Founded by Ronna Guzman

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Our Purpose

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"We empower individuals and communities to take bold action, foster inclusion and build meaningful connections that create lasting impact"

We reinvest every effort into empowering youth, celebrating cultural identity, and fostering connected, resilient communities.
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Our Values

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• Inclusive Leadership — empowering everyone to lead.

• Authentic Connection — building trust that inspires action.

• Co-design — achieving impact together.

• Diversity — embracing difference, fostering belonging.​

​Key Capabilities​

 

• Youth empowerment — 1:1 mentoring and leadership development

• Community re-engagement — supporting parents, carers, and diverse community members to build skills, confidence, and pathways back into meaningful work and participation

• Advisory — guidance and support to early-stage small businesses led by culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) entrepreneurs

• Community events hosting — fostering inclusion, belonging, and meaningful participationthrough events and local initiatives

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​Current Projects

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• Parents, Carers & Community Re-Engagement Stream – supporting people who’ve stepped out of the workforce, including parents, carers, and members of disadvantaged or culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, to rebuild skills, confidence, andcareer pathways. Currently in the consultation stage, collaborating with local schools, small businesses and Council to co-design programs that meet urgent community needs.

• Youth Amplified – a podcast that places the voices of young people at centre stage. Co-founded with Brian Laul, Chair of Rainbow Crossing Inc. Listen here

• Culture Waves (Waverley Council) – mentoring young people to explore cultural identity and belonging

• Leadership and Governance Review – for a key Filipino-Australian community organisation (formerly APCO Official Inc)

• Burwood–Strathfield Multicultural Network Hub – leading community consultation and design of a grassroots hub

• Seniors Information Session and advocacy – delivering accessible support to CALD seniors

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Our Collaboration Approach

NurtureNEXT builds strong relationships with local councils, multicultural organisations, and grassroots communities. Our model is centred on listening, co-design, and culturally safe engagement, ensuring that programs are responsive, inclusive, and impactful.

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