Consultations with Blaklash

Consultants

Blaklash Creative: Blaklash Creative was established in 2018. A 100% Indigenous owned business, it delivers cultural events and creative projects that showcase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices. The team combines their interest in the arts and business development. Troy Casey (Kamilaroi) and Amanda Hayman (Wakka / Kalkadoon) have extensive experience working in partnership with community to develop and deliver community-celebrated programs.

Troy Casey: Troy Casey is a proud Aboriginal man from Kamilaroi country north-west New South Wales. Troy has a Bachelor of Journalism from QUT and extensive experience in community engagement working across the not-for-profit, government, tertiary education, private and corporate sectors. Troy has a keen interest in business and advocating for self-sustainability through economic development for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities, with a particular focus on the creative industries as a driver.

Amanda Hayman: Amanda Hayman grew up in Logan city and has cultural connections to Kalkadoon and Wakka Country. Amanda has a Bachelor of Arts from Griffith University and was previously in a managerial position within state government, leading community engagement, exhibitions and events. Amanda has a keen interest in contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual art and is an experienced curator.