Living System
Walking alongside public health, Indigenous health, community and purpose-driven organisations to design, strengthen and evolve the systems, partnerships and ways of working that create healthier communities and lasting impact
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Drawing on 17 years of experience across public health, Indigenous relations, community development, climate, regeneration, and organisational leadership, I support organisations to navigate complexity with clarity, cultural integrity and care.
My work integrates systems thinking, strategic operations, regenerative leadership and evidence-informed public health practice to help organisations become healthier, more adaptive and better equipped to create meaningful, measurable change.
living systems Areas of PracticE
Organisational Transition & Change
Supporting organisations and teams to navigate periods of change, growth and uncertainty with clarity and confidence.
This includes transition planning, organisational development, leadership support, team health and facilitating collaborative decision-making during complexity.
Grounded in systems thinking, public health, relational practice and regenerative leadership, this work helps organisations move through change in ways that strengthen culture, wellbeing and long-term resilience.
Strategic Operations & Organisational Health
Designing and strengthening the operational foundations that enable organisations to thrive.
This includes organisational systems, governance, team structures, workflows, operational strategy and cross-functional coordination.
By viewing organisations as living systems, I help create healthy, adaptive ways of working that improve effectiveness while supporting people, culture and long-term impact.
Strategy, Programme & Service Design
Co-designing strategies, programmes and models of care that respond to community priorities and create meaningful systems change.
Working alongside organisations and communities, I integrate public health, systems thinking, Indigenous knowledge (in partnership with your local Traditional owners), evidence and lived experience to develop context-specific initiatives that are practical, culturally responsive and designed for lasting impact.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
Designing learning and evaluation systems that support organisations understand what is working, adapt over time and demonstrate meaningful impact.
My approach balances quantitative indicators with qualitative stories, community knowledge and systems-based evaluation to support continuous learning, accountability and informed decision-making.
Indigenous & Cross-Sector Partnerships
Building strong, respectful partnerships across Indigenous organisations and communities, government, philanthropy, academia, corporate and community sectors.
Drawing on extensive experience working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and Indigenous communities globally, I support engagement processes that prioritise trust, reciprocity, cultural responsiveness and shared decision-making.
Funding, Grants & Partnership Development
Supporting organisations to secure and steward funding that advances community priorities and long-term systems change.
This includes grant strategy, proposal development, partnership design, budgeting, reporting and impact communication across government, philanthropic and cross-sector initiatives.
Capacity Strengthening & Facilitation
Designing and facilitating collaborative learning experiences that strengthen leadership, organisational capability and community agency.
This includes strategic workshops, co-design processes, leadership development, team health initiatives and facilitation that supports reflection, connection and collective action.
Strategic Writing & Knowledge Translation
Translating complex ideas into clear, compelling and accessible communications.
From strategies and policy documents to reports, grant applications, impact stories and thought leadership, I help organisations communicate their vision, evidence and impact in ways that engage diverse audiences and support meaningful change.
Organisations I Love Supporting
I am particularly drawn to partnering with:
Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs)
Indigenous-led organisations and enterprises
Public health organisations and health services
Community and preventative health initiatives
Mental health and wellbeing organisations
Climate, environmental and regenerative organisations
Research institutes and universities
Foundations and philanthropic organisations
Government agencies working in health, wellbeing and social policy
Purpose-driven organisations committed to systems change
past clients
The Returning - Culturally appropriate Indigenous Health Monitoring, evaluation and learning framework and impact narrative development.
Australian National University and the Water Justice Hub - Strategic Advisory for the international water justice policy reform intiative
Unreasonable group Fellows - Strategic operations and scaling
Ashoka Fellows - Systems change strategy and scaling for a natural building organisation
pachamama alliance - climate justice Network management
Echoed Studio - Fundraising strategy
HIP V HYPE / mornington peninsula shire council, local government victoria - climate emergency plan development and community consultation
Australian Business Volunteers - leadership coaching, business mentoring and grant writing
Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, New South Wales government, Climate Resilience Community Grant - program development and delivery
Pocket city Farms - board member for a urban regenerative farm
Living System program
A six-month organisational development journey for purpose-driven organisations.
Every organisation is a living system.
Like any living system, it requires healthy relationships, clear purpose, strong foundations, continuous learning and the capacity to adapt to an ever-changing environment.
The Living Systems Partnership is a six-month consulting and facilitation journey designed for public health organisations, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs), Indigenous-led organisations, community organisations, health servicer providers, social enterprises and mission-driven teams seeking to strengthen the way they work, lead and create impact.
Rather than applying one-size-fits-all solutions, I work alongside your organisation to understand the unique context, relationships, strengths and challenges that shape your system. Together, we identify opportunities to improve organisational health, strengthen collaboration, enhance operations and build the foundations for sustainable, community-centred impact.
Drawing on public health, systems thinking, organisational development, regenerative leadership, strategic operations and Indigenous-informed ways of working, this partnership supports organisations to navigate complexity with greater clarity, resilience and cultural integrity.
