Modern Custodian eLearning redesign: Acknowledge This!

Modern Custodian (formerly Acknowledge This!), founded by Rhys Paddick, delivers high-impact training that blends Aboriginal education with expert facilitation. The Acknowledge This! program helps individuals and organisations move beyond the script and deliver Acknowledgements of Country with genuine meaning and connection.

Too often, Acknowledgements of Country are read from a script with little understanding of their purpose. Modern Custodian’s face-to-face workshop addressed that, but reach was limited by geography and capacity. After launching the original eLearning in 2022, Modern Custodian returned in 2025 with a new brief: modernise the course, align it with their rebrand, and deepen the learning experience.

We rebuilt the course in Chameleon Creator, moving away from the original Articulate Rise build. The upgrade delivered richer interactivity, stronger visuals, and a more responsive design, while staying true to the thoughtful, inclusive tone Modern Custodian is known for.

The refreshed course guides learners through a four-step framework to build their own personal Acknowledgement. Rhys leads learners through the experience via video narration, with reflection questions connecting people to place and purpose throughout. Learners leave with downloadable tools to carry the learning beyond the course.

Acknowledge This! has empowered thousands of learners to speak from the heart, whether in meetings, at events, or in everyday interactions. The new version is a stronger, more culturally aligned learning experience, built to grow with the Modern Custodian brand.

Workplaces are shifting, leaders are stepping up, and people are finding their voice.