“One of my goals, I guess, in starting IPS was always to help other indigenous people develop and grow into professional people.” - Katina Law
Founded in 2015 by Worora and Walmajarri woman Katina Law, IPS Management Consultants is a majority Indigenous-owned organisation providing a range of consulting services to meet governance, business development and other organisational needs.
In its four years’ existence IPS has grown from 3 to 22 full-time staff and increased its annual turnover by a remarkable 1,400%.
The company is one of four majority Indigenous owned businesses shortlisted for the 2019 Ethnic Business Awards.
“It is a great honour to be chosen as a finalist in the EBA 2019. To have IPS Management Consultants recognised for our achievements over the past four years of operations is a testament to our team of hardworking and professional staff. In particular I would like to acknowledge directors Damien Chalk, Kristal Kinsela-Christie and Jahna Cedar for their dedication and support," Katina said ahead of the EBA Awards.
Prior to launching IPS, Katina Law worked closely with a range of Indigenous people especially in the mining industry. Over time, she became acutely aware of the challenges Indigenous businesses faced trying to sustain themselves as meaningful players in the mainstream economy.
“One of my goals I guess in starting IPS was always to help other Indigenous people develop and grow into professional people.”
A Certified Practicing Accountant with more than 25 years’ experience, Katina Law deplores a lack of qualified Indigenous accountants. Something, she says, needs to be addressed.
“Today there are about 50 Indigenous accountants in the country. This is an area we need to develop. We need to encourage Indigenous students in business and commerce.”
IPS provides government, corporate and not for profit organisations across the country with innovative Indigenous Engagement Strategies.
“Most of our clients are government or large corporates. We do also provide business capability support to other Indigenous businesses. That is really an important part of our business because we want to support other indigenous businesses too.”
