Five years after the formation of First Australians Capital (FAC), Co-Founder Jocelyn King has finished her term as a Director on the FAC Board.
As FAC grows, so does our Board; therefore, FAC is proud to welcome Liandra Gaykamangu and Gordon Cole to the FAC Board. The diversity of Indigenous Australians’ culture and the difference amongst the lived experience of Indigenous people suggests that there isn’t a “one size fits all” model of “good Indigenous governance”1. What is important is
Navigating through systems can be a long journey but learning from the past is a way to unlock the future. First Australians Capital (FAC) Co-Chairperson and Managing Director, Leah Armstrong is a Torres Strait Islander woman with a passion to bring culture and capital together to stimulate economic growth in Indigenous businesses and communities creating greater opportunities for the next generations.
A self-professed ‘mother hen,’ Wiradjuri woman Bethany realised early in life that she thrives when she is developing relationships and impacting others. In between Bethany’s studies (she is in her final semester of a Bachelor of Communications, majoring in Journalism at Newcastle University) and her work at the local escape room, she is completing a marketing and communications internship at First Australians Capital. “I am simply trying to
First Australians Capital talks with Board member Shane Hamilton about his journey of self-determination, the Indigenous business sector, and the impacts of driving change by embracing culture and identity.
First Australians Capital has recently appointed Indigenous Impact Pty Ltd as Impact Partner. Join Indigenous Impact Managing Director Craig North, as he talks through our plans to create an Indigenous Impact Framework, that not only makes impact visible, but that can be widely accepted by the market as a way of increasing future investment in the First Nations economy.
Whilst we welcome the Minderoo Foundations’ recent commissioning of the “Backing Black Business” report highlighting the financial and economic exclusion of Indigenous Australians – what’s more important is the connection that we are already part of the solution. Read more from First Australians Capital CEO, Leah Armstrong, as she articulates how we are directly removing the barriers evidenced in the report and empowering Indigenous Australians in driving their own economic independence.
First Australians Capital and The Cultural Intelligence Project were proud to recently get behind Tania and Brenton McKenna who today launch “Eszra”. Here’s a little insight into their unique story and how old school art in today’s digital age is making an impact.
By providing access to capital and wrap-around support to Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs, First Australians Capital is driving a new economy that realises the full potential of our creative and cultural capital as a Nation. Read on to journey with ethical children's wear label Amber Days, who are now listed on leading Australian fashion retailer "The Iconic".
Garry King, First Australians Capital’s Business Relationship Manager and an Awabakal man who grew up on Gadigal land, is humble by nature but huge of heart. Enjoy reading Garry’s inspiring backstory which truly demonstrates how the world can be changed one conversation at a time.
