CONSULTING | TRAINING | KEYNOTES

Building safer, stronger, and more inclusive workplaces.

WE ARE CONSULTING IS An award-winning PROVIDER OF RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS CONSULTING and training.

We’re a values-led, evidence-based, trauma-informed consultancy based in Western Australia.

We are dedicated to promoting gender equality, reducing sexual harassment and building a fairer and safer work environment.

We help organisations move beyond compliance - creating cultures of respect, wellbeing, and inclusion where every person feels safe to show up, speak up, and thrive.

From FIFO sites to executive settings, we design and deliver training that makes a measurable impact on culture, leadership, and psychological safety.

WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT

At We Are Consulting, our business model is simple: evidence-based, trauma-informed, bespoke, and no BS.

We don’t deal in fluff or corporate jargon. Everything we deliver - from strategic advice to frontline education - is grounded in current research, co-designed with those it impacts, and tailored to the unique needs of each organisation.

Our approach is personal, adaptable, and grounded in lived experience. Being local means we can respond quickly, connect deeply, and tailor every program to your workforce

We don’t deliver tick-box training. We create lasting cultural change through authentic conversations, evidence-based content, and psychologically safe learning spaces. Our work is direct, practical, and designed to shift behaviour.

Whether we're working with executives, FIFO teams or finance bros - we bring nuance, care, and clarity to some of the most difficult but necessary conversations.

the current landscape

Workplace culture is changing - and responsibility is shifting.

Recent legislative reforms have transformed how organisations must manage sexual harassment and psychosocial risks. Employers now carry a positive duty to take proactive, reasonable steps to eliminate unlawful conduct and foster safe, respectful workplaces.

Sexual harassment is now recognised as a psychosocial hazard, requiring prevention-focused measures, not just reactive policies. It’s no longer enough to respond to incidents; leaders must actively build cultures of safety and respect.

We help organisations meet these evolving expectations by aligning strategy, leadership, and behaviour - ensuring compliance while driving genuine change.

We Are Kate Raston and Nicolette Beard - health promotion specialists, a qualified sexologist and educator, and the co-founders of We Are.

We Are consultants and educators shifting culture through evidence-based education, strategy, and media that empowers people to think differently about sex, consent, respect, gender and relationships.

We are also the co-founders and executive directors of the nationally recognised charity We Are W/M, a movement creating systemic change in gender equity and respectful relationships education for young people.

We first met through our work in health promotion and quickly bonded over the same frustration: the way conversations about sex, consent and gender are either swept under the rug or delivered with shame and outdated language. So we built something better - something bold, inclusive and unapologetically honest.

WHO ARE WE

We are here to challenge the status quo and spark culture-shifting conversations that make impact.
Our work is trauma-informed, inclusive, and grounded in evidence. No shame. No awkward diagrams. No outdated scripts.
Together, we’ve clocked over 16 years of experience and worked with over 22,000 people across Australia.
Our work spans consulting, education, and media, and we’ve led culture-change initiatives across a range of industries.
- Kate Raston holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and a Graduate Diploma in Sexology. She’s a qualified sexologist and passionate advocate for gender equity. With lived experience and a powerful presence, Kate is known for her dynamic keynotes and commitment to transforming harmful systems through honest education
- Nicolette Beard holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and a Graduate Diploma in Education. She is a trusted educator and facilitator known for creating safe, engaging spaces where people can actually talk. Her background in both public health and teaching makes her uniquely placed to lead both strategy and delivery.
We're not new to this. Our work has been recognised nationally:
- 2025 Awards Australia Connecting Communities Award
- 2025 Young West Australian of the Year finalists
- 2024 Young West Australian of the Year
- 2024 WA State Finalist – Young Australian of the Year
- 2024 Young Citizen of the Year
We’ve spoken on 7News, Mamamia, Sunrise, ABC, The West Australian, and delivered keynotes and workshops for organisations like the Global Entrepreneurship Network, Congress of the World Association of Sexual Health, the Australian Senate, The University of Western Australia, and more.
At the heart of our work is one powerful belief: that education is a tool for prevention and change. We don’t lecture. We create space. We challenge norms.
Our work is grounded in:
- Evidence-based
- Harm minimisation
- Human rights
- Peer-to-peer learning
- Sex positivity
- Cooperative, honest conversations
We’re not just here to shift perspectives. We’re here to reshape culture.

Our services

We offer a combination of consulting, training, and keynote speaking, designed to meet your organisation where it is - and move it forward.

Respectful Workplace Consulting & Training

We guide organisations through a comprehensive three-tiered framework that identifies gaps, delivers tailored training, and ensures measurable outcomes.

ASSESs

Conversations with leadership to identify current workplace issues, risks, and cultural gaps.

Identify gaps in culture and practice through leadership conversations and staff surveys.
Provide strategic advisory for best steps forward.

EDUCATE

Deliver bespoke, evidenced-based and trauma-informed tailored workplace training aligned with Respect@Work Act 2022 and Positive Duty obligations.

Where?

FIFO & Remote Workforce Programs (mining sites, remote worksites, and shift-based industries)
Corporate & Executive Training (boardrooms, management teams, professional services)

What?

Respectful Workplace & Leadership Training: Empower leaders and staff to model safe, inclusive behaviour and respond effectively to workplace issues.
FIFO & Remote Workforce Programs
Short, modular, and engaging workshops tailored to site rotations and the realities of FIFO life.
Psychosocial Hazard & Risk Management
Understand and manage emerging risks with proactive, prevention-focused frameworks.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy
Build cultural capability and inclusive leadership practices that go beyond compliance.
Co-Delivery & Partnership Models
We complement existing D&I or wellbeing teams through collaborative delivery, pilot programs, and long-term partnerships.
Address sexual harassment prevention, respectful relationships, and gender equity.

REVIEW

Collect evaluation data to measure impact.

Evaluate program impact
Recommend actionable steps for continuous improvement.

We offer tailored keynote presentations that engage, educate, and inspire audiences at all levels. Topics include:

Culture, Consent & Gender Equity – creating workplaces and communities grounded in respect and fairness.
Engaging Men – strategies for positive masculinity and preventing harassment.
Trauma-Informed Education in Real Life – applying trauma-informed practices to workplace education and interactions.
How to Have Hard Conversations That Matter – equipping leaders to address sensitive issues confidently and constructively.

Our keynotes are designed to complement training programs, spark conversation, and provide leadership insights that translate into action.

keynote speaking

Our COMMITMENT

We believe cultural change happens through partnership - not criticism.
Our commitment is to help organisations evolve, not just comply.

We commit to:

Framing inclusion as a shared goal - engaging men as allies, not opponents.
Promoting cultural evolution rather than blame.
Aligning every initiative with prevention, compliance, and reputation protection.

By bringing authenticity, expertise, and humanity to every conversation, we help workplaces become safer, stronger, and more sustainable for everyone.

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