About us

Deshong Consulting is a female owned and led Indigenous business founded on our values, quality of work, impact and success. We are a family business that provides high quality services to engage and develop outcomes for clients and to support a prosperous future for our people.

Areas of expertise include

Facilitation;
Leadership and development;
Governance training;
Human rights advocacy; and
Community development outcomes.

Deshong Consulting utilises the expertise gained over 30 years in the government, NGO and community sector. Deshong Consulting provides insight, networks and in-depth engagement with and for Indigenous peoples. Working closely with communities, organisations and key stakeholders and can provide tailored and purpose driven outcomes.

We have worked with several different industries such as NFP, Government, Sole Traders, Small, Medium and Large businesses.

We pride ourselves on our values that weave into and support everything that we do and create for our clients.

Meet the Team

Michelle Deshong

Managing Director

Michelle Deshong is a Kuku Yalanji woman with extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, having held senior executive roles including CEO of the Australian Indigenous Governance Institute and Interim CEO of Supply Nation. With a strong focus on Indigenous business development, leadership, and governance, she has contributed to various national and international forums and received prestigious awards such as the National NAIDOC Scholar of the Year and the Fulbright Indigenous Professional Scholarship.

Shikierra Thorne

Project Officer, Partnerships and Events

Shikierra Thorne is a proud Gamilaroi and Kuku Yalanji woman with a rich and diverse background in government, community sector roles, and event logistics. She brings extensive experience in organizing and executing First Nations forums, workshops, youth programs, and gala dinners.

Tiana Thorne

Project Officer, Health & Wellbeing

Tiana Thorne is a proud Gamilaraay and Kuku Yalanji woman, an Exercise Physiologist, and PhD candidate focused on cardiovascular disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. With a strong passion for cultural integration in physical activity, she facilitates Traditional Indigenous Games with clarity, organization, and adaptability to diverse groups

Jermaine Chong

Project officer, Communications & Marketing

I am a JCU alumnus with a Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Studies and am currently pursuing a Master of Philosophy focused on Indigenous people’s future positioning. With experience in event management, media production, and leadership, I am committed to empowering future Indigenous leaders and fostering community engagement.