Good Energy Minds
…bringing to the forefront First Nations peoples’ knowledge to benefit all future generations.
Acknowledgement of Country
Good Energy Minds (GEM) acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this Nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that the GEM website may contain names, images and voices of deceased persons.
About Us
The Good Energy Minds team believes in the integrity of sustainable representation for Indigenous people in Australia, and internationally. To respectfully deliver on our promise, all outcomes are mutually designed and delivered with and for the benefit of Indigenous communities. Foremost is our belief in empowerment through the exchange of knowledge, now and for our future generations.
We have worked on projects in the New England, Moree and Pallamallawa regions where we lead with Indigenous principles to respectfully share knowledge by engaging a range of approaches to deliver effective outcomes.
This approach is “Good” and creates “Energy” (environmental, physical, meta-physical) through utilising ours and others’ “Minds”, which are infinitely powerful if applied collectively for the greater “Good”. We are delivering a sustainable future through shared knowledge.
You can see this vision in our logo, which was designed to combine the mind, indigenous artwork, and energy.
Good Energy Minds is committed to enhancing the lives of the people we work with so they can deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.
To deliver these outcomes, we engage specialist team members when required to align with the client’s needs and market demands. Our core team members represent multiple industries with deep connections to communities across Australia, as depicted in the map.
Meet the Team
Troy Pickwick
Co-founder
Troy Pickwick
Troy is a Gooreng Gooreng and Mununjali man from Queensland. He has worked across Australia with Government (State and Federal), organisations, and universities where he lectured at Masters level, and coordinated students and rural education. Troy was the Director of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Unit for the Australian Federal Police where he became the Director of Equity and Diversity. He has worked with First Nations people in areas such as forestry, agriculture and museums. Troy has a Bachelor of Arts (Communication) and a Master of Art (Indigenous Social Policy), both from the University of Technology Sydney.
Dr. Chivonne Algeo
Co-founder
Dr. Chivonne Algeo
Chivonne’s capabilities and skills enable her to recognise opportunities that align strategically with an organisation’s vision to achieve exceptional results through and with their people. She has honed her approach leading innovative programs in corporate organisations, not-for-profits, entrepreneurial start-ups, higher education, and creative agencies in Australia and internationally. The teams Chivonne has led throughout her career have supported, critiqued, advised and delivered strategically innovative outcomes across a range of industry sectors and communities, most recently in Indigenous renewable energy. Chivonne has a PhD and a Masters degree in project management, both from the University of Technology Sydney, Australia.
Dr. Peter Radoll
Strategic Advisor
Dr. Peter Radoll
Peter is the Academic Director of La Trobe University and a Director of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and The Smith Family. He was recently the Deputy Vice-Chancellor People and Organisation and then the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Indigenous, Equity and Inclusion at Victoria University. Prior to working at Victoria University Peter was Pro Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous, at the University of Canberra, and Director of the Ngunnawal Centre. Peter has a PhD in Information Systems from the Australian National University and a Master of Information Technology from the University of Canberra.
Bruce Gorring
Consultant
Bruce Gorring
Bruce Gorring is a kartiya (non-Indigenous person in Kimberley kriol) of Anglo-Celtic and Chinese heritage. Bruce is an accomplished consultant, advisor and senior manager, and is inspired by country-centred design, placemaking, and localised approaches to planning. His work is deeply influenced by intercultural, ecological, and social justice principles, supported by extensive experience in native title and land rights, cultural and natural resource management, community development, higher education, research, and the creative arts. Bruce has a Master of Social Science (Environment and Planning) from the RMIT University.
Les Wanganeen
Consultant
Les Wanganeen
Les Wanganeen is proud of his Narungga and Kaurna heritage and is a sociologist, holding a Masters degree in Indigenous Social Policy from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). Les is the Centacare Aboriginal Cultural Consultant and is committed to supporting Aboriginal children in care to remain connected to their cultural roots. Les is also deeply involved in Native Title initiatives and is a highly respected Elder in the Nunga Community. Les is involved in renewable energy initiatives, specifically wind farms and the impact on the environment, Traditional Owners and farmers.
Case Studies
Moree Plains Shire Council (MPSC) Master Plan and Infrastructure
As Indigenous Advisors on the project, the Good Energy Minds team engaged with Indigenous communities for the MPSC to identify significant Indigenous cultural sites, in a municipality spanning 17,928 km², that may be impacted by a 20-year housing development strategy.
Oven Mountain Pumped Hydro Storage Project
Good Energy Minds have been hired by the Oven Mountain Pumped Hydro Storage Project management to consult with First Nations people to ensure that the project respects and addresses their rights and interests, to deliver key benefits for future generations.
Contact Us
If you would like to learn more about Good Energy Minds, or to get in touch with Troy and Chivonne, you can email us at:
info@goodenergyminds.com
Or call us directly on +61 448 229 003
Good Energy Minds, bringing to the forefront First Nations Peoples’ knowledge to benefit all future generations.
