Kantok Management Consultants

01/09/2026

📢 GRANT OPPORTUNITY | TORRES STRAIT & NPA

Kantok Pty Ltd would like to share a current funding opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, community groups, sporting clubs and local councils across the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area (NPA).

The GBK Healthy Communities Grants Program, funded by the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) and delivered by GBK, supports community-led activities that strengthen health, wellbeing, participation, social connection and culturally strong community life.

Funding opportunities include:

🏃🏽 Sporting & Active Communities – supporting sport, recreation and physical activity.

❤️ Healthy Projects & Initiatives – supporting community-led health, wellbeing, participation and connection projects.

🌴 Local Community Solutions – supporting locally identified and place-based priorities.

🤝🏽 Capacity Building Support – strengthening the skills, confidence and capacity of local groups, volunteers, committees and organisations.

📅 Current round closes Monday, 7 September 2026.

Kantok Pty Ltd encourages eligible organisations across the Torres Strait and NPA to have a look at this opportunity and consider projects that respond to the priorities and needs of their communities.

Need assistance?

Kantok Pty Ltd provides governance, compliance, organisational capacity building and grant support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations and community organisations. We can assist organisations to strengthen their governance and develop the policies, procedures and organisational foundations needed to successfully manage funded projects.

👉🏽 Find out more about the GBK Healthy Communities Grants Program:
GBK Healthy Communities Grants Program

Strong Governance | Strong Organisations | Strong Communities

GBK Healthy Communities Grants Program Building healthy, active, and connected communities across the Torres Strait and NPA Who can apply?Torres Strait Islander or Aboriginal organisations, community groups, sporting clubs, or local councils located in the Torres Strait or NPA. Key datesApplications...

16/06/2026

Need Governance, Compliance or Grant Support for Your Corporation?

Whether you’re establishing a new corporation, strengthening governance practices, or seeking funding opportunities, Kantok Pty Ltd can help.

We work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations, RNTBCs, community organisations and emerging groups to build strong, compliant and sustainable organisations.

Our services include:

✅ New corporation registrations with ORIC
✅ Rule book development and amendments
✅ Governance and compliance reviews
✅ ORIC reporting and compliance support
✅ Board and director training
✅ Policy and procedure development
✅ Strategic planning and facilitation
✅ Grant identification and funding applications
✅ Grant management and acquittals
✅ Meeting support, agendas and minutes
✅ Risk management frameworks
✅ Organisational development and capacity building

Starting a new corporation can be challenging. From preparing registration documents and governance structures to establishing policies and compliance systems, we can guide you through the process every step of the way.

Looking for funding? We can assist with identifying suitable grant opportunities, preparing competitive applications and ensuring reporting obligations are met after funding is secured.

Strong governance creates strong organisations. Let Kantok Pty Ltd help your corporation build a solid foundation for future growth and success.

Contact us for a confidential discussion about your governance, compliance, corporation registration or grant funding needs.

🌐 www.kantok.com.au

Governance. Compliance. Capacity Building. Funding Success.

KANTOK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS Governance, Compliance & Capacity Building for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporations Our ServicesContact UsKMC is a 100% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander–owned consultancy dedicated to strengthening the governance, compliance and decision-making capa...

05/06/2026

As National Reconciliation Week comes to an end, it’s worth reflecting on what reconciliation really means.

For seven days each year, we see events, speeches, acknowledgements, social media posts, and organisations proudly promoting their commitment to reconciliation. While these activities are important, reconciliation cannot be confined to one week on the calendar.

Reconciliation is not seven days a year. It is every day, all year, every year.

Too often, organisations develop Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs), launch them with great fanfare, and then file them away until the next reporting period. A RAP should not be a marketing tool or a tick-the-box exercise. It should be a living document that drives meaningful action, accountability, and measurable outcomes.

If you have a RAP, use it.

If you make commitments, honour them.

If you set targets, achieve them.

If you promise change, deliver it.

Real reconciliation requires more than acknowledgements and annual celebrations. It requires genuine relationships, cultural respect, truth-telling, employment opportunities, procurement from Indigenous businesses, support for Indigenous leadership, and a willingness to listen and act.

The conversations and commitments made during Reconciliation Week must continue long after the banners come down and the events finish.

The question we should all ask ourselves is: What are we doing for reconciliation on the other 358 days of the year?

Reconciliation is a journey that requires action, courage, and commitment. Not for one week. Not when it’s convenient. But every day.

Because reconciliation is not measured by the RAP sitting on a shelf. It is measured by the actions we take and the change we create.

Happy Reconciliation 💙💚🤍🖤💛❤️

02/06/2026

The final day of National Reconciliation Week every year is one of the most significant in Australia.

Mabo Day, celebrated annually on 3 June, commemorates Mer Island man Eddie Koiki Mabo and his successful advocacy to overturn the legal fiction of terra nullius, or ‘land belonging to no-one’.

