin.

  • Want a direct assessment of what’s going wrong—and what to do about it.

  • Are ready to act, not just listen.

If you’re not sure what’s going wrong, you can't fix it.

You won’t fix it with another round of training.
You won’t fix it by hiring more people into the same conditions.

If one person has left, more are thinking about it.
If no one’s speaking up, they’ve already decided it’s not worth it.

You don’t need spin. You need clarity—fast.

The clarity you’ll wish you had sooner

You’ll get one clear, written report that includes:

  • A straight-up diagnosis of what’s really going wrong.

  • Sharp insight into where your systems, culture, or leadership are costing you Aboriginal staff.

  • A small number of high-leverage recommendations—tailored to your situation.

  • No spin. No smoothing. Just the truth.

One Form.

Three Interviews.

One Report.

How we do this — without wasting your time

1. Book a Call
We jump on a 30-minute discovery call. You tell me what’s going on. I’ll tell you if I can help. If you’re keen, I’ll send either a proposal or an invoice—your call.

2. One Form
Once we kick off, you fill out a short, focused form to give me context and save everyone time.

3. Three Interviews
I speak one-on-one with three people in your organisation—no committees, no smoothing, no spin.

4. Report Delivered
You’ll get a clear written report with my assessment and recommendations. Nothing sugar-coated. No waffle.

Don’t book a call unless you’re ready for the truth.

This work isn’t for everyone.

Don’t book a call if:

  • You’re looking for reassurance, not insight.
    I’ll tell you what’s actually going on — not what’s easy to hear.

  • You want a polished report to smooth things over.
    This won’t hide problems. It will name them.

  • You’re not ready to act.
    Insight means nothing if you’re not prepared to follow through.

This isn’t theory. It’s experience.

Headshot of Lindsay Stanford

Lindsay Stanford — Gamilaraay woman, Aboriginal employment and workplace strategist, and founder of Blakworks.

I’ve worked inside organisations, alongside executive teams, and directly with Aboriginal staff for years.

I see the same patterns play out—good people silenced, unsafe practices ignored, and leaders caught off guard when someone finally leaves.

I’m not here to shame you. I’m here to give you the one thing you probably haven’t had:

A clear, honest view of what’s going on—and what needs to change.

If that’s what you want, I can help.

Pricing (Because You Asked)

No waffle. No smoke. This work starts at $30,000 + GST.

That covers:

  • Three interviews with key staff.

  • A written report with sharp, strategic recommendations.

  • The depth, clarity, and truth most orgs can’t access internally.

This is not light work. It’s priced to reflect the expertise, energy, and space required to do it properly.

Payment is upfront. Invoiced on acceptance.

Here’s what a Reality Check can spark:

Real Cultural Safety

“I definitely recommend Lindsay and Blakworks to any employer that was looking to make their environment a culturally safe place for Aboriginal people.”

- Jenni Allan, CEO, Adssi Ltd

No More Lip Service

“Lindsay Stanford has an incredible ability to bring concepts, ideas and practical thinking to the forefront and get you thinking about what you are really doing if you don’t change.”

- Bobbi Murray, First Nations Cadetship Administrator, CLCNSW

It Starts With Us

“I thought if I paid enough, we could have something for Aboriginal people that was done for us.
It wasn’t until I worked with Lindsay that I realised that we had to do the work. We had to build a collective understanding of Aboriginal experience and a way to hold each other accountable.

It was our job to make Kamira a safe space for Aboriginal clients and future Aboriginal staff.”

- Cate Hewett, CEO, Kamira

Trusted by organisations across NSW — and beyond

Ready for your Reality Check?

This offer is rare. I only take on a handful of these each year — never more than one at a time.

If you want a real answer—not a survey, not a workshop, not a tick-a-box plan—this is where it starts.

Book a 30-minute Discovery Call.

We’ll talk. I’ll ask a few sharp questions. If I think I can help and believe you’re ready, I’ll offer a proposal.
You can take a moment to review - or go straight to invoice.

But don’t book unless you’re serious.