What really matters...
The heart of FPTI is people.
People are at the centre of our thinking and doing. Our holistic service is unique and driven by old fashioned values.
We connect people with people and provide a safe place to speak freely without judgement.
Connecting people with people and providing a safe place to speak freely, without judgement, lies at the heart of successful connection and engagement.
By building trust with stakeholders, clients and community members, our staff can quickly navigate cultural sensitivities and local politics to find a shared vision.
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We then steer towards practical thinking – design and development of an implementation plan. The outcome? A win for all involved.
Meet the heart and soul of First Peoples Training Institute
Norsiyah Mokak is a Djugun woman and a member of the Yawuru people. She has worked in Aboriginal education, training, employment, justice and community development programs for the best part of 25 years.
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Driven by the desire to create positive change, she is passionate about community development, employment, education and life-long learning.
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Norsiyah is deeply committed to the core values of FPTI and strives to ensure every individual, team member, education partner and stakeholder is just as committed.
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A successful leader in the community, Norsiyah established the First Peoples Training Institute in 2014.