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Enterprise Partnerships WA First Nations

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Who we are

Mission; To build partnerships which enable First Nations women to access the right support to use entrepreneurship as a vehicle for social change for their families and communities.

Vision; First Nations women in the Kimberley using entrepreneurship as a pathway to healing, leadership, economic empowerment and self determination.

What we do

Our approach is place-based and community-led. We focus on building the capacity of communities to activate local economies through enterprise. Our aim is to address a gap in early-stage support that builds foundational skills in entrepreneurship and small business.

We do this by facilitating enterprise-based projects that build capacity, strong partnerships and enabling ecosystems. Our model is healing centred, relationship based and responsive to the unique context of each community that we are invited to support.

Our work

  • Kalumburu Photography Collective

    Case studies

    This project uses photography as a medium to learn enterprise skills, whilst fostering well-being and celebrating Kalumburu’s unique culture.

    Kalumburu Photography Collective

  • Tramulla Op Shop

    Case studies

    A social enterprise which creates a space for enterprise learning. Profits are used for activities that support connection to culture and country.

    Tramulla Op Shop

  • Cultural Tourism

    Case studies

    Supporting communities to share culture through enterprise.

    Cultural Tourism

  • Piriwa Enterprise hub, Balgo

    Case studies

    Enterprise Partnerships WA has facilitated the exploration of enterprise opportunities and entrepreneurial capacity building for women and girls in Balgo, primarily aged between 18 to 45 years. This has led to the creation of the Piriwa Op shop and Enterprise Hub.

    Piriwa Enterprise hub, Balgo

  • Maganda Makers

    Other

    Enterprise Partnerships WA are the implementing partner for Maganda Makers, led by Natasha Short of Kimbelrey Jiygas. Maganda Makers is a Kimberley Indigenous Women’s led grassroots initiative nurturing, championing and supporting Kimberley Indigenous Women in Business (aspiring, emerging, established and growing).

    Maganda Makers
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