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This activity is designed to help individuals, boards and organisations reflect on how decisions are made, identify where responsibilities may overlap and consider whether existing governance systems are supportin...
This topic explores when and why groups might choose to engage external support like an independent evaluator or evaluation organisation It introduces a tool to help groups consider whether external support is nee...
This topic explores what culturally informed or culturally appropriate approaches to monitoring and evaluation (M&E) might look like It provides many examples from First Nations groups in Australia and intern...
In this section, we explore monitoring and evaluation, and consider what Indigenous evaluation approaches might look like We provide examples of different approaches, practical steps for defining evaluation in way...
This topic introduces potential phases of evaluation and explains how they can support effective monitoring and evaluation processes It explores what may be involved at each phase and provides examples of how othe...
In this topic, we explore different reasons why you might evaluate We look at why evaluation is valuable, particularly for Indigenous not-for-profit organisations You will also find examples of why other Indigenou...
This topic introduces Indigenous monitoring and evaluation (M&E) It outlines key distinctions between Indigenous and non-Indigenous approaches to M&E and explores different types of evaluation It also prov...
In 2018, the Urban Indian Health Institute (UIHI) developed an Indigenous Evaluation Framework grounded in four key cultural values: “Community is created wherever Native people are Resilient and strength-base...
Community First Development’s Right Way Evaluation centre what they call a Story of Change1Community First Development, Right Way Evaluation: Telling our own stories of change, 2025, 5 They note that many organi...
Courtney Cardow
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Director of Business Development
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Courtney is a direct descendant of the Gubbi Gubbi and Bundalung people, she is an accomplished, results-driven executive leader with over sixteen years of progressive leadership experience. Expertise in driving high-performing teams, crafting innovative strategies, and cultivating strategic partnerships across diverse stakeholders.
Courtney is recognised for her strengths in governance, with a deep understanding of organisational and Indigenous/cultural governance frameworks. She is skilled in creating transparent, accountable, and culturally relevant governance structures that foster trust and inclusion. She is strongly committed to integrating culturally appropriate practices, promoting engagement, and delivering sustainable, community-driven outcomes. Courtney is a strong problem solver and critical thinker focused on creating collaborative environments that drive long-term success.
As Director of Business Development at AIGI, Courtney leads organisational development, consultancy, and strategic partnerships to strengthen Indigenous governance, drive impact, and support communities through advisory services, capacity-building, and resource mobilisation.
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