15 November 2024 In News

First Australians Capital 2024 Christmas Catalogue

🎄 The holiday season is just around the corner, and we’re excited to unveil our 2024 Christmas Catalogue! 🎁✨ This year, #BuyBlak and make a meaningful impact by choosing gifts from Indigenous-owned businesses. Every purchase supports the growth and empowerment of the ever-evolving Indigenous business sector. All businesses featured in this catalogue are First Nations owned and

8 July 2024 In News, Team Focus

FAC Next Chapter Board Leadership 

First Australians Capital is pleased to announce the Board appointments of Jocelyn King as Chairperson and Abhilash Mudaliar, Deputy Chairperson, to guide the organisation in the next exciting chapter of FAC’s growth.  After eight years as Chairperson and former Managing Director, Leah Armstrong is retiring as Chairperson.  As a co-Founder, alongside Adrian Appo, Jocelyn King and

30 January 2024 In News, Success Journey, Team Focus

First Australians Capital FY2023 Annual Review

First Australians Capital is pleased to share our FY23 Annual Review. We are thrilled to share a snapshot of our incredible journey over the past year. From milestones achieved to lessons learned, this Review highlights our organisational, financial and business results of the last Financial Year.  We could not have done it without our amazing community and

24 November 2023 In News

FAC joins Australian and Canadian Indigenous organisations in an international agreement

Embodying the spirit of Empowerment and Determination The Indigenous peoples in Australia and Canada share a similar history marked by the dispossession of their lands and waters, the denial of their rights, systematic exclusion from the economy and from opportunities for wealth creation. This exclusion and marginalisation of Indigenous peoples from economic opportunities is an ongoing

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

18 July 2023 In Team Focus

First Australians Capital is pleased to announce the appointment of Hylton Mathews to the FAC Board

FAC is pleased to announce the appointment of Hylton Mathews to the First Australians Capital Board.    Hylton is an experienced Chartered Accountant with a career spanning over three decades. Hylton’s professional journey began in South Africa, where he obtained his Chartered Accountant qualification in 1991. Hylton worked at Deloitte and PwC, gaining valuable experience in auditing,

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

7 March 2022 In News, Team Focus

First Australians Capital is pleased to announce the appointment of Liandra Gaykamangu and Gordon Cole to 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

8 February 2022 In News

Amid a growing trend for natural eco-friendly products, an Indigenous-led and owned business — Native Secrets, has made its mark.

Native Secrets Co-founders Bidjara man Phil Thompson and Wailwan woman Cherie Thompson harvest native ingredients to create skincare products on Wiradjuri country (outside Dubbo). By harvesting overgrown species, they are restoring the lands natural biodiversity. Increased biodiversity helps reinvigorate the ecosystem for native wildlife, such as the rare Pink-tailed worm lizard. It also encourages other native