Upstream Consulting is dedicated to empowering local communities through forward-thinking strategies and evidence-based solutions. Innovative strategic advisory services are focused on realising enduring socioeconomic impact through yielding to local realities and inspiring change through partnership, working with the assets and abilities already in community.

Clients, particularly Indigenous communities, are assisted to realise their full cultural, social and commercial potential via an independent planning, coupling economic development with local socioeconomic community development.

Upstream harnesses the cultural, social and commercial motives of clients to achieve mutual good.

Owner-Director Justin O’Brien brings over 30 years’ experience in media, public relations, politics, and Indigenous policy and administration. Justin works closely with clients to realise their goals in a results-oriented and confidential manner.