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Organisations

This page highlights organisations within the social enterprise sector, showcasing their areas of focus and contributions to positive change. These organisations have chosen to be part of this collaborative space, reflecting their commitment to sharing and building collective impact.

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  • BlackCard logo featuring two gold birds standing back-to-back inside a circular gold outline, with the word "BlackCard" in gold text on a dark background.

    BlackCard

    BlackCard is a 100% Aboriginal-owned business, with a majority Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce. As a specialist consultancy and training provider, we partner with First Nations communities, government, corporations, and industry to: deliver cultural capability training and immersion experiences across all organisational levels; create connections for mutually beneficial, culturally sensitive relationships; co-design strategies that build internal capability and create sustainable opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; and use BlackCard’s evaluation methodology and Theory of Change to help companies measure their impact.

    First Nations
  • Bright green circle with dotted edges and white “df” in the centre.

    Deadly Futures Aboriginal Corporation

    Deadly Futures Aboriginal Corporation exists to empower First Nations Futures through education, employment, and cultural resilience initiatives. Collaborating with community, we are committed to bringing back our signature Deadly Futures Training and Employment Expo. Over 100 jobs and traineeships for First Nations high school students were provided in our last expo; and over 1,100 students attended across 65+ high schools in Australia. Deadly Futures operates with the authority of Elders, who have provided expertise for over 30 years to enterprises, governments, corporate and industry sectors.

    First Nations
  • White koru fern design on an orange background.

    Enterprise Learning Projects (ELP)

    Enterprise Learning Projects (ELP) is an Aboriginal controlled not-for-profit organisation. We want remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs to be empowered to determine their own futures and effect generational change for the communities. To achieve this vision, we offer tailored on-Country business support to remote entrepreneurs through our incubation and mentoring programs. And we meaningfully collaborate with our sector peers and partners.

    First Nations
  • Text graphic reading 'enterprise partnerships.' with abstract, muted watercolor-filled letters on a white background.

    Enterprise Partnerships WA

    Enterprise Partnerships WA 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.

    First Nations
  • Bold black text reading “First Nations Affairs.”

    First Nations Affairs

    First Nations Affairs supports industry, government and Aboriginal Corporations in creating meaningful initiatives towards a just transition elevating First Nations impacts.

    First Nations
  • Black and white circular line artwork with the text “First Nations Research Victoria” in red above it.

    First Nations Research Victoria

    First Nations Research Victoria is dedicated to culturally appropriate research that focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community’s needs, First Nations Research Victoria is 100% Aboriginal owned, focused on cultural safety, sensitivity training and research.

    First Nations
  • Logo of Chocolate On Purpose featuring a stylised maroon bird with Aboriginal dot art, surrounded by colourful circular patterns.

    Gari Yala PtyLtd | Chocolate On Purpose

    Chocolate On Purpose is Australia's first Aboriginal chocolate business - a female-led, regionally-based certified social enterprise empowering Indigenous growers and preserving cultural knowledge through premium chocolate experiences. We craft mindful indulgences using native botanicals sourced from Aboriginal communities, creating pathways for economic self-determination while honouring Country.

    First Nations
  • Garuwa logo in bold blue letters on a white background.

    GARUWA

    GARUWA is a First Nations led creative agency dedicated to the practice of intergenerational storytelling. Diversity is the core strength of our work. We are a proudly intercultural group of creatives, unified by a shared passion for the power of imagination and a vision for change.

    First Nations
  • Two people wearing traditional body paint and smiling outdoors at sunset.

    GuniBina Yarns

    GuniBina Yarns is a majority Aboriginal-owned and managed business based in Redfern, specialising in film and video production, advertising, and creative services. We create compelling content and tell powerful stories, integrating Aboriginal consultation throughout. By listening to your dreams, we bring your vision to life, ensuring meaningful and authentic representation of diverse narratives in every project.

    First Nations
  • Kawal Pictures logo with red text over silhouette of a soaring bird.

    Kawal Pictures

    Kawal Pictures is a Supply Nation-registered Sydney-based video production, drone video and video training agency. We provide pathways to employment for First Nations camera operators, producers, editors and graphics whizzes. And we make excellent video.

    First Nations
  • Green text “Magabala Books” with illustrated seed pod and orange sunburst design.

    Magabala Books

    Magabala Books is Australia’s leading Indigenous publishing house. Aboriginal owned and led, we celebrate and nurture the talent and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices.

    First Nations
  • White text reading “Shifting Ground” on a dark red background with thin wavy orange and yellow lines.

    Shifting Ground

    Shifting Ground supports organisations and individuals to become empowered to think, talk and act on issues of culture and race in the form of workshops and consultancy. We work off the premise that if you can get right what you do concerning First Nations people and communities, then your work with all people and communities will benefit.

    First Nations
  • Yaala Sparkling logo on blue patterned background with white wave symbol.

    Yaala Sparkling

    Yaala Sparkling is a First Nations, female-owned business creating premium sparkling water infused with native Australian botanicals. Committed to culture, sustainability, and community, Yaala celebrates Country and empowers Indigenous voices through every bottle.

    First Nations

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