Empowering people and communities to lead meaningful change on their own terms.
Proudly Registered with Supply Nation and ORIC.
Our Approach
Third Space Ventures is committed to advocating for the dignity and self-determination of First Nations people through our integrated services across four domains.
Our purpose-driven projects are designed to amplify community capacity through culturally respectful initiatives, while our disability support services combine traditional cultural values with practical assistance to promote independence.
We also offer a consulting practice to guide organisations in forming ethical partnerships with First Nations communities.
Our progressive and dynamic not-for-profit organisation, is committed to revitalising cultural sovereignty, leadership development, and fostering intergenerational knowledge transfer.
In all our endeavours, we strive to create spaces where traditional wisdom converges with contemporary approaches, maintaining cultural integrity while addressing immediate needs for sustainable community transformations.
This fusion of ancient wisdom and modern strategies not only preserves cultural identity but also invites innovative solutions to contemporary challenges.
Our Guiding Values
Rooted in our ancestral wisdom and committed to our community's future, every action we take is guided by:
RESPECT | Honouring the dignity of all people, the wisdom of our Elders, and the sacredness of Country
RESPONSIBILITY | Upholding our obligations to community, culture, and the next seven generations
RECIPROCITY | Creating balanced relationships where giving and receiving nurture both people and place
SPIRIT AND INTEGRITY | Walking our path with authenticity, embodying our cultural truth in all we do
CULTURAL CONTINUITY | Safeguarding traditional knowledge while adapting to meet present challenges
EQUITY | Ensuring fair access to opportunities and resources for all community members
These values are not just words—they are the living principles that shape our decisions, strengthen our community, and guide our journey forward
Our Services
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For-Purpose Projects
We develop sustainable community-led initiatives that blend traditional knowledge with contemporary approaches. These projects address immediate needs while building long-term capacity through skills development, mentoring, and hands-on learning experiences. Our for-purpose work includes leadership workshops, cultural reformation initiatives, and collaborative community development that respects local protocols and puts self-determination at the centre of every effort.
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Disability Support Services
Our bespoke disability support framework integrates cultural sovereignty with practical assistance,. We support participants in gaining more time with family and community, greater independence, and improved quality of life through services deeply rooted in Aboriginal values of spirit and integrity, cultural continuity, equity, respect, responsibility, and reciprocity.
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Consulting Services
Our consulting practice supports organisations seeking to work effectively with First Nations communities. We provide culturally-informed guidance on co-design methodologies, Indigenous knowledge integration, and ethical partnership frameworks. Our consulting helps create sustainable models where cultural preservation and economic opportunity coexist harmoniously, supporting First Nations entrepreneurs, cultural tourism, and traditional resource management through culturally-appropriate approaches.
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Not-for-Profit Work
Our charitable initiatives focus on cultural sovereignty and leadership development for First Nations communities. We facilitate truth-telling dialogues, support intergenerational knowledge transfer, and create spaces where traditional wisdom is honoured and preserved. These programs prioritise community healing, relationship building, and the strengthening of cultural identity, ensuring First Nations voices are seen and heard with dignity.
The Third Space is a unique space that values and thrives on inclusivity, reciprocity, cooperation, and common ground.
Recognising the need for belonging, shared language, and access to broad and innovative ways of learning and doing for growth and change, the third space is a distinctive and unique environment where diverse perspectives, cultures, and knowledge systems intersect to create something new and transformative.
The third space creates opportunities for different perspectives and experiences to intersect, creating innovative solutions that value all contributions. We continuously adapt the way we work based on individual and community feedback and collaboration, ensuring the solutions genuinely serve and benefit those we work with.
Who Are We
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Adam Williams
Adam is a Kamilaroi man regarded for his multifaceted talent whose passion for theatre ignited at an early age, leading him to train at the National Institute of Dramatic Art and debut with the Sydney Theatre Company. With a rich resume that includes acting, directing, and curating performances, he has shaped community arts initiatives and celebrated cultural heritage, notably with The Armidale School’s first NAIDOC Assembly.
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Vanessa Sewell
Vanessa is a Worimi woman from the Mid North Coast of NSW and a dedicated educator focused on integrating Indigenous knowledge into learning. She completed her Bachelor of Animal Science with Honours in 2019 and has recently submitted her PhD thesis in biotechnology, molecular biology, and parasitology at the University of New England (UNE).
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Kim McConville
Kim holds more than 35 years of experience in regional and remote community development. She specialises in designing and implementing self-determined projects that facilitate social transformation. Kim’s expertise lies in employing third-space principles to foster hybrid solutions through common ground, shared language, and mutual commitments between Aboriginal communities, government, and funding organisations and programs.
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