“This is without doubt one of the best training sessions I've participated in. It was fun and engaging, but also felt safe and meaningful. The use of Zoom was particularly professional without the usual awkward moments and made great use of the chatrooms. 100% will recommend to others, everyone should do this.”

“I felt like I had been welcomed into Rhys and Emma's living room for a cuppa, to share some wisdom and learn from them and others in the group. Both Rhys and Emma are extremely engaging and personable and imparted their knowledge with honesty, humour and great insight, giving really balanced responses to some of the more challenging questions. I was surprised by what I learnt and came away with more than the ability to personalise and contextualise my future Acknowledgements of Country. Thank you”

“In the day and age of 'political correctness', Rhys and Emma, created the perfect training in Acknowledge This!

The training is interactive, informative and in a completely non-judgmental space. They give you the confidence to be able to personalise your Acknowledgement to country and make it more impactful and connecting! Highly recommend.”

“This is probably the most interesting and enjoyable training I've done over my 20 year working life. It was insightful and inspiring.

“Rhys and Emma presented with passion, humour and approachability. Their ability to hold space for hard conversations was exceptional and I left the workshop feeling braver and more connected.”

“This training was recommended to me by friends and it surpassed even their excellent reviews. Engaging, heartfelt, informative and practical. I recommend this training to anyone in Australia.”

“An engaging and concise training presentation. Everyone in every organisation that practices Acknowledgement to Country should do this.”

“This dream team do a fantastic job building 'on ramp' for people seeking to engage personally and professionally with First Nations through a AoC. In a space that can sometimes feel demoralising or overwhelming, these two do a great job at making it all approachable and fun, without sugar coating things. And very practical outcomes, too!”

“This workshop was one of the best online trainings I have ever attended. The facilitators were engaging and most importantly, genuine, holding a safe space to generate open discussion and a positive learning environment. I feel like I've taken away a lot, want to learn more, and would love to see everyone do this workshop.”

“This was such an engaging and warm space to be open and curious! I feel more confident now, not just in doing an Acknowledgement of Country, but also in furthering the part I have to play in reconciliation and justice in this country. I felt loved for who I am and how I (imperfectly) showed up, and it made the space full of growth and care. Very special, and would recommend to everyone.”

“This training was one of the most enjoyable trainings I've ever done. It's been 24 hours since I completed the training but even in that time, I have thought of its lessons often. The training has helped me think more deeply about the country I am on, and what my connection to that country is. I feel infinitely more comfortable to do an Acknowledgement of Country now, after undergoing the training. Thank you!

“Emma and Rhys are two of the most down-to-earth, open and fun people I have had the pleasure of learning from! They helped me understand the meaning behind the importance of an acknowledgment and their recommendations gave me confidence to practice acknowledging country in a more authentic way.

“Everyone in Australia should attend the Acknowledge This! training by Emma and Rhys. This was hands down the best online workshop I've ever done - insightful and engaging, humorous and helpful from the very beginning. Rhys and Emma made a wonderful team, complementing each other with their perspectives, life experiences and insights.”

“Thanks Rhys and Emma, as an Indigenous person I love these interactions to see other thoughts and experiences. This has really opened my mind to something I’ve never questioned as I just followed the social norms taught.”

“Rhys and Emma delivered a fantastic webinar that increased my knowledge and confidence significantly around how to deliver an authentic Acknowledgement of Country. I left the seminar feeling empowered and with the tools required to craft my own personalised script. Would HIGHLY recommend this training to anyone interested in learning more about our ancient living culture.”

“Our team absolutely loved the Acknowledge This! session. Both Rhys and Emma provided a safe space for us to explore creating our own Acknowledgement of Country, and delivered the session with such candour and authenticity. Thank you for such an informative and meaningful experience for all of us.

— Susan Wheeldon

Airbnb Country Manager Australia and New Zealand

“Acknowledge This! was a remarkable experience and really resonated with our staff. It goes to the heart of what we do and teach our students. Our organisation is passionate about learning, and this training was a great addition to our learning journey. You both brought something very personal, fresh, inspiring, and inclusive; our group was heartened by the discussions."

— Dr Andrew Kirke

Director, Rural Clinical School of WA

“It was an honest and practical approach about the importance of communication and Acknowledgement of Country. I learnt of the importance of personalising and sharing my own experience of acknowledging the custodians of country by sharing my own experience of the land on which I work and live. Rhys and Emma were very engaging and encouraging in discussions and sharing stories.

- Nathan Kennedy

Partner & Head of Pro Bono and Community, Hall & Wilcox

“Rhys and Emma really break down in an open and engaging way, what it means to and how to deliver an authentic Acknowledgement of Country with confidence and an open heart.”

“Very down to earth. Demystifies the process and makes it fun rather than an uncomfortable formality.”

“Rhys & Emma have put together a very thoughtful and thorough training package. Inclusive, accessible, casual, and informative - I feel more prepared and better placed to give a meaningful and authentic Acknowledgement of Country after attending their session.”

“Following the workshop, it's been lovely to see our colleagues share their personalised Acknowledgement of Country. It's added a lot of authenticity and intentionality to our way of working, while complementing our reconciliation journey and our workstream on First Nations peoples' rights and responsible investment.

— Min Wah Voon

Program Manager, Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA)

“We had 100 members of staff attend the Acknowledge This! training presentation and it was very well received. Rhys was an engaging, humorous and empathetic presenter who put everyone at ease. In sharing his own personal experiences, the team felt comfortable opening up and sharing their own concerns about delivering an Acknowledgment of Country. Our team reported that they got a lot out of the training and now feel more confident in delivering a thoughtful Acknowledgment of Country. Others described the session as fabulous, fantastic, super valuable and perfect!”

— Peter Orchard

CEO, Canteen

I have always wanted to move away from the ‘tick-and-flick’ exercise when delivering an Acknowledgement of Country. When I seen Acknowledge This! motto to ‘ditch the script’, I knew immediately that I wanted to partner with them so I can understand how to make an Acknowledgement of Country genuine and meaningful.

The workshops resonated with myself and my colleagues, and Rhys and Emma were fantastic facilitators. They both did a brilliant job providing context as to why we do an Acknowledgement of Country, and they did it in a fun and interactive way that made it a safe space for all. I would highly recommend this workshop to anyone wanting to expand their cultural awareness.

- Dale Ernesti

Indigenous Affairs Advisor, Coles Group