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About Goorroomba
Based in the Kimberley Region (WA)
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Our name - Goorroomba, is a tribute to our deep roots in the Kimberley region. It is the Gooniyandi word for Paperbark, a tree of great significance throughout this region. Just like the inner markings of the Paperbark tree reveals its growth and resilience over time, so too does our team's lived experience reflect our evolution and fortitude.
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Our team is a blend of seasoned professionals, each bringing a unique set of skills and experiences to the table. We understand the unique needs of Aboriginal communities in the Kimberley region (and wider WA) and have built our reputation on our ability to navigate complex cultural landscapes to deliver tailored solutions that are both innovative and culturally sensitive.
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We proudly carry the name Goorroomba, as every day we strive to embody the resilience, adaptability, and deep-rooted strength of the Paperbark tree. We are here to guide and support your journey - providing the services you need, with the cultural understanding you value.
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Our Team
Thomas (Tee Jay) Worrigal
Principal Consultant (Managing Partner)
Tee Jay is Kimberley born and bred - with strong cultural connections through Aboriginal lore and traditional practices throughout the Kimberley’s West, East, Central and Desert communities.
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Over the past 20 years, Tee Jay has provided cultural navigation, cultrual awareness & capability training, consultancy and interpretation services to a range of organisations including the University of Western Australia, Red Cross, UnitingWA, WA Police and Men's Outreach (MOSAC). His lived experience - surrounded by poverty, violence, homelessness, and substance abuse, was the driving force to creating Goorroomba.
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Tee Jay's superpowers are his cultural knowledge and ability to connect with people from all walks of life. So get in touch with us TODAY to see how we can help you, help others.
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Lylla Leaupepe
Senior Consultant (Operations Partner)
Lylla is of Samoan descent (Faleasiu/Tanugamanono), born and bred in Aotearoa (NZ). She is connected to the Kimberley professionally, personally (through Tee Jay), and culturally (through Aboriginal lore).
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With 20+ years of experience in stakeholder/community engagement, strategic planning, change management and workforce development within the public and private sectors in New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands - Lylla leads the strategic direction, service delivery and operations for Goorroomba.
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Her superpower is turning big ideas into reality so book a discussion with us TODAY!