Benang, a multi-disciplinary construction and maintenance group are using business to create impact for their local communities. The FAC value of Entrepreneurial Spirit is embodied by the team at Benang, which means ‘tomorrow’ in Noongar Language. For the team at Benang, it means to be forward-thinking, and to provide the highest value for their customers and
Lisa Keenan (M-Power), Jane Pound (FAC), Tarni Fisher (FAC) and Michelle Noble (M-Power) at M-Power Launch event in Naarm First Australians Capital is excited to announce our new funding partnership with MECCA M-Power. “Supporting Indigenous women’s economic security and independence is a significant priority for First Australians Capital, we believe that investing in women-led enterprises results
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
Karen Iles First Australians Capital is delighted to announce the appointment of Karen Iles to the FAC Board. Karen is the Founder and Principal Solicitor of Violet Co Legal & Consulting, a for-purpose legal and consulting practice dedicated to making a material difference in the lives of women and Indigenous people. As an experienced legal professional and advocate, she
Tarni Fisher is a Kuku Nyungkal woman from Cairns living on Yuggera Country in Brisbane. Her deep passion for helping others led her to pursue a role at First Australians Capital where she can enable change for her community. "I was at a stage in my career where I was looking to do something meaningful," she
Pawa means 'to cook’ in the Gundijtmara language. Operating in Naarm (Melbourne), Pawa is working to fuse European favourite dishes with ethically sourced Indigenous ingredients to create a unique, exciting fusion and experience for everyone to enjoy.
In recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights to self-determination, First Australians capital is empowering Indigenous entrepreneurs to create a new economy driven by First Australians for First Australians. We recognise the significant opportunity to build the Indigenous business sector and – by extension – the Australian economy.
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
First Australians Capital is pleased to announce the appointment of Abhilash Mudaliar to our Board.
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.
