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
Wirrinyah Pty Ltd is a local conservation, and land management service that focuses on working with local governments, businesses, and landholders to restore, conserve, and protect Indigenous cultural sites and Australia’s native flora and fauna. Managing Director of Wirrinyah, Yugara woman Lynda Maybanks aims to have Indigenous land management practices revived, acknowledged and respected throughout Australia. “I
Jocelyn King is Executive Director of Business Development and a proud Bundjalung woman. Here she shares her story of building First Australians C, and the work she's doing with Indigenous Businesses to support capacity building and moving capital to Country.
Focusing on capacity building, this three-year partnership will enable business development for the growing Indigenous economy.
Deadly Ed is an Indigenous Education provider offering a range of school-based, corporate, government and community organisations with the opportunity to enhance their cultural awareness, increase cultural visibility, and offer unique ways for their staff, educators and/or students to get hands on with Indigenous culture. Founders, Josh Brown (Worimi) and Kane Wright (Darug) say that it’s vitally important
When Oprah Winfrey came to Australia in December 2010 for a show at the Sydney Opera House and stepped out on stage in a beautiful Camilla kaftan - the seeds of a new business were formed. At that moment, Charmaine Saunders, a Gunggari woman from South West Queensland, knew that she wanted to see Indigenous designs featured in the same way. Immediately,
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.
There are more opportunities than ever for further growth in the Indigenous business sector. Empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to build and grow sustainable enterprises will not only help boost economic and financial independence, but also create jobs, support families, and sustain culture.
Strengthened by the investments of three major Australian impact investors, First Australians Capital invites other impact-focussed investors to support our work and the development of our Impact Enterprise Fund, helping to cultivate an inclusive economic system for the entire nation.
First Australians Capital recently supported expanding organisation Aboriginal Sustainable Homes (ASH) with a finance facility, enabling the organisation to grow their market potential and develop a more sustainable business model.
