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Lani Blanco-Francis
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Lani Blanco-Francis is the founder and CEO of LBF Consulting, Connexions, I-Connexions, IndigCareers, Burra Construction Group, and Kaanju Solutions, where she directs business strategy, financial management, marketing, and product development.
With over 30 years of experience as an HR practitioner, Lani began her career at the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC) as the Corporate Services HR Diversity & EEO Coordinator, focusing on diversity and EEO compliance training.
She later worked with QANTAS and Insurance Australia Group (IAG), addressing various HR issues including industrial relations, occupational health and safety, selection and recruitment training, and organisational development and design. Lani has extensive expertise in developing EEO and diversity programs, specialising in Indigenous employment and training. She is regarded as one of Australia's leading Indigenous employment experts, advising corporate and government clients nationwide.
Lani has established strategic partnerships and networks with Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies, businesses, trade unions, and community organisations across the country. She provides strategic and operational advice to clients in the public, private, and non-profit sectors, with a particular focus on health, aviation, media, insurance and finance, and hospitality industries.
In 2002, Lani received the Inaugural Neville Bonner Award for "Most Outstanding Person to Influence Indigenous Employment and Program Initiatives."
Introduction and Company Overview
LBF Consulting is a wholly Aboriginal-owned and operated company, founded by Lani Blanco-Francis. Specialising in Indigenous business and community capacity building, employment, and training, LBF Consulting offers a wide range of services across the business, government, and community sectors.
Our Philosophy
At every level, our philosophy is to keep things simple, creative, fresh, and achievable. Our commitment to finding flexible and innovative solutions for our clients drives our focus and success.
Our Priority
Our priority is finding the right people for you and identifying the best opportunities to place our talent. This approach defines the way we do business:
‘Growing People, Growing Opportunities’
Our Focus
We focus on generating employment and supporting business opportunities between Indigenous people and the public and private sectors. People seek solutions that are professional, feasible, and sustainable, and we share that objective. By working directly with key decision-makers, we deliver business solutions and support that meet your criteria and provide programs relevant to your organisation.
LBF Consulting's clients include corporate, government, and community organisations across Australia. We value relationships and have built strong connections and credibility with Indigenous people and communities, as well as the corporate sector.
We offer strategic employment solutions for recruitment (including reference and probity checks) and retention, employee and business mentoring programs, cultural appreciation workshops, and Indigenous enterprise support. Additionally, we provide consultancy services in HR practices, strategic approaches to engagement with Indigenous people and their communities, and reconciliation strategies.
Our team possesses the knowledge and networks to meaningfully connect your organisation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent across Australia.
Core Competencies and Achievements
LBF Consulting specialises in Aboriginal business and community capacity building, employment and training, offering a variety of services across the business, government, and community sectors. These include:
- Employment Services
- Cultural Education
- Mentoring Services
- Innovation
- Business Support
- Supply Nation
Key Achievements:
- Employment Services:
- Developing and implementing strategies to attract, recruit, train, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent.
- Providing access to job-ready recruits and conducting probity and security checks for potential candidates for organisations like Commonwealth Bank and ANZ.
- Cultural Education:
- Fostering respect, awareness, and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and practices, especially in workplace and consumer contexts.
- Mentoring Services:
- Tailoring individual career coaching and mentoring programs, offering ongoing workplace support after placement, and providing customised workplace training.
- Innovation:
- Encouraging innovative thinking and new ways of working to help close the gap on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander disadvantage.
- Business Support:
- Supporting Indigenous businesses at various stages, offering tailored support such as developing business plans, marketing plans, financial strategies, and websites, and providing mentoring and coaching as needed.
- Supply Nation:
- Joined Supply Nation in September 2008, one of ten Indigenous businesses participating in this Federal Government initiative to develop Indigenous enterprises.
- CEO Lani Blanco-Francis, as a director on the inaugural Supply Nation board, plays a leading role in integrating Indigenous businesses into the supply chain and procurement processes within the private and government sectors.
- The Indigenous Business Women’s Support Network:
- Established in May 2009 in partnership with other Indigenous and non-Indigenous women across the corporate and government sectors.
- The network mentors Indigenous businesswomen in remote, rural, and urban communities across Australia, focusing on business and leadership development.
Products and Services
Employment
Mentoring Service
Cultural Education
LBF provides a variety of supportive employment opportunities for Indigenous individuals seeking employment through our Pre-Employment, Recruitment, and Mentoring services. Additionally, we partner with organisations to develop and implement business strategies aimed at attracting, recruiting, training, and retaining Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander talent, ensuring access to job-ready recruits.
Cultural Education
Mentoring Service
Cultural Education
LBF has provided distinctive Cultural Educational training to various partners such as Salmat, Staples (formerly Corporate Express), Accor, Thiess, and others. We foster respect, awareness, and appreciation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their cultures, and practices, particularly in workplace settings and consumer interactions.
Mentoring Service
Mentoring Service
our customised Mentoring service is designed to meet your business requirements, offering individual career coaching and structured mentoring. We provide ongoing workplace support post-placement and tailored workplace training. Our mentoring program is highly regarded by partners for its success in retention and business growth.
Entrepreneur Support
To date, LBF has offered individualised business support to more than 15 Indigenous entrepreneurs, providing comprehensive business and support services. In addition to our expertise, we collaborate with a robust network of specialist partners to offer expert advice and support in developing start-up and growth business plans, e-business plans (websites), social media strategy across platforms, and business mentoring/coaching.
Customer Experience
At LBF Consulting, we prioritise delivering exceptional customer experiences through:
Tailored Solutions: We customise our services to meet unique client needs, ensuring effective and relevant solutions.
Expertise and Support: Our team offers extensive industry knowledge and dedicated support to achieve client goals.
Collaborative Partnerships: We build strong relationships with clients, fostering collaboration and mutual success.
Continuous Improvement: We are committed to ongoing refinement and enhancement of our services to exceed customer expectations.
Our approach ensures that every interaction with LBF Consulting is insightful, effective, and supportive, enhancing overall client satisfaction and success.
Innovation
Promoting and supporting innovative thinking and embracing new approaches to help bridge the gap on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander disadvantage.
LBF Group
Connexions
Connexions provide tailored mentoring to our participants with the aim to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander jobseekers, the underemployed or youth in setting goals and gaining the skills and knowledge needed to reach them.
IndigCareers Jobs Board
Indigcareers is a fully Indigenous-owned platform dedicated to connecting job seekers with opportunities across Australia. We specialise in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and employers in engaging with diverse talent, as well as all job seekers nationwide.
Burra Construction Group
Burra Construction Group
At Burra Construction Group, we strive to do more than build structures; our mission is to create inspiring, empowering spaces that endure. We prioritise quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, ensuring each project reflects our expertise and unwavering dedication.
I-Connexions non for profit
I-Connexions non for profit
Burra Construction Group
I-Connexions Social Impact Program focuses on collaborating with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities across Australia to foster self-management and achieve economic self-sufficiency.
Kaanju Solutions
I-Connexions non for profit
Kaanju Solutions
Vetting and background checks enable organisations and individuals to make well-informed decisions by thoroughly assessing the individuals or entities involved. These processes are essential for managing risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and upholding trust and integrity across diverse professional and collaborative settings.