Acknowledgement of Country and Sovereignty
We stand on the unceded lands of Australia's Indigenous Peoples and their Nations. We respect their continuing connection to land and seas. We extend our respects to their Ancestors, Elders, and leaders.
i2i Global
i2i Global is an Indigenous-owned and led advisory firm specialising in Indigenous economic development and the practical application of Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC). The company works with governments, investors and industry to design and deliver projects that support Indigenous rights while enabling sustainable economic development and advancing projects and development.
Across Australia and internationally, i2i Global advises on Indigenous enterprise development, investment partnerships, stakeholder engagement and supporting clients to navigate towards improved delivery and outcomes. The firm brings particular expertise in operationalising FPIC—supporting organisations to build respectful, durable partnerships with Indigenous peoples and ensuring that economic development occurs with consent, participation and long-term community benefit.
Clients engage i2i Global to connect capital with Indigenous opportunity, strengthen Indigenous enterprise capability, and embed Indigenous partnership into the governance and delivery of major projects.
Our firm has its beginnings in the field of international development, supporting the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). We have experience in Australia, Indo-Pacific and Latin America.
Our offices
Brisbane
37 Balaclava Street,
Woolloongabba QLD 4102
Australia
Sydney
Level 2, 18 Bulletin Place, Circular Quay
Sydney NSW 2001
Working with Indigenous interests and corporate Clients.
Growing Indigenous Enterprise and Business
Advisory
i2i Global is actively sourcing and connecting capital on behalf of First Nations -the Traditional Owners of lands, waters & seas- to enable them to take equity stakes in large projects and going concerns in economic development happening on their country.
Underpinned by international standards such as ESG and FPIC (free,prior, informed consent) as well as investor demand, First Nations interests (in Australia and across the Indo-Pacific) will be economic proponents of their own development opportunities – rather than supplicants to someone else's project plans – and they will share in economic benefits and wealth that is generated on their country.
Unlocking Indigenous Potentials with i2i Global
Welcome to i2i Global, we support your contracts and priorities. As an Indigenous company, we have chosen to specialize in economic development, regional development, operationalising Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC), Indigenous interests in investment, economic development and business strategy, growth and opportunity.
Understanding Your Needs We begin by deeply understanding your specific requirements, anticipating pressure points, and ensuring that we build a path to your stated goals. Our approach is tailored to meet your circumstances, challenges and goals, providing solutions that are both effective and impactful.
Making a Difference Explore the possibilities with i2i Global and discover how we can support your journey towards integrating Indigenous inclusion and engagement into your projects. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your goals.
Investment and Trade
i2i Global’s growth-oriented business allows our company to support clients and First Nations interests in investment, business and trade. Our aim is to consistently meet and exceed our clients' expectations, and requirements, while progressing your work.
This capability advances and complements our Advisory business. Our Team includes impressive collective experience, marked by successful engagement with the investment community and Traditional Owners. Some of our key practice areas in this domain include:
- Due diligence
- Relationship management
- Deal structuring
- Integrated Project Finance Solutions
Public Policy Development
The ever changing policy environment includes differing and emerging public policy considerations. In this century, Indigenous peoples rights and the ways that they choose to exercise self-determination in economic development means shaping public policy considerations accordingly. i2i Global is frequently engaged to support policy review, evaluation, development and market research and stakeholder engagement to advance those policy approaches.
Advisory
Consultancy
Global Logistics
Aerospace
Working with Indigenous interests and corporate Clients.
Growing Indigenous Enterprise and Business
Trade and Investment
When you have interests in 57% of Australia, Indigenous success in matters of investment and finance is central to Indigenous futures. There are trade opportunities in export markets for Indigenous businesses. Indigenous business leaders are seeking foreign direct investment to realise opportunities on-country. Let us help to realise that opportunity.
Enterprise Development
When Indigenous leaders seek out a capability partner to build their company or economic strategy they turn to i2i Global. Business growth is rarely a smooth journey. We know this and we know how to support Clients to keep moving forward when faced with bumps in the road.
Building for Growth
We support Clients, both non-Indigenous and Indigenous, to develop, progress and execute their plans for growth. There are many emergent opportunities in Indigenous Australia. When you need an advisor to take these next steps to achieving growth then we're here ready to help.
Research, Evaluation, Data & Insight
Fresh thinking and innovation is directly linked to good quality data. Information and insight matters to your investment choices. Our ability to furnish market research and intelligence is unique in Indigenous Australia. We have access to Indigenous MEL professionals, researchers and business thinkers unmatched by any other firm.
Indigenous Engagement
We help clients to navigate complexity, build rapport, attain the right information and make considered investments that generate returns and achieve impact. We're all about the opportunity and the possibilities.
Public Policy
Doing public policy and implementation is not an easy thing. Indigenous Affairs adds to the complexity. We're here to help. We work with public sector leaders to bring new policies into practice, to support existing policy frameworks to meet their objectives, and to review and evaluate for improvement and evolution.
Leadership Team
Col. Steve Jones AM (Ret.)
A Yorta Yorta man, who rose to become the highest ranking Indigenous officer in the Australian Army. Steve brings decades of leadership experience to the work of i2i Global. An expert and executive in logistics, Defence contracting, international development and infrastructure, leadership and mentoring.
Darren Godwell MHK FAIIA
Indigenous executive with three decades of experience in senior leadership supporting Indigenous interests in trade, investment, enterprise, business and economic development.
Has completed assignments with the OECD, the World Bank, the World Economic Forum (WEF) and APEC.
An enthusiastic advocate for Indigenous prosperity and wealth Darren continues to bring experience and capability forward to support Clients and First Nations.
Lea Yettica-Paulson
Lea has 20 years’ experience in policy, governance, research, and community engagement working with all three levels of government. In i2i Global Lea is leading on our internal capabilities and has a client-focus in international development, particularly on DFAT contracts in the Indo-Pacific region.
She has also worked in the private sector with NGO’s in mental health, Native Title, and also as a University lecturer in Australian Indigenous worldview.
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Extending Indigenous Interests.
i2i Global is an active researcher and collaborator. Insight informs our strategic outlook. We bring that intelligence, thinking, insight and innovation to our all of our engagements.
The century ahead will be an exciting time for Indigenous Australians.
Our research indicates that Indigenous Australian economic interests are building at a rapid rate. Indigenous Australians have resumed active interests in 57% of the continent of Australia. This creates opportunities in key growth industries.
It's our task to prepare Clients for these changing times to realise the opportunities, to de-risk the development pipeline and to support your team to create and capture value.
Recent publications
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We collaborate with delivery partners who share our values, and meet capability needs for our Clients.
