Ash Chand

Inclusive Engagement Specialist

We were really impressed. Ash was amazing, he was always on hand to deal with chasing people and helping. Honestly, it was such a pleasure. This was a really high-pressure project and working with you made our lives so much easier and really helped us deliver for our client.

Quantum Market Research

Ash is a trusted consultant and advisor on inclusive engagement, helping organisations design and implement strategies that connect meaningfully with diverse communities.

With a background in banking and corporate relationship management, Ash brings commercial expertise alongside deep cultural insight to deliver measurable outcomes across industries such as sports, utilities, and government.

Ash provides tailored solutions in multicultural research, inclusive communications and co-design, supporting businesses in creating equitable and accessible experiences. As a Multicultural Mental Health Ambassador, he also advocates for social inclusion, working to break down barriers and ensure all voices are heard and valued.

Capabilities

Strategy, risk and governance

  • diversity, equity and inclusion strategy
  • cultural competency advisory / training
  • strategic planning / review / retreats
  • policy development / review
  • stakeholder management

Insights and impact

  • impact/outcomes frameworks
  • impact/outcomes reporting
  • market research
  • surveys / focus groups
  • community needs assessment

Stakeholder engagement

  • stakeholder management
  • community needs assessment
  • community engagement
  • public and media relations

Clients

Respect Victoria

The Cancer Council

DPR & Co Agency

The Social Deck

Mosaic Support Services

Ausnet

Qualifications and recognition

Research Society Member

Social Traders Certified

People and Planet First verified

Good Market (SEWF) verified

Ash and his team's innovative strategies were instrumental in assisting us to determine the impact of water safety programs amongst the East Gippsland Indigenous community.

Life Saving Victoria

Ash demonstrated a high level of expertise and provided valuable insights into multicultural audiences’ media preferences, effective communication styles and current understanding of fire safety information.

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria

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