Following the High Court’s Mabo decision, Australia’s Federal Parliament passed the Native Title Act 1993 which established a legal framework for native title claims throughout Australia by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

and Mabo Day are a reminder to be ‘All In’ to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to commit ourselves to reconciliation and the fight for First Nations justice in Australia.

🎞️ To learn more about Mabo and the High Court case, check out ‘Judgment: Cases That Changed Australia’ on ABC iview: https://ab.co/4uGzxcT

11/04/2026

Community Funding Opportunity for North Queensland Organisations

Community groups across North Queensland may be interested in the North Queensland Gas Pipeline Community Grants Program, which provides funding to support local initiatives that strengthen our communities.

The program offers up to $20,000 in funding each year, with grants supporting projects that benefit the community in areas such as:
• Community diversity and inclusion
• Sustainability and environmental initiatives
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Community participation and pride 

This is a great opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, community groups, and not-for-profits to develop projects that support culture, connection, wellbeing, and community development.

At Kantok Pty Ltd, we continue to support organisations with:
✔ Governance and compliance guidance
✔ Grant application preparation
✔ Project and program development
✔ Strengthening organisational capacity

If your organisation has a project idea but needs assistance preparing a strong application, feel free to reach out.

👉 Learn more about the program here:
https://northqueenslandgaspipeline.com.au/community

Strong governance and strong communities go hand in hand. Let’s ensure our communities are ready to access these opportunities.

Community engagement is an important part of our activities and helps us to understand local residents’ opinions and expectations. As the project is also a major economic development for the region, we look to employ local businesses where possible and provide grant funding to assist local communi...

23/03/2026

It’s time for us to be at the table influencing decisions and direction, not just adding Colour 🖤

Fake Indigenous procurement is stealing opportunities from our communities.

There is growing evidence across Australia of companies misrepresenting Indigenous ownership or partnerships in order to access government contracts and funding intended for First Nations businesses.

This practice — often called “black-cladding” — happens when a non-Indigenous business positions itself as Indigenous-owned, or uses a token arrangement with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander staff, while the control, profits and decision-making remain elsewhere.

The result?

• Genuine First Nations businesses miss out on contracts
• Communities lose economic opportunities
• Government procurement policies designed to support Indigenous economic development are undermined

Programs like the Indigenous Procurement Policy were created to grow a strong Indigenous business sector and support self-determination. But those opportunities only reach communities when integrity and accountability are enforced.

This is why governance and compliance matter more than ever.

We need stronger verification, better oversight, and leadership that protects the intent of Indigenous procurement.

✔ Indigenous businesses must be genuinely Indigenous-owned and controlled
✔ Procurement must deliver real outcomes for First Nations people
✔ Governance and compliance frameworks must be strong enough to prevent exploitation

If we want to see real economic empowerment for our communities, we must also be prepared to call out practices that undermine it.

Integrity in Indigenous procurement is not optional — it’s essential.

23/03/2026

Starting a business can feel overwhelming.
Sometimes the hardest part is believing you’re actually ready.

Many of our people already have the ideas — deadly ideas grounded in culture, community, and lived experience. What’s often missing is the governance, structure and support to turn those ideas into sustainable businesses.

Programs like Strong Women Strong Business are great opportunities for First Nations women to connect, learn and grow their business capability.

But once the idea starts becoming real, that’s where strong governance and good foundations matter.

At Kantok Pty Ltd, we support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and entrepreneurs with:

• Governance structures
• Business and corporation establishment
• Rule books and compliance frameworks
• Strategic planning and capacity building

Turning a deadly idea into a strong business isn’t just about passion — it’s about building the right systems so it can grow and last for generations.

If you’re thinking about starting something, or you’re already on the journey but need support with governance and structure, feel free to reach out.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.kantok.com.au

Let’s make sure our businesses are strong, accountable and built to last.

21/03/2026

✨ Women’s Career Grants – Applications Opening Soon! ✨

The Queensland Government Women’s Career Grant offers up to $5,000 to support women who are ready to return to the workforce after a period of unemployment.

This funding can help cover essential costs such as:
✔️ Training and certifications
✔️ Work uniforms and equipment
✔️ Laptop or technology
✔️ Transport or relocation costs
✔️ Childcare support

At Kantok Pty Ltd, we understand that applying for grants can sometimes feel overwhelming. Our team can assist eligible women with preparing and submitting their grant application, ensuring the required information and supporting documents are clearly presented.

We are particularly passionate about supporting First Nations women and women in regional and remote communities to access opportunities that strengthen their independence, skills, and employment pathways.

If you or someone you know may be eligible and would like support with the application process, please reach out.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.kantok.com.au

Let’s work together to remove barriers and create pathways for women to return to work and thrive.

Future Women and Queensland Government Women’s Career Grants: Support payments of up to $4,999 for women needing help with the costs of returning to work. Learn more and apply here.