Waanyarri means listening, hearing.
Through the practise of waanyarri, we value Indigenous knowledge, honour country and respect local cultural authority.
We listen; we hear you.
Waanyarri by Rufus Robin Studio centres First Nations stories and solutions. Working across Native Title, cultural heritage and creative Aboriginal industries, we harness the power of the world’s oldest and most enduring living culture to deliver thoughtful insights and impact.
We push the boundaries of traditional consulting across Indigenous spaces, creatively communicating ideas, strengthening community-led engagement and documenting and preserving knowledge. We understand that meaningful research in Indigenous spaces carries profound ceremonial, cultural and community responsbiilites.
Using creative and ethnographic methodologies, we bring stories, knowledge and meaning to life.
About Michael
As a proud member of the Yindjibarndi nation, Michael respects and upholds the spiritual connection of First Nations groups to their country.
A researcher, storyteller and musician, Michael collaborates with Indigenous storytellers, educational institutions and organisations on meaning-making and community-centred projects. Having worked in the community, not-for-profit and cultural heritage sectors across Australia for over a decade, Michael connects with and respects the strengths and challenges faced by FIrst Nations people, and fosters conversations that support Indigenous ways of doing and being.
Michael uses creative practice as a way of integrating his own cultural knowledge and responsbilities and leads Waanyarri, celebrating the power of a good yarn and meaningful action.
Our Services
Waanyarri is Aboriginal led and designed, delivering practical and creative Indigenous standpoint solutions. Drawing upon extensive professional and lived experience, our work supports recognition, nation building, cultural awareness and social engagement, through the following services:
- Ethnographic research
- Interview & Storytelling Narratives
- Facilitation
- Community-led strategy
- Creative practice workshops
- Grant and tender writing