Violet and Retta is a 100% Aboriginal-owned consultancy offering integrated cultural services that strengthen people, practice, and workplaces.

We provide expert cultural training, strategic & operational advice, cultural and external supervision, and Aboriginal art commissions, each grounded in lived experience. Led by an Aboriginal educator and Doctor of Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing, our work supports organisations to build cultural capability, embed culturally safe practice, and engage with Aboriginal peoples in ways that build trust, respect, and cultural safety.

Dr Lana Leslie, Gomeroi Woman, Founder and Managing Director

Cultural Education

We teach a range of different topics including cultural safety, cultural responsiveness, histories, effective communication, as well as provide a suite of workshops for Aboriginal workers.
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Advisory

We provide advice on matters pertaining to Aboriginal peoples, reconciliation action plans, projects, research, strategy and operations.
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Art Commissions

We offer bespoke art commissions for organisations and individuals, creating meaningful pieces that tell story, identity and connection.
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Supervision

We offer cultural and external supervision and mentoring, supporting Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in their work and wellbeing.
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Who We’ve Worked With:

Client Feedback

“Dr Leslie was an integral part of the RAP process. On every occasion Dr Leslie impressed the RAP Working Group and the RMHC Australia team with her knowledge, enthusiasm, and her ability to bring the RAP Working Group together and build on their understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Dr Leslie's professionalism, expertise, amazing attitude, and communication skills are outstanding. I would highly recommend Dr Leslie as an Aboriginal educator and consultant.”

Anita Neville, Operations Support Manager Mission and Quality Team, Ronald McDonald House Charities Australia
“ Thank you Dr Lana Leslie. it has been a richly rewarding experience working with you. Thank you for your wisdom and insights”

Greg Liddell, Director, Responsible Investments, Betashares
“Lana's depth of knowledge, frank facilitation style, and courage to explore complex issues head-on proved invaluable. As one staff member shared: "This was the best cultural training I've ever completed. Lana was incredibly knowledgeable and fostered open, honest discussions that benefited our whole team immensely." The learnings will help strengthen our cultural competence, deepen connections with Aboriginal communities, and ultimately improve how we deliver trauma-informed, holistic services. We're grateful to Lana for sharing her expertise so generously and igniting this fire within us. Her passion shines through - we're better allies and providers because of it. Thank you, Gunnedah Hill Business Solutions, for being part of PWHC's journey.”

Kirsty Fleming, Chief Executive Officer, Penrith Womens Health Centre
“Lana's expertise in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture ensured our team was able to tackle such an important project with an understanding on the significance of the journey we were undertaking. The additional training she provided, the leadership she showed and most importantly her empathetic and open nature really ensured our team was comfortable to ask questions and make suggestions without fear or embarrassment. The RAP work group have loved working alongside Lana and we can’t wait to work alongside her in the future so that the whole of our organisation can have the same joy we had in our experience of working alongside Lana. Thank you again Lana for being the person you are, the leader we needed.”

Josh Binns, Head of Family Services, Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Western Sydney
"Thanks again Lana, as always, your presentation was spot on & gave us all so much to think about – I love the engaging, and thoughtful way that you help others develop their skills and knowledge"

Professor Susan Heward- Belle, Sydney School of Education and Social Work.
“RMHC Australia has worked with Dr Lana Leslie for more than five years to assist our organisation as we journey through our understanding, appreciation and integration of First Nation peoples perspectives and approaches to ensure that we are a more inclusive and appropriate charity delivering culturally relevant services to all Australians. Lana brings an insightful approach, whilst seeking to understand our organisation and respectfully working with us to ensure the best outcome for all stakeholders. Whilst initially engaging with RMHC Australia as a consultant, Lana was so integrated with our mission and team that she continued to assist us in a voluntary capacity. Lana was always proactive in her support and accessible to all team members aligning her approach to the agreed direction of the organisation. RMHC Australia is better informed and has greater clarity of focus because of Lana’s involvement”.
Barbara Ryan, Chief Executive Officer, Ronald McDonald House Charities Australia