Advisory and support services that unlock value for Indigenous organisations. 

As one of Australia’s leading professional services providers, RSM is dedicated to supporting Indigenous organisations with tailored, specialist services. 

We collaborate with a wide range of related government departments, Indigenous businesses, corporations, and not-for-profit organisations to deliver impactful solutions. 

Our expertise spans personal and corporate financial advisory, audit, accounting, and consulting services, catering to clients across a diverse range of industries around Australia. Our large geographical footprint allows us to deliver support to some of the most remote Indigenous communities, ensuring access to our professional expertise. 

 How we can help 

Services we can provide to Indigenous Businesses and/or on behalf of external funding agencies or industry bodies:
 

  • Virtual corporate secretarial services
  • Amendments to rule books and constitutions
  • Governance risk assessments
  • Code of conduct development and implementation
  • Board and management advisory
  • Meeting preparation and facilitation
  • Annual lodgement and reporting
  • Constitution and rule review
  • Business and corporate health checks
  • Business and strategic plans
  • Bookkeeping, income and expenditure statements
  • Business viability and improvement services
  • Business reviews and organisation change management
  • Virtual CFO, CEO and associated support services
  • Business structure support and risk management
  • Strategic bookkeeping support
  • Funds administrator and grant controller services
  • Grant acquittal audits
  • Non-audited grant acquittals
  • Financial investigations and examinations
  • Feasibility studies
  • Grant applications
  • Amalgamations, mergers and transitions from incorporated associations to ORIC or ASIC registered corporations
  • Special administrations and administrations
  • Structural compliance advisory and support
  • Corporate windups

 Why choose RSM? 

Our specialist Indigenous advisory team has extensive experience providing contractor services, including corporate governance, business improvement, virtual CFO support, and business turnaround strategies.

We work directly with Indigenous businesses and partner with government departments, including NSWALC, ORIC, Indigenous Business Australia, the Department of Health, and the Queensland Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services.

With offices in over 30 locations across Australia—including regional centres like Albury, Karratha, Geraldton, Port Macquarie, and Wagga Wagga—and a mobile team ready to travel to remote Indigenous communities, we are committed to reaching all corners of the country.

We have undertaken high-profile engagements in many remote regions of Australia.  Our experience includes supporting communities in:

  • Kimberley Region of Western Australia
  • Alice Springs
  • Remote communities of the Central Desert Region of Western Australia
  • Cape York
  • Far West and North West regions of New South Wales
  • North Queensland
  • Regional Victoria
  • Northern Territory
  • Regional South Australia 

This breadth of experience has deepened our understanding of the challenges faced by Indigenous Australians today, including education, housing, and health, and has enabled us to respond with meaningful initiatives.

Our team have completed specialised cultural awareness training to better support our engagements and to ensure our work is culturally appropriate and impactful. We are highly skilled and experienced in delivering professional services that are sensitive to and respectful of the diverse backgrounds of the communities we serve.  We also engage and utilise dedicated Indigenous consultants and organisations as and when required in completing our engagements.

Our goal is to promote opportunities and provide tailored support services that make a real difference.

Our approach centres on clear, transparent communication and delivering value for money—always in a manner that respects and aligns with cultural values. We focus on finding practical solutions that foster business growth and community well-being.

Moreover, we prioritise ethical sourcing by engaging Indigenous businesses within our supply chain and employing Indigenous staff, reinforcing our commitment to meaningful and sustainable partnerships.

Tim Gumbleton

Tim Gumbeton is a Director in the Restructuring & Recovery division at RSM, serving Regional NSW and Victoria.

With three decades of experience, he has developed a reputation as a trusted expert guiding businesses and organisations through financial distress, governance challenges and restructuring.
 

Andrew Bowcher

Andrew Bowcher is a Partner in the Wagga Wagga Restructuring and Recovery division.

With over 20 years of experience at RSM, Andrew has been instrumental in assisting organisations, businesses, and individuals in navigating financial and operational challenges.
 

Our Indigenous advisory and support services are led by Andrew Bowcher at our Wagga Wagga office and Tim Gumbleton at our Port Macquarie office, with support from all of our Assurance, Tax and Consulting services across Australia as well as our affiliated international firms.

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Our Empower committee commissioned Australian artist Michelle Kickett of Wilura Designs to create this artwork that captures RSM Australia’s rich 100-year history.  

In the heart of the painting, you'll find intricate symbolism representing people, signifying our national presence across six states and territories of Australia. Surrounding this vibrant centrepiece, the depiction of Perth's waterways and the Waugal-Rainbow Serpent pays homage to the local Noongar mythology of creation and journey. The outer design showcases RSM’s international growth as the 6th largest global accounting and consulting organisation, with connecting lines between the circles symbolizing the interconnectivity with our global network. It reflects the incredible journey we've embarked upon since our establishment in 1922. The chosen palette features the vibrant RSM branding colours, adding a touch of familiarity to the artwork. The piece showcases the essence of RSM's growth, both nationally and internationally, as well as our respect for local culture and heritage, having been founded here on Whadjuk Country.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY    
RSM Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters on which we live and work.  
We pay respect to Elders past and present as the custodians of their culture and continuous connection to Country.