We help you make change that counts.
About Us
ParriagGroup is a trusted advisor on social policy and systems change.
We work with governments, institutions, and corporations to make informed decisions, manage risk, and deliver meaningful, equitable results. Our approach brings together data, lived experience, and practical know-how.
For over 25 years, we’ve helped organizations turn strategy into action—driving lasting change in systems and workplace culture.
Our Values
Diversity, Accessibility, Equity, Inclusion & Respect (DAEIR)
Our work is grounded in DAEIR - Diversity, Accessibility, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect. These are not check boxes; they are interconnected and shape how we think, who we work with, and how we show up. We use DAEIR to guide an approach that actively addresses systemic barriers and advances equity in a meaningful, practical way.
We prioritize working with diverse experts because lived experience strengthens the quality and relevance of our work. This includes being intentional about accessibility from the start, recognizing that people engage in different ways, and designing processes that reduce barriers to participation. We listen with intention, create conditions for safety, and make space for people to share openly. This means thinking carefully about power dynamics, communication styles, and how to ensure people feel respected and able to contribute fully.
No one has all the answers, and that includes us. We approach our work with humility, a willingness to learn, and commitment to continuous improvement. We invest in ongoing learning through courses, training, conferences, workshops, and dialogue, and we stay open to feedback and critique.
By embedding DAEIR into how we learn and work, we aim to create environments where people are not only included, but meaningfully engaged.
Anti-Oppression Commitment
ParriagGroup commits to anti-oppressive practices by shifting power to those whose power is not recognized or given space to flourish. We also strategically utilise our diverse team members to play to their strengths and strive to create a work environment where employees feel safe to voice their views and share their knowledge. We believe everyone should feel valued if our world is to move forward in a good way. Our anti-oppressive practice is grounded in the following commitments:
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Understanding oppression: We work constantly, through deep listening and self-reflection, to understand how systems of oppression impact our clients and us.
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Examining privilege: We examine the privileges we have as an organization and use them to shift power to oppressed groups whenever we can.
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Amplifying voices: We listen to, amplify, and incorporate the voices of underrepresented peoples and communities in our work. The perspectives of project participants deserve to be represented as authentically as possible.
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Reducing barriers: We reduce barriers to participation that stem from systems of structural violence, recognizing that solutions are not one-size-fits-all.
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Cultivating inclusion: We host inclusive spaces so that people can bring their whole authentic selves. It is important to us that project participants feel secure throughout the process. In this regard, we try our best to pair employees and participants with similar backgrounds to foster assurance and reduce feelings of vulnerability.
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Providing care: We recognize that clients and employees deserve to feel valued and vow to extend care and empathy throughout our work.
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Developing diversity: We actively work to increase the diversity of our team through fair hiring practices, providing opportunities to those who face systemic barriers, and recognizing that a mosaic of diverse expertise is a stronger approach that results in success.
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Accepting criticism: We strive to provide an open space for our employees and clients to voice their concerns without fear of retribution, and to use their observations to make positive changes together.
We understand deeply that anti-oppressive practice will take our lifetime. That makes this a living document, that will be revised as our understanding of anti-oppression grows.
Anti-Racist Approach
The ParriagGroup Team commits to centring racial justice and community well-being in our work. We also understand the unconscious and unintentional ways that racism can show up in systems, processes, and everyday interactions. We name and challenge these dynamics—firmly and compassionately—while working to shift them in practice. We are explicit in our commitment to addressing anti-Indigenous racism, recognizing its deep colonial roots and ongoing impacts, and the responsibility to support Indigenous rights and self-determination.
We recognize that anti-racism is ongoing work. We are all at different points in our journeys of unlearning and we create safe spaces for each other to grow. We support one another through reflection, learning, and honest conversation, holding ourselves accountable along the way.
This commitment shows up in how we design our work. We prioritize diverse perspectives, particularly from communities most impacted by inequities, and take care to ensure engagement processes are inclusive, accessible, and culturally responsive. We also examine our own assumptions, question whose voices are centred, and make intentional choices to redistribute power where we can.