Our Story
I'm Brent McKnoulty, a proud Gamilaraay Man, residing on Turrbal and Yuggera Country (so called Brisbane) and the founder of Which Way Education Consultants. Over the past decade, I’ve worked across various educational systems—from schools and universities to broader community projects—centralising Indigenous knowledge systems and methodologies in educational practices to enhance learning experiences for all communities as well as best practice in general.
I have spent my career working within community health, youth justice, state education and tertiary education sectors.
Currently, I’m a registered teacher in Queensland, and lecture in the Education and Communication faculties at QUT. I am the Education consultant within the university’s future students’ team. I am also pursuing a PhD, focused on addressing systemic barriers faced by Indigenous students and developing community-informed recommendations to foster equity in education.
As an award-winning educator, I specialise in curriculum and program design and am committed to making education truly accessible for all.
Regardless of all of this, at the end of the day I situate myself within this work, not just as an education professional, but as an Aboriginal person with lived experience relevant to the design, implementation and care of these initiatives. I am from Logan and Inala, QLD, I grew up in Katherine, NT. I have spent my life in service to my community and I care deeply for the progression of education and equity for every human.
My approach is straightforward: be real, be fair, and always be ready to learn and teach. This is not just my job; it's my commitment to making education a pathway for truth telling, understanding and respect across communities.
Our methodology
At Which Way, our approach to engagement and learning is deeply rooted in respect, collaboration, and cultural authenticity. We employ a blend of traditional Indigenous methodologies and modern educational practices to create a learning environment that is both inclusive and effective
Yarning: We employ yarning as a traditional Indigenous storytelling and dialogue method, explicitly underpinned by relatedness theory. This practice fosters a sense of community and belonging, enabling participants to share and validate experiences in a culturally respectful space, enhancing their connection to the learning material and each other.
Participative Design: Our programmes and workshops are co-designed with the communities we serve to ensure that participants feel a strong sense of involvement and ownership. This method enhances engagement by making learning experiences relevant and directly connected to their lives, thus strengthening community ties and individual commitment.
Experiential Learning: By integrating experiential learning, we allow participants to engage directly with the material in ways that are pertinent to their cultural and personal contexts. This approach helps solidify learning by connecting new knowledge to familiar experiences and environments, fostering both personal and communal growth.
