cultivate.
we are the mainstream is all about cultivating spaces that focus on uprooting old attitudes and behaviours, planting fresh seeds of thought and nurturing this growth. Our educators and facilitators have developed learning tools that are culturally safe and accessible, that aim to ignite creative and critical dialogues around what true diversity and equity looks like.
Indigenise.
Consulting, facilitation, yarning circles and speaking engagements for First Nations specific events, Larissa is a trauma-informed and culturally-responsive facilitator and community-leader who has worked with Mob in local, regional and rural settings.
truth-telling.
Sit down with Larissa and Priyanka for an intimate, immersive and thought-provoking experience that examines Australia’s pre-colonial history, invasion and the policies that continue to deeply affected First Nations people.
This workshop considers what First Nations justice, reparations and ongoing, meaningful and sustainable solidarity could look like in your workplace, place of worship, community organisation or amongst friends.
cultivate//germinate.
cultivate - a 6 hour immersion introducing participants to decolonial, antiracist and anticasteist frameworks. Can be completed over 6 weeks, 1 or 2 days.
germinate - a 3 day intensive, unpacking and divesting from systems of oppression as a result of Whiteness.
learning circles.
create safer, more culturally intelligent organisations through courageous conversations. From book clubs to workshops, our facilitators are experts at holding space in a way that allow for having courageous conversations, challenging systems of power and building solidarity.
Get in touch and book us in for our workshops on:
Intentional Intersectionality
Unconscious Bias and
Authentic Allyship
embracing your hue.
tiered termly fee based on school SES
wellbeing workshops for girl and gender diverse students of colour. An opportunity for students to be mentored and nurtured by First Nations, Gender Diverse and Women of Colour, through creative projects and critical conversations. Our experienced educators are trained, skilled and have their WWCC and are passionate about increasing girls’ and gender diverse students of colour’s access to representation.
Re-Rooting | unearthing historical & cultural significance and reclaiming our roots.
Embracing hue | body positivity & wellbeing
Seeing it, being it | emerging leaders program
executive coaching.
ditch outdated, out-of-touch diversity and inclusion strategies.
Hire an intersectionality consultant to examine your workplace’s policies and procedures and advise on evidence- and experience-based practices and processes that will renew your mind and transform your workplace.
We provide:
Pulse Checks
Executive Coaching
Senior Leadership Mentoring
we are the mainstream is informed by Black and Brown thought-leaders of the past, present and emerging; Kimberlé Crenshaw, bell hooks, Dr Chelsea Watego to name a few. We honour them as we continue to learn and unlearn.
what people are saying
“Engaging, insightful and important conversations! Thank you; the Intentional Intersectionality workshop was incredibly interesting and I feel compelled to continue to learn and act in this space.”
— Participant; PhD Media
“The Intentional Intersectionality deep dive was refreshing, real and reaffirming. Would love to have these sessions as ongoing learning opportunities.”
— Participant; Nike
“Thorough, thought provoking and challenging. It was an enjoyable workshop, and very well facilitated. Thank you for your time and sharing so much about how you both continue to work towards intentional intersectionality.”
— Participant; Network Ten
what people are saying
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The anti-racism book club was such a valuable time of learning and growth. It was such an amazing opportunity to learn from women who actively pursue justice in the way they live their lives. They so graciously taught us through discussion, whilst constantly challenging us to go deeper on the journey of anti-racism.
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— Eliza P.
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For me, the antiracism training was all at once challenging, inspiring and supportive. We navigated not just the ideas in the book but also explored how our own lives are shaped by racism with all it’s power structures, assumptions, ignorance and aggressions. At the same time, we held space for all the emotion that comes with that exploration. I found it a profound experience as I searched out the White privilege and fragility in my own life.
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— Gavin Hanbridge, Paddington Uniting Church ”
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Priyanka was a presenter as part of our organisation’s anti-racism online workshops. She brought to light how systemic racism and White supremacy is at work today. She was intentional in making room and prioritising First Nations people and People of Colour in our workshops, which contributed to a transformational experience for many.
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— Charlene Delos Santos, Director, Surrender Australia.
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The example of putting First Nations first in the structure of the series. Each of the speakers also did this which was great. I felt challenged and uncomfortable but safe, which is a great place to be. In terms of new ways of thinking, that anyone can have white supremacist's ways of thinking and being, being anti-racist is not what your are, but what you do.
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— Anonymous
chat with a cultivator
get in touch to talk about how our team can support your organisation, place of worship, business or workplace be an authentically inclusive, safe and equitable space.