Building Trust and Financial Capability
Partnering with organisations and com to strengthen cultural capability and financial inclusion with First Nations peoples.
What We Do
Strategic Advisory on First Nations Financial Matters
We provide specialist financial and cultural insights to help organisations design and deliver policies, products, and programs that promote financial inclusion, capability, and wellbeing for First Nations peoples.
Our advisory services strengthen the connection between financial systems and community priorities — ensuring strategies are both effective and respectful.
Services include:
- Strategic advice on First Nations financial inclusion, capability, and advocacy
- Review of products, policies, and frameworks for cultural and financial safety
- Guidance on reconciliation, financial wellbeing, and inclusion initiatives
- Support for co-design and stakeholder engagement processes grounded in community values
Building Strong, Culturally Safe Engagement
We help organisations develop the understanding, confidence, and structures needed to engage respectfully and sustainably with First Nations peoples — particularly in contexts involving financial services, capability, and community development.
Our goal is to foster genuine partnerships that support both cultural respect and financial empowerment.
Services include:
- Training and workshops on cultural awareness and financial advocacy
- Guidance on establishing and maintaining partnerships with First Nations communities and financial service stakeholders
- Facilitation of dialogue between communities, financial institutions, and government partners
- Development of engagement strategies that align cultural values with financial inclusion outcomes
Coaching and Mentoring
We strengthen leadership, cultural understanding, and financial capability through tailored coaching and mentoring programs for individuals and teams.
Our approach builds confidence and advocacy skills that support meaningful participation in financial decision-making and inclusion initiatives.
Services include:
- One-on-one leadership and financial capability coaching
- Mentoring for First Nations professionals and financial counsellors
- Cultural competency and financial inclusion coaching for executives and managers
- Peer and community mentoring programs focused on financial empowerment and advocacy
About Solid Strategies
Introducing Martina Kingi
Martina is a proud Bunuba woman from the Fitzroy Valley in Western Australia’s West Kimberley region. With more than a decade of experience in financial counselling, capability building, and community advocacy, she is deeply committed to strengthening financial wellbeing and inclusion for First Nations peoples and communities across Australia.
Drawing on over 14 years in the financial counselling sector, Martina has worked extensively in remote, regional, and urban communities, supporting individuals, families, and organisations to navigate complex financial challenges with confidence and cultural safety. Her work combines strategic insight with a genuine passion for empowering others — particularly First Nations professionals entering the financial wellbeing sector.
Through Solid Strategies, Martina continues to champion culturally informed approaches to financial advisory, education, and advocacy. She brings her lived experience, leadership, and deep understanding of community values to every partnership, helping to create stronger, more inclusive financial systems and services.