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As a proud Torres Strait Islander woman, Deborah Belyea, leads her professional practice through her cultural lens. Deborah is committed to providing high-quality educational consultative services that are reflective of First Nations perspectives, assisting teachers to become culturally responsive educators.
Zeyawgub is a Supply Nation Certified business and offers a range of services including:
Zeyawgub is a Supply Nation Certified business and offers a range of services including:
With her Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts), Bachelor of Education (Secondary, Humanities) and a Master of Social Studies (majoring in Indigenous Studies), Deborah
brings to Zeyawgub’s services an extensive knowledge set based on her over 20 years of teaching experience, within a range of educational settings. Zeyawgub currently offers cultura
With her Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts), Bachelor of Education (Secondary, Humanities) and a Master of Social Studies (majoring in Indigenous Studies), Deborah
brings to Zeyawgub’s services an extensive knowledge set based on her over 20 years of teaching experience, within a range of educational settings. Zeyawgub currently offers cultural advice across curriculum to clients such as Australians Together, Goodstart Early Learning, Cool.org and SBS Learn. Zeyawgub also offers Cultural Capability Workshops to organisations, with a strong leadership level focus. Deb is also an established artist and loves to share her culture through her artwork. Deb's most recent commissioned pieces can be seen in NITV's Muy Ngulayg (Inner Knowledge) portal, the Torres Strait Regional Authority's 30th Anniversary piece, The Perfect Pearl, and the 2024 National NAIDOC Poster, Urapun Muy (One Fire).
My name is Deborah Belyea and I am the founder of Zeyawgub Consultancy.
I am a proud Torres Strait Islander woman of the Samuawgadhalgal people who descend from the Guda Maluilgal people of the Top Western Islands of the Torres Strait. My roots also extend to the Dhoeybaw clan of Dauan, and the Bamaga-Saibai people of Cape York Peninsula.
Zeyawgub (zay-ow-goob) is the Southern Wind that belongs to the Samuawgadhalgal people, and is essential in informing my cultural identity.
I have a Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts), Bachelor of Education (Secondary, Humanities) and a Master of Social Studies (majoring in Indigenous Studies) and bring to Zeyawgub’s services an extensive knowledge set. My teaching career spans over 20 years, as a: classroom teacher, Head of Department (English and Humanities) and Head of Curriculum (Language and Culture), in school settings in remote Indigenous Australian communities and regional Queensland. I have also taught online at universities across New South Wales.
As an artist, my art work has appeared in numerous exhibitions from the Brisbane Power House through to Gab Titui Cultural Centre on Thursday Island. I have also been commissioned for corporate artworks, such as for 'The Perfect Pearl' for the Torres Strait Regional Authority's 30th Anniversary Celebrations and digital artwork, Muy Ngulayg (Inner Knowledge) for NITV's Indigenous Australian content.
Most recently, I was awarded the winner of the 2024 National NAIDOC Poster competition with my piece, Urapun Muy (One Fire). https://www.naidoc.org.au/
With Zeyawgub, you are guaranteed professional, culturally authentic, respectful and responsive educational services.
My content creation draws on my experience, as I work with individuals, organisations and institutions to create culturally responsive learning opportunities for staff and students.
Additionally, I have also created workshops on 'Cultural Capabilities' (for government sectors and schools), 'Embedding First Nations Perspectives in the Curriculum', 'Cultural Responsiveness' and 'An Introduction to the Interconnectedness Holistic Framework (Torres Strait Islander Identity) Pedagogical Approach'. This approach is a great curriculum resource for students as well as a holistic approach that can be adopted by other sectors.
You can also go to spotify to listen to my popular podcast series in collaboration with TIPIAC (Teaching Indigenous Perspectives in the Australian Curriculum) series, ‘Blak Voices: Shared Path’.
Lastly, check out Zeyawgub's online shop for my quality art pieces that are ideal for your home or office, or contact me if you have a corporate project in mind.
I offer a range of services in:
In supporting Zeyawgub Consultancy, you are also supporting a certified 100% Indigenous-Owned Business, registered with Supply Nation.
Don't just take our word for it. Read what our clients have to say about their experience with Zeyawgub Consultancy. We are proud to have helped educators and organisations achieve their goals and we look forward to helping you too.
Embedding First Nations Perspectives in to the Curriculum Workshop
*This organisation asked for a strong Torres Strait Islander focus on Content.
'The Torres Strait Islander workshop was super engaging and Deb really knew her stuff. Deb kept things interactive, which made it enjoyable and valuable for everyone there. The best thing was the planning and strategy information pack that we got from Deb to help us embed Torres Strait Islander culture into out schools. If I could do this workshop again, I definitely would. 10/0 from me.'
Nadine, participant at the Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton workshop.
What did North Brisbane Workshop Participants have to say in their survey responses?
What did you find most valuable about today's workshop?
- 'Your honesty, your generosity and the resources and approaches that I can use to enrich learning for all.'
- 'The information relayed through Storytelling.'
- 'Lots of resources and where to start.'
-'Everything, particularly the 8 Ways of Learning and learning about the Torres Strait Islander Peoples' culture and languages.'
- 'Padlet resources are amazing and the Interconnectedness Framework is also very useful.'
'(The workshop) was fantastic. One of the best I have been to!'
Cultural Capability Workshops
What did you find most valuable about our workshop?
'Everything! I really enjoyed learning about Interconnectedness and the complexities that it presents', Feros Care employee.
'The depth of information regarding protocols', Department of Resources employee.
'Interconnectedness. Everything was extremely valuable - thank you!', Feros Care employee.
'It was interactive, engaging and very informative. It was a great course!', Department of Resources employee.
'Everything - it was fantastic! Images, maps, activities, descriptions, facts', Feros Care employee.
Zeyawgub Artworks
'I have just received my 2 stunningly beautiful pieces of art from Zeyawgub, being Kawra (Nautilus) & Withi (Coral Trout). I paid the extra & had both printed in A3 on beautiful art rag paper & it was definitely worth it. I was going to put them in a couple of frames from Kmart. But after seeing the high quality of these prints in person I’m going to invest in having them professionally framed to preserve them. I have now ordered 3 more prints Zaber (Garfish), Manta Ray & Sting Ray…& looking at adding Womer (Frigate Bird). From date of completing the order to delivery by Aust Post was 5 business days….& that’s to Thursday Island. Art was wrapped well & protected, arriving in excellent condition', Brian from Thursday Island.
Stay up-to-date with the latest news from Zeyawgub by reading our blog. Zeyawgub regularly shares insights and advise on a variety of topics related to First Nations culture, history, events and education.
Ready to take the next step? Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you achieve your goals. We look forward to hearing from you!
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