About
Mara
We are on a mission to improve how stakeholders are engaged in projects and create positive impacts in our communities.
Who we are
How we help
Established in 2014, Mara works with organisations delivering projects and making decisions that affect people, places and communities.
Our work helps clients understand their stakeholders, identify social and community risks, meet consultation and assessment requirements and use the knowledge of participants to inform decisions.
We also design and facilitate workshops that help leadership teams, project partners, technical specialists and communities explore issues, test ideas, agree priorities and develop practical actions.
Mara is led by Managing Director Kelly Lofberg. Kelly works directly with clients, providing senior advice, workshop design, facilitation and hands-on project support.
Where a project requires additional capacity or specialist expertise, Mara brings together trusted consultants selected to suit the scope, location and delivery requirements.
Our approach is practical, tailored and evidence based. We ask the right questions, identify issues early and translate discussions, research and stakeholder feedback into useful findings, recommendations and actions.
Our experience includes support for projects and teams across Australia, the Pacific, North America and South America.
Our experience spans infrastructure, renewable energy, mining and resources, property development, construction, water, transport, health, education and regional planning.
Stakeholder engagement management simplified
We craft elegant solutions through powerful engagement
Meaningful engagement means acknowledging that all individuals or groups who may be interested in or affected by a decision have the right to be involved. It also means that stakeholders' contributions will influence decisions. We help you navigate the complex web of getting people involved in a decisions and actions. From behavioural change, community advocacy, community driven or sharing the responsibilities, we create strategies and actions for effective results.
We promise you the best
Our experience and industry knowledge supports projects from concept through to delivery, monitoring and evaluation. We tailor our approach for each project, based on your project needs, values, possible barriers to effective engagement and stakeholder needs. Our team are committed to supporting you through each step of the project.
Experience
Our team is highly experienced in managing the complexities of engaging with stakeholders to ensure your project success.
We support
Since 2014 we have been giving back to amazing projects and charities doing awesome work in our community. We are all about supporting vibrant communities, social change and well, just being good humans!
Giving back
Mustard Seed Project
The Mustard Seed Project works in Mgongeni, an urban informal settlement in Mombasa, Kenya. As one of the charity’s first donors, we supported the construction of a school that now provides education for more than 300 children, along with adult education, basic healthcare, sporting activities, library services and food support for some of the most vulnerable people in the community. It is a place for hope and lifting people up out of poverty.
Samaritans - Giving Tree
In the lead up to Christmas, the Mara team collects gifts for those needing extra help. Giving Trees provide gifts to local families in need, from toys that spark joy in children’s hearts to practical items that bring comfort to adults. Giving gifts to those in need has the power to uplift and show that someone some Christmas spirit.