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Desanya Stanley
Founder & Director
Desanya Stanley is the founder and Director of Destiny Designed Pty Ltd, providing specialised services in the following areas:
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Indigenous Perspectives Consultation
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Professional Mentoring
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Facilitation
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Leadership Development
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Feasibility Reports
Over the last thirteen years, Desanya has continually demonstrated her ability to effectively
collaborate, develop, and implement initiatives while previously working for:
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The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet
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National Indigenous Australians Agency
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Department of Education
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Non-for- Profit Organisations and
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Community Organisations
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'Together we can make difference'
Desanya is an inspirational Indigenous individual and is known for her ability to provide high
level strategic solutions to manage complex and diverse tasks which has resulted in achieving
positive outcomes in all key Indigenous policy areas.
Desanya is also known for her ability to effectively communicate and engage with communities,
having successfully designed and delivered programs to disengaged youth, families, and
community members.
Desanya’s vast knowledge and expertise is evident in the fact that her skills are also being
utilised in the corporate industry to enhance companies’ policies and procedures regarding:
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives
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Developing and implementing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment & retention strategies, and
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Developing Reconciliation Action Plans
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Desanya has a strong desire to inspire and empower people across the nation to fulfil their
individual purpose.
REFERENCES
Duane vickery
"Desanya is extremely knowledgeable about Aboriginal community development, Indigenous education and Government policies and programs and brings this knowledge and experience when engaging with clients."
“Desanya ... brings a very collaborative, culturally safe, and supportive style to all clients.
Her approachable nature helps put clients and participants at ease, and gives full consideration to the requirements of all people to ensure she is responsive to their needs throughout collaborations. In providing business development and coaching services to Desanya, I have found her to be respectful, an effective communicator, and resilient, while being intentional about her work ethic. Lastly, Desanya is responsive to feedback and makes adjustments where necessary to respond to requests or changed requirements.”
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- Duane Vickery
(Managing Director of ETMP)
Tara King
"She confidently engages with people from all walks of life and is a powerful advocate for First Nations People everywhere. I have no hesitation in recommending Desanya Stanley. "
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"I engaged Desanya Stanley of Destiny Designed to assist me with the delivery of an Indigenous engagement strategy. I found Desanya to be a highly committed and insightful professional, who strives to achieve the best outcomes for her clients. She always acts with integrity, takes accountability, and is willing to go the extra mile."
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- Tara King
(Principal Community Relations Adviser)
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Mentoring Reviews
"Desanya provides a great mentoring experience and has really helped me understand and achieve my goals. I appreciate her advice and the time she spends dedicating herself to my development."
ANONYMOUS
(ADMINistrative Officer Trainee)