Acknowledge This!

The Workshop That Changed the Conversation for 30,000+ Australians

Most people treat an Acknowledgement of Country like it’s a formality — something you mumble before the “real” meeting starts.

I’m here to flip that.

Acknowledge This! isn’t cultural awareness training. It’s not a policy checkbox.

It’s an invitation to stop performing and start connecting.

Over the past few years, I’ve personally trained over 30,000 Australians across 200+ organisations — from big corporates to small teams, from CEOs to front-line staff.

The result?

People stop ticking boxes. They start speaking from the heart.

Not because they’re told to — but because they finally understand why it matters.

Acknowledge This! helps people understand what an Acknowledgement of Country really is — and how to deliver one with authenticity, confidence, and respect.

It’s a simple conversation — but it starts something much bigger.

Choose Your Format

Live workshop

A facilitated, interactive workshop designed for organisations that want to move beyond scripted Acknowledgements and into genuine understanding.

This session supports leaders and teams to confidently understand what an Acknowledgement of Country is, why it matters, and how to deliver one with authenticity and respect — without fear of getting it wrong.

Grounded in real workplace experience, the workshop creates space for honest conversation, shared learning, and practical application.

Format:

  • 2-hour interactive workshop or 1-hour keynote

  • Available online or in person

  • Facilitated by Rhys Paddick

Cost:

  • $6,500+GST for the 2-hour workshop

  • $5,000+GST for the 1hr keynote

Outcome-focused, practical, and engaging — this isn’t a tick-box session. It’s a foundation for safer, more confident practice across your organisation.

eLearning

A self-paced learning experience designed for organisations that need a consistent, accessible way to build understanding around Acknowledgements of Country.

This module supports team members to understand what an Acknowledgement of Country is, why it matters, and how to approach it with authenticity and respect — without turning it into a compliance exercise.

Built from the same principles as the live workshop, the eLearning encourages reflection, personal connection, and practical understanding, while allowing learners to move at their own pace.

Best suited for:

  • Large or distributed teams

  • Organisations requiring consistent delivery

  • Induction, refresher, or baseline learning

Format:

  • Self-paced online module

  • Suitable for organisation-wide rollou

A thoughtful, scalable foundation — without losing the heart of the conversation.

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Join an Acknowledge This! Public Workshop

I run regular public sessions for individuals and small teams who want to learn how to deliver an authentic Acknowledgement of Country without the corporate package. Get your ticket below.

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What Participants Say About It

"I thought this would be like every other training. It wasn’t.
It’s stayed with me long after."

 "You gave our team permission to try, to care, to make mistakes and keep going."

 "We now open every meeting with a real Acknowledgement — one that people actually listen to."

Why Start Here?

Because this is how real change begins — not with policies, but with presence.

Most people come here for the workshop…

But what they leave with is something deeper:

A voice. A connection. And a new way to walk in this world.

What Mob Say

  • "Thank you, this event made me feel engaged and inspired. The practical and meaningful approach left me feeling confident to deliver an authentic Acknowledgement."

  • "The training was fun and yet delivered a profound message. It really made me reflect on my connection to Country and how I can acknowledge it meaningfully."

  • "This was the best training I've ever had! Rhys is a brilliant presenter who knows how to make people feel comfortable and empowered."

  • "Open, engaging and gentle — a perfect journey into understanding and connection."

  • "This training was the best course on cultural capability I’ve attended. It made me want to step up and actually do better."

  • "This session was extremely engaging. The cultural knowledge shared was authentic, heartfelt and practical."

  • "Yanga (thank you) for presenting this important message in a way that was so easy to relate to and understand."

  • "I highly recommend this training to all Australians. It’s the first time I’ve felt like I understood what an Acknowledgement of Country is really about."

  • Highly recommend this training! The content was delivered with humour, heart, and honesty — exactly what our organisation needed."