Why Walan Yulang Consulting?

Walan Yulang strives for a world where equitable opportunity for all Australians is our reality. Every day we wake up to challenge the biases and systemic issues that create barriers for individuals, families and Communities, to enable pathways for empowerment and self-determination in long life outcomes. We believe that everyone is unique and some Australians need different methods and approaches to enable positive outcomes. We believe person-centred approaches are vital in creating change and reducing gaps in Social Determinant of Health.

Walan Yulang, in the Wiradjuri language, means Strong Ripple, symbolising no matter the size of the actions we make long lasting impacts will be received by communities we support. This means no matter how big or small the project is you can rest assured that Walan Yulang will uphold the highest quality support. We are proud to be a 100% Aboriginal-owned business committed to building cultural responsiveness and advancing reconciliation with all Australians.

Walan Yulang goal is to create systemic change that upholds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Choice, Voice, and Control. We recognise that programs, policies, and movements self-determined by Community hold far greater influence and impact.

We encourage organisations to shift their perspective to ask questions to Community rather than immediately focusing on what or how things need to be done. Without clarity of purpose, actions risk leading to unintended outcomes and further marginalising the groups who need the support the most.

Our role is to lead a journey that fosters genuine Partnerships, connecting organisations who hold the power to influence change with Communities who hold the cultural authority to ensure change is self-determined.

We bring a diverse and adaptable skillset that can be tailored to meet the needs of your organisation within any target group. We provide a wide range of services that are adaptable to your needs. Our ways of working acknowledge that everyone is unique and deserve to feel listen to

Walan Yulang’s founder is Wiradjuri/Gamilaroi Man Peter Harris. Peter has worked in many areas of Aboriginal health across many sectors including NGO’s ACCO’s Peak Bodies and Government Organisations. Peter found his pure passion working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental health and Social and Emotional Wellbeing. Peter says that what he loves most about these domains is the holistic approaches needed to create positive outcomes. “For the best chance of creating positive outcomes we need to look at people as a whole and work with individuals to create strategies that promote positive outcomes in all areas of Social and Emotional Wellbeing”. Through Peter’s advocacy and dedication to the sector he was awarded both the 2025 ACT Mental Health Youth Leadership Award and the 2025 Young Canberra Citizen of the Year Award. Peter states that although these awards are an honourable acknowledgement of his contributions that he will only feel fulfilled when he can say with certainty that health outcomes are equitable for all Australians.