22 August 2023 In Success Journey

Pioneering Indigenous Empowerment Through Skilled Labour  

Giidjaa is an Indigenous-owned and operated labour-hire company committed to building long-lasting change by providing access to ongoing support and opportunities for Indigenous tradespeople.   Back in March this year, FAC provided Giidjaa with capital to support the next stage of the business's growth.   "Working in partnership with FAC has been an absolute game-changer for us. The working

7 June 2023 In News, Success Journey

Shannon McNeair

When you meet Shannon McNeair, you first and foremost meet a mother, an Indigenous woman, a community member, and then a psychologist. Shannon, a Malgana woman originally from Shark Bay (Gathagudda) in Western Australia, works hard to make a difference in supporting Indigenous people to live "enjoyable, functional and thriving lives" through her newly established psychology

2 May 2023 In News, Success Journey

Speaking in Colour

“With the mission to make a difference in the delivery of Aboriginal education, we provide training that is fun, affordable and in the spirit of reconciliation.”  Speaking in Colour, is on a mission to change the dialogue around Aboriginal education. They are a collective of educators, located in the Newcastle and Hunter region who specialise in

WV Technologies
2 May 2023 In News, Success Journey

WV Technologies  

WV Technologies (WV Tech) is an Indigenous and social enterprise that has quickly become leaders in Australia's data destruction and IT disposal industry.  Founded in 2015, WV Tech was formed by tech enthusiasts with a simple mission - to change and support the lives of people overcoming disadvantage. WV Tech’s innovative solutions have been gaining cross-country

25 January 2023 In News, Success Journey

Wiru Drones – Leading a path into the drone Industry  

Drones are revolutionising a wide range of industries, including agriculture, construction, emergency services, energy mining, logistics and more - by enabling more efficient, cost-effective, and safer operations. Noticing this opportunity, Chris Warrior, a Kokatha and Wirangu man, founded Wiru Drone Solutions (Wiru Drones).   Wiru Drones provides drone-related work, including commercial inspections for construction sites, telecom

11 October 2022 In News, Success Journey

South West Pipe Relining – growing young entrepreneurs in regional Victoria

Jay Stuart, founder, and Managing Director of South West Pipe Relining (SWPR), is gaining marketshare within the trenchless pipe rehabilitation industry whilst also being a leader in his local community.  South West Pipe Relining, based in Warrnambool, Victoria, is a specialised company that provides high-quality trenchless pipe rehabilitation services across private and government sectors.    Jay Stuart However, it is not all business for

15 July 2022 In News, Success Journey

Yilam is Changing the Australian camping experience.

Kaley and Joanne Nicholson, the Co-Founders of Yilam, are a mother and daughter pair on a mission to create inclusive camping gear and on Country getaways that are accessible and exciting for everyday Australians. Connecting to Country has myriad benefits; this includes increased well-being, improvement in respect for the land and the opportunity to bring communities