What we may work on together
Each partnership is tailored to your organisation and may include:
Organisational health and systems assessment
Strategic planning and implementation support
Operational systems and workflow design
Leadership coaching and team development
Organisational transition and change management
Programme and service design / refinement
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) frameworks
Partnership and stakeholder engagement
Governance and decision-making processes
Cross-team collaboration and communication
Facilitation of strategy days and co-design workshops
Grant strategy, funding readiness and impact reporting
What is included
Over six months you will receive:
An organisational discovery and systems mapping process
A tailored roadmap with clear priorities and practical actions
Monthly strategic consulting sessions
Ongoing implementation support between sessions
Leadership mentoring and decision-making support
Workshop facilitation where appropriate
Access to practical tools, systems, templates and resources
Continuous reflection, learning and adaptation throughout the engagement
Outcomes
By the end of the partnership, organisations often experience:
Greater strategic clarity and organisational alignment
Healthier ways of working across teams, including stronger relationships and better communication
More effective systems and operational processes
Stronger leadership confidence, clarity and collaboration
Improved capacity to respond to complexity and change
More meaningful approaches to measuring impact
Stronger partnerships and community relationships
Increased resilience for long-term sustainability
Who this is for
This partnership is designed for organisations committed to creating healthier communities through healthier organisations.
It is particularly suited to Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, Indigenous-led organisations, public health agencies, community organisations, mental health services, foundations, social enterprises and purpose-driven organisations navigating growth, transformation or systems change.
My approach
The Living Systems Partnership is founded on the belief that lasting change happens when organisations strengthen both their technical systems and their human systems.
We bring together evidence-informed public health practice, systems thinking, regenerative leadership, organisational development, strategic operations and relational ways of working to support change that is practical, culturally responsive and deeply sustainable.
Rather than simply delivering recommendations, we become a trusted thinking partner, walking alongside your organisation as it evolves into a healthier, more adaptive and more impactful living system.
Not ready for a 6 month commitment or ready to commit more deeply, I also offer the following, email me for more details. hello@oliwellbeing.com
Living Systems Intensive — 2-day organisational diagnostic and roadmap.
Living Systems Stewardship — 12-month embedded strategic advisory. think of it like a fractional coo role.
Living systems facilitated processes
Supporting organisations, teams and communities to navigate change as healthy living systems.
Change is inevitable. How we move through it shapes the health of our organisations, communities and relationships.
For over 17 years, I have walked alongside organisations, Indigenous communities, leadership teams and community groups as they navigate periods of transition, uncertainty, growth, conflict and renewal. From organisational restructuring and strategic change to community-led transformation and team realignment, I create spaces where people can slow down, make sense of complexity and move forward with greater clarity and cohesion.
This work is also deeply informed by my own lived experience. Having navigated significant and continual change from a young age, I understand that transitions can be both deeply challenging and profoundly transformative. While change is a constant, there are healthier ways to move through it ways that strengthen relationships, support wellbeing and create the conditions for new possibilities to emerge.
I believe organisations and communities are living systems. Like ecosystems, they require healthy relationships, trust, adaptability and shared purpose to flourish. When these foundations are nurtured, change becomes an opportunity not simply to solve problems, but to evolve.
What These Processes Support
Each process is thoughtfully designed to meet the unique needs of your organisation, team or community and may support:
Organisational transitions and strategic change
Leadership and team development
Team health, culture and alignment
Conflict transformation and relationship repair
Organisational growth and restructuring
Community wellbeing and collective resilience
Navigating complexity and uncertainty
Collaborative decision-making and sense-making
Strengthening trust, communication and connection
Rather than rushing toward solutions, these processes create space for reflection, honest dialogue and collective learning so that decisions emerge from greater understanding, alignment and shared ownership.
My Approach
My facilitation integrates systems thinking, public health, organisational development, therapeutic practice and regenerative leadership.
Grounded in an understanding of the social, cultural and structural determinants of health, I support groups to explore how relationships, culture, governance, environment and lived experience influence both organisational wellbeing and community outcomes.
Every process is tailored to the people in the room and may weave together:
Systems mapping and reflective inquiry
Strategic facilitation and collaborative dialogue
Deep listening and restorative conversations
Storytelling and collective sense-making
Evidence-informed practice
Relational approaches where appropriate
Practical planning for sustainable action
The intention is not simply to navigate change, but to strengthen the health of the system itself.
Who This Is For
I work with organisations and communities committed to creating healthier ways of working together, including:
Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs)
Indigenous-led organisations
Public health organisations
Community organisations and not-for-profits
Social enterprises
Foundations and philanthropic organisations
Government teams
Leadership teams and boards
Community groups and collectives
Whether your organisation is experiencing rapid growth, organisational change, internal tension or simply sensing that something needs to shift, these processes offer a structured and supportive way to move forward together.
What You Can Expect
Every engagement is tailored, but participants commonly leave with:
Greater clarity and shared direction
Stronger relationships and trust
Healthier team dynamics
Increased confidence navigating complexity
Practical actions grounded in collective ownership
Improved organisational resilience and adaptability
Renewed energy, purpose and connection
Investment
Each engagement is designed around your organisation’s context and goals.
Fees are tailored according to:
Group size
Scope and complexity
Duration of the engagement
Desired outcomes
Facilitation and follow-up support required
