ABOUT US
Oceania DigitalX is working towards a world where Indigenous People have equitable access to quality education and digital skills for the modern era.
We provide culturally appropriate programs designed by Indigenous People for Indigenous People, their businesses and communities, helping to overcome poverty and ensure Indigenous businesses play an active role in the global economy.
OUR VISION & MISSION
OUR JOURNEY
Our team is passionate about educating and empowering Indigenous businesses.
Over the past three years, we have been sharing knowledge, accelerating businesses and fostering connection between Indigenous people and their communities worldwide.
Our journey has created impact on the lives of Indigenous people through entrepreneurship, education and social support, helping to overcome poverty, disadvantage and social exclusion.
OUR TEAM MEMBERS
KYLE O’KEEFE
Operations Manager
Born in Aotearoa, Kyle has been living on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja for over 20 years.
Kyle is an experienced Business Development Professional with a demonstrated history of working in the Indigenous Community to help provide education, employment, and community development growth.
TAHNEE MARSH
Business Development
Manager, Facilitator
Born and Raised in Wiradjuri Country, Tahnee now resides on Wonnarua Country in NSW, Australia.
Tahnee is a Management professional with a background of working with Aboriginal Businesses and Entrepreneurs. She primarily handles Business Development, but can also be found facilitating our programs.
ZAHN BRAZIL
eCommerce & Marketing
Specialist, Facilitator
Zahn has a background in digital marketing and is a Shopify & eCommerce specialist, with 15 years experience.
Zahn has helped countless businesses of all sizes achieve their online sales goals by taking a data-driven approach to create an effective online presence that is profitable and optimised to convert.
TAMARA YOUNG
Narrative Therapist, Facilitator
Founder of Wonky Lines Counselling (WLC) in Adelaide’s Northern Suburbs on Kaurna Country.
Tamara is a proud Kamilaroi and Bigambul woman from Northern NSW. Overcoming many of her own personal challenges, her journey, fuelled by the power of storytelling, positions her as an advocate for personal empowerment.
As a qualified Narrative Therapist, Tamara believes in individuals, families, and communities being the experts of their own lives. Her therapeutic approach centres on self-efficacy and the understanding that people are not problems. In her role, Tamara is dedicated to guiding individuals to find their own solutions, fostering resilience, and helping people break Intergenerational Trauma Cycles one day at a time.
ANNA MCCOY
Digital Marketer & AI Facilitator
Born in Whakatane, Aotearoa, Anna has ties to both Ngāti Pourou and Te āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi. Anna has been living in Whadjuk and Binjareb Noongar for around 23 years, with a short stint on Wadjemup.
Anna has worked as a freelance Business Marketing and Advertising Consultant for more than a decade. Having recently reconnected with her Indigenous roots, she has discovered a newfound passion to assist other Indigenous individuals in their business endeavours to achieve success and a brighter future.
Anna also has a predisposition for anything “techie”, incorporating A.I in her own business and teaching others how to utilise these tools in creativity, automation, efficacy and productivity.
LEISA WAHLIN
Marketing Expert, Facilitator
Born and raised on Kalkadoon Country in north-west Queensland, Leisa Wahlin now resides on Dharug & Guringai Country in Sydney, NSW. She is the owner and director of Neon Marketing, a Supply Nation Certified and 100% Aboriginal and female-owned company. An Associate Member of the Australian Marketing Institute and a Certified Practising Marketer, Leisa brings expertise in marketing strategy, customer experience, digital marketing, brand development, and more.
Leisa, with a Bachelor’s in Marketing and Tourism, focuses on tourism, infrastructure, and First Nations development. She accelerates First Nations enterprises’ growth through Neon Marketing’s strategic services, driving economic growth and social impact in Indigenous communities.
JOEY EDRADA
Program Support & Grant Writer
Born and raised in the Philippines, Joey has 13 years of experience in a wide-range of skills such as customer relations, administrative support, digital marketing and grant writing.
Since 2020, she has been pivotal in securing funds for organisations aiding Indigenous communities in New Zealand and Australia. Her work focuses on empowering start ups and individuals in eCommerce, contributing significantly to sustainable Indigenous entrepreneurship.
PAO LOPEZ
Program Support
Born and raised in Manila, Philippines, Pao seamlessly collaborates with businesses across the globe.
Pao has a background in psychology, education, digital marketing, eCommerce, and Shopify. She primarily handles social media management, administrative tasks, and community engagement.
Her diverse expertise supports the organisation’s mission by enhancing its digital presence and community engagement. Her crucial role advances organisational goals and prompts active community involvement.
MARILENE "YEN" GAERLAN
Project Coordinator
Yen was born and raised in Manila, Philippines.
With extensive global experience in client relations, Yen is crucial in coordinating backend operations for our programs, ensuring they run smoothly.
She thrives on creating positive experiences and is deeply motivated by our mission to uplift Indigenous communities.
Yen’s commitment extends beyond daily tasks; she aims to generate lasting change through collective efforts, enhancing the future for the communities we serve.
OUR PARTNERS
Limited access to culturally appropriate education and training programs, coupled with a history of mistrust between Aboriginal businesses and non-Indigenous stakeholders, is a reality that’s holding back the development of necessary skills and capabilities. This ultimately impacts the growth and success of Aboriginal-owned businesses. Indigenous communities facing inequality is a serious issue that requires our collective attention.
“When we work together to help Indigenous people in business –
We are more powerful.”
Closing the Gap Goals
The National Agreement on Closing the Gap has 19 national socio-economic targets across areas that have an impact on life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Closing the Gap Targets we are working towards are:
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
The UN Sustainable Development Goals Report 2022 highlights the severity and magnitude of the challenges before us related to the crises dominated by COVID-19, climate change, and conflicts, which are creating spin-off impacts on food and nutrition, health, education, the environment, peace and security. Yet we can all play a part in supporting these goals and contribute to the bigger picture.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) we are working towards are:
