Diversity & Inclusion Consulting Solutions

DEI consulting helps organisations understand how diversity, equity and inclusion are actually experienced in their workplace — and what needs to change to reduce risk and improve outcomes. It goes beyond training by examining systems, behaviours, policies and decision-making, and translating insight into practical actions. DEI consulting connects inclusion with safety, people strategy, governance and performance, ensuring it is embedded into how the organisation operates, not treated as a standalone initiative. 

DEI consulting is best suited for organisations facing complexity, risk, change or uncertainty. This includes organisations responding to regulatory change, managing psychosocial or conduct risk, addressing workforce complaints, undertaking cultural transformation, or wanting clarity before investing in large-scale training or programs. It is commonly engaged by executives, boards, people and risk teams who need an independent, credible view and clear direction.

DEI consulting typically involves a structured review of systems, behaviours and lived experience, followed by clear findings and practical recommendations. This may include document and policy reviews, interviews or workshops, surveys, risk assessments and leadership discussions. The outcome is not a generic report, but a realistic, prioritised plan that reflects organisational context, risk and capability — and can be implemented within existing structures.

Training builds awareness and skills; consulting diagnoses problems and designs solutions. Online courses and workshops are effective for capability building and reinforcement, but they cannot on their own identify systemic risk, cultural barriers or leadership misalignment. DEI consulting provides the insight and direction that ensures training is targeted, defensible and effective. Many organisations use consulting first, then layer training and leadership development to embed change.

DEI consulting plays a critical role in meeting obligations under workplace health and safety laws, psychosocial hazard regulations, Respect@Work reforms and Positive Duty requirements. Inclusion, safety and culture risks are often interconnected. Our consulting work helps organisations identify where exclusion, bias or poor systems may be contributing to psychosocial harm, misconduct or legal exposure, and supports leaders to take reasonable and proportionate preventative action.

DEI work is most effective when it is integrated into organisational strategy, risk management and governance — not treated as a separate initiative. When inclusion is disconnected from business priorities, it often stalls or becomes symbolic. DEI consulting helps embed inclusion into decision-making, leadership accountability, workforce planning and performance measures, ensuring it supports long-term organisational resilience, trust and results.

Organisations commonly engage us for DEI and safety reviews, Positive Duty readiness assessments, psychosocial risk diagnostics, DEI maturity assessments, strategy development, workforce and lifecycle reviews, EVP work, engagement and inclusion surveys, inclusive language reviews, and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) development and implementation. Projects are scoped to organisational needs and may be short, targeted engagements or multi-phase programs.

Yes. Many organisations combine DEI consulting with training and leadership development to ensure insights lead to real change. Consulting identifies priorities and risk areas, training builds capability and shared understanding, and leadership development embeds accountability and behaviour change. This layered approach reduces the risk of one-off activity and supports sustained cultural improvement.

DEI consulting costs vary depending on the scope, complexity and scale of the project. We do not offer one-size-fits-all pricing. Instead, we undertake a comprehensive discussion and review with each organisation to understand risk, objectives, workforce size and timelines. This ensures the approach is proportionate, defensible and delivers value, rather than unnecessary work or generic outputs.

Yes. Our DEI consulting is delivered using trauma-informed, culturally responsive and psychologically safe practices. We regularly work in complex, high-risk and regulated environments where trust, confidentiality and care are essential. Engagements are designed to minimise harm, respect lived experience and support constructive outcomes.