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GIRA Group Capability Statement

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GIRA Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways upon which we live and learn, and we pay our respect to their Elders - past and present. We value the knowledges, cultures, and traditions of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who for thousands of years have shared and exchanged knowledge, nurtured, and loved Country for the benefit of all. We Acknowledge

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Who we are At GIRA Group, we specialise in co-creating and delivering construction and infrastructure projects to meet the unique needs of our clients. We are a First Nations owned and operated business, with a deep lived experience and understanding how our history, culture and knowledge can be combined with technical expertise to build projects that are climatically and culturally responsive. We create, build and nurture values-based partnerships to benefit Country, people and communities. With advanced construction capability, we manage a wide range of projects across multiple sectors, with the experience, resources, and capacity to deliver projects in every state and territory in Australia.

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First Nations solutions for tomorrow’s built environment

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Vision Our vision at GIRA Group is to be the leading delivery partner in the built environment, delivering innovative, sustainable, and measurable change solutions that exceed our clients’ expectations. We strive to make a tangible difference wherever we operate, leaving a lasting, positive impact. We are purpose-led, evidence-based and informed through the strengths of our culture. We aspire to be transformative by weaving the strong and vibrant elements of our First Nations culture in to the built environment, and generating long-term positive impact and outcomes for our people and communities.

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Shaping cities, creating connected communities At GIRA Group, we are trusted by our clients to deliver high-quality construction and infrastructure projects, whether it’s a new build, a repurposed or reconstructed property, a heritage restoration, or a multi- phased development. We have the expertise to deal with complexity and drive delivery, providing strategic and long-term economic and social value with innovative and sustainable solutions.

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Our Services Planning & Environment Construction & Infrastructure

Our project management and advisory services allows our clients to benefit from our integrated construction and development expertise across the life cycle of their projects. We understand our clients’ perspectives and collaborate to progress ideas and innovations that will achieve their goals – projects that are delivered on time, on budget, and achieving excellence in the built environment.

Design & Engineering Professional Services

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Planning & Environment Master planning is an essential tool for guiding future growth and development, and our team is here to help you create a comprehensive and forward-thinking plan for your project. We work together with you to ensure that your architectural, landscape, heritage, and urban design aspirations are considered up front, and that your master plan is aligned with your overall business goals and objectives.

We believe that a well-designed master plan should not only look good on paper, but also be responsive to the needs of the community and the environment and create value for all stakeholders. Our team of experts have the skills and experience to help you create a master plan that is both visionary and practical, and that will help you achieve your goals for growth and development in the most efficient and effective way possible. We bring subject matter expertise in environment, sustainability and First Nations cultural heritage matters, with extensive experience in the provision of assessment, development of policy and advice on these matters to governments, Traditional Custodians, industry bodies and interested parties. Our experts have also helped develop the standards for global best practice conservation, protection, and management of Australian places with significant First Nations heritage values, provided Commonwealth Government oversight on effective management of the Indigenous heritage values of World, National and Commonwealth listed places, have led Australia’s Indigenous heritage responsibilities under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, and have led the national management of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 reform agenda.

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Construction & Infrastructure Our construction and infrastructure services are designed to provide innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of your organisation. We understand that businesses and communities are facing increasing pressure to address social and as the broader social and environmental context in which you operate. Whether you are looking to construct a new building, improve infrastructure in a community, or develop a sustainable energy project, we have the expertise

to help you succeed. Our services include project management, design and engineering, and construction management, working with you to develop a plan that is tailored to your specific needs.

environmental issues, and we are here to help. Our team of experts will work with you to develop comprehensive plans that take into account the unique needs and goals of your organisation, as well

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Design & Engineering GIRA Group is a leader in First Nations design and place making. We guide the exchange and cultural understanding of place between First Nations and non-Indigenous stakeholders to weave Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, world views and practices into physical design, architecture, engineering, landscape and place-making. We specialise in the use of First Nations design principles that prioritise history and knowledge of place, culture and community, informed consent and co-creation, and environment and sustainability into the design, planning, and building process. Through the application of these design principles, we help our clients contribute to creating places of belonging, gathering and cultural exchange, being leaders in creating a more inclusive and dynamic Australian identity. Our infrastructure and structural engineering services are designed to provide exceptional solutions, high-tech assessments, and reliable forensic and design engineering services for your organisation. Our team of experts have a wealth of experience in delivering unique structural design solutions that are both innovative and cost-effective. We are committed to providing our clients with the highest level of service and expertise, and are dedicated to delivering projects that exceed expectations. We will work with you to create a space that is not only beautiful but also functional and efficient.

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Professional Services The breadth of GIRA Group’s expertise is rare. We improve the management of our clients’ projects, ensuring the progression of their businesses through leading feasibility assessments, planning, design, organisation, and control of resources linked to engineering and construction projects through to professional and advisory services, always guaranteeing quality and meeting deadlines. At GIRA Group, we are experienced project managers and apply best practice project management principles to our work. We believe that early and robust planning, communication and risk identification and management are essential to ensuring a top-tier service for our clients, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery. We lead large and complex engagement and advancement strategies. Our team of high-performing First Nations leaders are expert in all elements of strategic planning and in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for reconciliation and all First Nations matters, including governance, culture, HR and employment, coaching and engagement, teaching, learning and research.

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We regularly work with and for First Nations peoples to address the complex and often intersectional issues First Nations communities face, providing leadership coaching and guiding our clients to work collaboratively to embed positive relationships and outcomes with First Nations peoples. We are change makers in agreement making. Our work is ground- breaking, translating global best practice, redefining values-based partnerships, including land-use and commercial agreements between First Nations communities, government, and business in Australia. We are highly experienced in facilitation and co-design with diverse and complex stakeholders, particularly First Nations peoples, communities, and their representative organisations. We use a strengths-based approach and are flexible to meet the needs of our clients and their stakeholders. We ensure the cultural safety of all stakeholders remains a guiding consideration. The analytical capabilities of our team bring the best of in-depth knowledge of the surrounding context, detailed quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques, program evaluation, and stakeholder engagement.

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Our Trusted Partners

ALJ Engineers are a highly-qualified structural engineering firmwith a focus on providing the Australian market with quality engineering designs, cost-effective solutions and environment-friendly outcomes.

SBM are experts in remedial, commercial & industrial construction & project management around Australia. They have built a reputation on delivering quality work and consistently exceeding client expectations, and have demonstrated success across a range of major projects, around the country, proving their ability to deliver a world-class finished product, on time and on budget.

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