Dean Jard

PROGRAM SUPPORT, LOGISTICS & FACILITATOR

Dean has come a long way on his Outback Initiatives journey.  He first arrived as a wide eyed participant on the 2016 Kimberley Adventure Program and was inspired to help others see their own leadership potential.  Dean was invited to come back firstly to join the Support and Logistics Crew (who make sure that all Outback Initiatives programs run so smoothly) then to train to be a OI Facilitator.  Dean completed his OI Facilitator training course in 2017 and has since joined the talented team of Outback Initiatives facilitators, helping others to realise and hone their own leadership skills.
Dean is a Gadigal, Bidjigal, Dhurag and Yuin man from South East NSW.  Born in Rockhampton QLD, Dean has lived in Canberra most of his life and is now considered an Elder in his community.  Dean has spent over two decades working for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the ACT and is now specialising in his own consultancy business, facilitating programs including leadership, social and emotional wellbeing and at-risk youth diversionary programs.
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Dean Jard

Testimonials

  • "It was a pivotal, life changing time..."

    DON GORDON, PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR, GUMALA ABORIGINAL CORPORATION Read More

  • "I never saw myself as a leader, that has changed."

    JO SAUNDERS, BUSINESS OWNER Read More

  • "I came home feeling more empowered, aware of my impact on others....."

    MARNIE KLEIN, EXECUTIVE COACH Read More

  • "Without any hesitation I will say that it was by far the most rewarding experience in a very, very long time."

    MARJOLEIN TOWLER, CHAIR, WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY WA Read More

  • "I’ve just returned from an experiential leadership program run in the Kimberley region in Western Australia where I learnt more about leadership in ten days than I have in ten years."

    MEGAN MCCRACKEN, CHAIR OF NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN OPERATIONS Read More

  • "...we left three days later a stronger, more united and better equipped team."

    JESSICA KARLSSON, CEO, CAHOOTS Read More

  • "Who knew 10 days would change the way I think about every person and task in my life to date!"

    ALEXA HEARN, MARKETING OPERATIONS CO-ORDINATOR, AUCTIONS PLUS Read More

  • "One week ago I finished the best leadership course that I have ever experienced."

    DR STEPHAN LUND, EXECUTIVE OFFICER, WANSLEA Read More

  • "Staff.....return with greater self-awareness,  enthusiasm, confidence and gratitude"

    KATHY HOUGH – CEO, FAR NORTH Read More

  • "I didn’t realise that a part of me would change over the next ten days..."

    PETER HILL- RETIRED BRITISH ARMY OFFICER Read More