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Indigital | Indigenous-led, profit-for-purpose, consulting and community engagement company

About Us

Indigital is an Indigenous-led, social impact and community engagement company. We partner with technology and natural resource firms to integrate their work with First Nations Country and Culture. We blend the best of Indigenous and Western practices to deliver impactful outcomes for First Nations communities and corporate organisations. Walking in both worlds, we enable you to do the same. 

We have over 10 years experience connecting Country, Culture and technology

  • 6 Indigenous businesses established from our programs 

  • 11 National and International Awards 

  • 100 speaking engagements 

  • 20 podcasts 

  • 4 books 

  • 10,000 kids upskilled in tech + culture 

  • 200 Traditional Custodians upskilled in tech + culture 

  • 400 schools partnered with 

  • 1 Diversity in Stem Review 

  • 3 hyperscale data centres connected with Country and culture 

  • 5 remote communities combining traditional knowledge with new conservation tech 


Our vision 

Our vision is a future where Indigenous knowledge, language, and lore thrive in the digital age. We see Indigenous peoples leading in emerging industries, blending traditional wisdom with modern technology to care for Country. We envision businesses partnering with First Nations communities, integrating Indigenous ways into infrastructure and technology for a sustainable future. 


Our creation story

Indigital was founded in Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory of Australia by Mikaela Jade, a Cabrogal Woman from the Dharug Nation in Western Sydney. In 2014, by creating the world’s first Indigenous augmented reality storytelling app, Mikaela discovered the vast potential of merging cultural knowledge, language, and science to connect with and preserve Country.

Our team 

We have a capable team of 16 people - 56% Indigenous, 44% non-Indigenous.  Indigital blend the best of Western and Indigenous practices to deliver impactful outcomes for First Nations communities and corporate organisations. Walking in both worlds, we enable you to do the same. 

 

We come from diverse places across the country and have backgrounds in cybernetics, ICT (Information and Communication Technology), cybersecurity, conservation technology, natural resource management, Aboriginal health, Aboriginal pedagogy, Social Science Research, property, stakeholder relations, communications and marketing, business development and teaching. 

Mikaela Jade

CEO and Founder


Joanna Baker

COO and CFO


Rory Chapman

Chief Technology Officer


Chelsea Brand

Chief Relationships Officer


Kerris McLiver

Chief Storyteller


Sarah Watts

Chief Experience & Programs Officer

Cassandra Rowe

Community Success Manager


Celeste Seneca

Senior Marketing Manager


Ellie Dowling

Project Manager


Lia Aloisio

Relationships Manager


Lindsay Davies

Connecting with Country Coordinator

Peta Toohey

Social Reciprocity Manager


Tiare Kelsall

Indigenous Engagement Manager

Cody Blundstone

Executive Assistant to CEO


Our Partners

We partner with corporate organisations, government, educational institutions and First Nations communities.