About Nerdu Badji Education (NBE)
Empowering Pathways. Strengthening Culture. Creating Change.
Nerdu Badji Education (NBE) is an Aboriginal-owned and led organisation dedicated to building safe, inclusive pathways for Indigenous and socially disadvantaged Australians. Founded and directed by Tiffany Hunter, a proud Taungurung woman, NBE provides tailored mentoring, education, and employment programs that create opportunities, reduce barriers, and inspire long-term success.
With Kinaway certification and Supply Nation registration, NBE partners with individuals, schools, businesses, and government agencies to deliver culturally grounded mentoring, training, and consultancy services. At the heart of every program is a commitment to resilience, connection, and cultural identity.
Our Mission
We believe that every person deserves a culturally safe environment in which to learn, grow, and thrive.
Our mission is to:
- Empower participants through mentoring and skills development.
- Strengthen cultural identity and community connections.
- Create pathways to meaningful employment and leadership opportunities.
By weaving cultural awareness into practical skill-building, NBE ensures that First Nations voices and perspectives remain central to future outcomes.
Our Services
- Mentoring Programs – Tailored 1:1 and group mentoring, empowering individuals to build resilience, confidence, and employability skills.
- Cultural Strengthening – Programs exploring history, truth-telling, and unity, guiding participants to connect deeply with identity and community.
- Consultancy – Cultural safety and awareness training, Reconciliation Action Plan development, program support, and resource creation.
- Leadership Development – Masterclasses, workshops, and mentoring designed to strengthen self-leadership, confidence, and cultural pride.
Signature Programs
Empower Connect Mentor
Helping organisations and employees build resilience, confidence, and leadership skills while honouring cultural identity. The program includes mentoring, cultural strengthening, and professional development support.
Empower Connect Employ
Equipping jobseekers to navigate barriers, strengthen employability skills, and progress into sustainable employment pathways.
Empower Connect Inspire
Encouraging creativity, expression, and personal growth while fostering high-performance skills in work and life.
Past & Current Programs
NBE has successfully delivered programs in partnership with schools, councils, and leading organisations, including:
- EPIC – Training for the Future (Victorian Government): Engineering cadetship and career pathways for Indigenous youth.
- MWDI Monero Workforce Development: Supporting students and employees with skills and mentoring for long-term employment.
- WPA Indigenous Mentorship Program: Connecting Indigenous mentees and mentors across engineering projects.
- IGNITE Leadership Program with McConnell Dowell.
- Diversity Dimension Program with Woolworths.
- KBR Indigenous Engineering Cadetship Program.
- Community Spirit Foundation (Darwin, Elcho, and Tiwi Islands) mentoring.
- Lendlease Exchange Program (Frankston Hospital Redevelopment).
Each initiative reflects NBE’s strength in blending cultural connection with practical career outcomes.
Why NBE?
- 100% Aboriginal-owned and operated.
- Deep cultural connection to community and Country.
- Proven track record with government, corporate, and community partnerships.
- High-impact outcomes for participants at every stage of their journey.