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Delve into a conversation with Kyan Mitchell, a senior consultant at Impact Policy, as he shares his insightful journey and perspectives from the youth justice sector.

• Kyan's unexpected entry into the justice sector and his professional journey.
• The role of cultural programs in rehabilitation and identity building.
• The significance and challenges of place-based initiatives and decision-making.
• Overcoming the complexities of power sharing in public sector collaborations.
• Evaluating success and impact from a community-centered perspective.

00:00 Interview with Kyan Mitchell

04:32 Recruiting Indigenous Staff Effectively

08:12 "Reimagining Justice Systems"

11:24 Courageous Leadership in Public Sector

15:53 Prison Mentoring and Cultural Activities

16:32 Community and Cultural Disconnect

21:39 "Access Challenges in Public Programs"

25:48 Long-Term Investment in Cultural Work

28:22 "Community-Led Consistent Action"

31:19 "Joining Aboriginal Strategic Unit Journey"

35:00 Building Confidence for Community Engagement

40:01 Minimizing Aboriginal Voices

41:37 Reflecting on Community Consultation Silence

44:57 "Power Sharing for Better Outcomes"

49:03 Empowering Procurement for Impact

53:31 Redefining Impact Metrics in Communities

55:33 Collaborative Success and Community Agency

To access Kuyans thought leadership follow Impact Policy and read his recent article on sharing power works here

Impact Policy Podcast, youth justice, Kyan Mitchell, cultural programs, Aboriginal community, co-design, power sharing, public sector, decision-making, decolonizing justice, Indigenous identity, cultural access, regional vs urban perspectives, community leadership, tendering, procurement, strategic policy, government systems, cultural integration, community support, collaboration, public sector challenges, cultural significance, identity building.

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Today I am joined by Elle Davidson, Managing Director at Zion Engagement and together we explore the complexities around connecting with Country, as a framework and in practice.

Elle shares her professional journey and the impact she has had through her organisation and consulting work. We unpack what great work looks like in this space including access to her upcoming training platform.

This is a valuable episode for anyone working in planning, design, public spaces, environment and Aboriginal Affairs.

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