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Place-Based Impact
Strategic Consultancy Specialising in Rural, Regional and Remote Western Australia.
Most People Start with Answers.
We Start with Better Questions.
In small communities, everything is connected. So is how we work.
We're a WA-based consultancy that works with Government, NFPs, Aboriginal Corporations and regional businesses on the problems that don't have obvious solutions. We don't parachute in. We're already here.
"We're growing. But too much is falling through the cracks."
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Growth creates opportunity, but it can also expose gaps in roles, responsibilities and decision-making. We help create practical governance that strengthens accountability, reduces risk and supports long-term organisational sustainability.
"We know where we want to go. We just need help finding the way."
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Running an organisation in regional WA often means fewer resources, smaller networks and bigger distances. We act as an experienced sounding board, helping you navigate complexity, identify opportunities and move forward with confidence.
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We find the question behind the question
Most consultants solve the problem they're handed. We push harder - because the stated problem is rarely the real one.
We know how small towns actually work
The politics. The history. Who's not in the room and why. In regional WA that context is everything - and you can't fake it from Perth.
Who you meet is who you get
No juniors. No handoffs. No "I'll check with my team." Claire and Jade are on every project, start to finish.
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We scale when the project needs it
When additional expertise is required we draw on a trusted network of specialists who share our values and regional perspective. Same quality, same approach, no surprises.
Why Wander
What was delivered was a professional strategy that hit 100% of the project deliverables. I have high expectations and Claire exceeded those expectations.
CEO, Shire of Menzies
Jade and the Wander team were friendly, experienced, efficient and provided fantastic operational and organisational support.
Land Manager, WKSN Aboriginal Corporation
They demonstrated a strong ability to build trust, facilitate productive conversations and translate community insights into practical, well-structured program outcomes.
Manager, State Government
Meet Our Founders
Managing Directors, Claire Bateman and Jade Malanczak work across Australia.
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Between them, they have nearly four decades of experience across state government, local government, the resources industry, First Nations, the arts and small business.