About Mirriyu Cultural Consulting
Founded in 2016, Mirriyu Cultural Consulting is a proudly Aboriginal-owned and operated consultancy delivering Culturally informed advice, education, and engagement services across Victoria.
Mirriyu means “the light of the sun, today” in the Wadawurrung language. The name reflects our commitment to bringing Aboriginal history, Culture, and knowledge into the context of today’s world—supporting organisations to build stronger relationships, deepen understanding, and create meaningful change.
Meet Bonnie Chew
Mirriyu is led by Bonnie Chew, a proud Wadawurrung woman with extensive experience working across government, community, and the private sector. Bonnie is recognised for her leadership, strategic thinking, and ability to facilitate respectful and impactful conversations that support reconciliation and positive outcomes.
Her areas of expertise include:
- Reconciliation Action Planning (RAP)
- Cultural Awareness and Cultural Capability Training
- Mental Health First Aid (Accredited Master Instructor)
- Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management education
- Justice and correctional systems
- Genealogy and family history
- Aboriginal health and education
- Water industry strategy and Aboriginal engagement
An experienced keynote speaker and facilitator, Bonnie regularly works with Traditional Owner groups, businesses, government agencies, and community organisations to strengthen Cultural understanding and support strategic decision-making.
Throughout her career, Bonnie has led Community consultation, engagement, and co-design projects across Victoria, including work relating to Ancestral Remains, Stolen Generations Reparations, and Aboriginal engagement planning.
Bonnie also holds two Ministerial appointments as an Indigenous Independent Prison Visitor and Indigenous Heritage, Family History and Genealogy, First Nations Data Sovereignty on the Victorian Public Records Advisory Council. She has previously served on the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council, contributing to the protection and recognition of Aboriginal Cultural heritage across Victoria.
Our Services
Mirriyu Cultural Consulting provides tailored consulting and education services that help organisations build Culturally safe workplaces, strengthen relationships with Aboriginal communities, and meet their reconciliation commitments.
Services include:
- Cultural Awareness and Cultural Capability Training
- Reconciliation Action Planning
- Community and Stakeholder Engagement
- Strategic Aboriginal Engagement
- Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Education
- Facilitation and Workshop Design
- Keynote Speaking
- Mental Health First Aid training
Mirriyu proudly delivers services across Victoria and provides Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander and Standard Mental Health First Aid training, as a Master trainer, to organisations throughout Australia.
As a certified Aboriginal business through Kinaway and Supply Nation, Mirriyu is committed to delivering authentic Cultural knowledge, practical guidance, and trusted partnerships that create lasting impact.