Guided by an essentialist approach, we focus on what truly matters to create long term impact rooted in Country, culture, community strength, and practical business knowledge.
Today, Sacred Country Consulting exists to help individuals, communities, organisations, and governments design and deliver initiatives that create sustainable opportunities, strengthen economic participation, and generate positive social, cultural, environmental, and economic outcomes.
Sacred Country Consulting has delivered business accelerators and capability building programs, supported communities nationally and internationally, and partnered with government, NGOs, universities, and corporate organisations to co design culturally grounded and outcomes focused initiatives.
Our key service areas include program design, business coaching, speaking and facilitation, and sustainable business tools. Through this work, we help entrepreneurs, communities, and organisations navigate complexity, identify opportunities, and create meaningful pathways for growth and impact.
At Sacred Country Consulting, we walk alongside communities and organisations to transform ideas into purposeful, resilient, and sustainable futures.
Gemma Lloyd
Founder & Lead Consultant
Sacred Country Consulting
Our Team
Gemma Lloyd is a proud First Nations woman based on Dharawal Country in Wollongong, NSW.
With more than a decade of experience spanning entrepreneurship, government, community organisations, NGOs, and First Nations enterprise development, Gemma has built a reputation for designing and delivering impactful programs that create meaningful opportunities for individuals, businesses, and communities.
Her work focuses on entrepreneurship, economic participation, program design, and sustainable business development. Known for her practical and community centred approach, Gemma works alongside organisations and governments to develop initiatives that generate positive social, cultural, environmental, and economic outcomes.
Gemma's academic journey includes studies at Bond University, Melbourne Business School, Cambridge University, and a range of leadership, sustainability, and cultural arts programs. These experiences have shaped her essentialist approach to business and her commitment to creating sustainable pathways for future generations.
As Founder and Director of Sacred Country Consulting, Gemma leads the organisation's work in program design, business coaching, speaking and facilitation, and strategic partnerships. She is passionate about helping individuals, communities, organisations, and governments transform ideas into purposeful, resilient, and sustainable futures.
The Sacred Country Extended Family
Collaboration is at the heart of Sacred Country Consulting.
Our extended family brings together a network of trusted professionals who contribute their unique skills, knowledge and perspectives to our projects, partnerships and programs.
Emily Johnstone
Founder, Copy Cut Studio
Emily brings creativity, fresh ideas and a practical approach to design, communications and project support.
Sinead Singh
Founder First Nations Start Up
Sinead brings extensive experience in First Nations business development, entrepreneurship and culturally informed program delivery.
Woodrow Eke
Founder, Woodrow Eke Consulting
Woodrow brings expertise in strategic advisory, community engagement and supporting First Nations organisations to strengthen self determination and economic opportunities.