
OUR STORY
The EMU Files name came from a nickname Graham was given by young people 30 years ago.
Emu's are silly-looking birds with long legs, so it seemed fitting.
Years later, we learned that, in many Aboriginal stories, the Emu is the ancestor who watches over young people, rites of passage, and ceremonies and reminds the community to care for and do right by their children.
In nature, the male Emu incubates the eggs for weeks and stands guard over the chicks for a year.
The EMU Files contain the collected wisdom of research leading toward new concepts of community-based child care and development.
No cultural appropriation is included in our work. We simply admire Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives.
We understand that the journey towards becoming a human rights-based and trauma-informed organisation can be challenging. With the right guidance and support, any organisation can achieve this critical transformation.

Our Mission
The EMU Files mission is to empower organisations to become complex trauma-informed from bottom to top.
We believe that this transformation is critical for organisations to thrive in today's complex and changing world.
Our approach is based on the latest research in human rights-based systems and complex trauma-informed design.
We work closely with organisations to develop bespoke solutions that meet their unique needs.
Contact us today to learn how we can help your organisation become a home - away from home.