First Australians Capital in Sydney, Australia | Non-profit organisation

First Australians Capital

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 403 747 019

Address: Level 6, 6 O'Connell Street 2000 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.firstaustralianscapital.org

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25.01.2022 First Australians Capital welcomes the recent Australia.com and Destination NSW campaign #HolidayHereThisYear, which invites Australians to access experiences that connect deep to our cultural and historical heart, featuring several First Australians Capital Indigenous business partners. Creating a gateway portal that connects inspired travellers to memorable experiences within one of the world's oldest continuous living cultures, Welcome to Country's impact reaches far beyond tourism, with a sustained and multi-layered social purpose. https://hubs.la/H0zFXn80

25.01.2022 FAC will be at this great event. Kudos to Blak Markets for taking the initiative.

25.01.2022 COVID19 Recovery Program: First Australians Capital is providing 3 - 6 months of support to a limited number of Indigenous businesses impacted by COVID19. For more details and to apply, complete the application form: https://bit.ly/2BlCxWS #Indigenous #Indigenousbusiness #Indigibiz #COVID19

24.01.2022 First Australians Capital CEO Leah Armstrong wears a second hat: The University of Newcastle, Australia Director of Indigenous Engagement and Reconciliation. The Newcastle Herald published her article highlighting a key roadblock to reconciliation and demonstrating the path forward to a united Australia. #reconciliation #unity #culture #engage #indigenousbusiness https://hubs.la/H0GZnH40

24.01.2022 By providing access to capital and wrap-around support services, First Australians Capital catalyses the unlimited potential of Indigenous entrepreneurs and business owners who are a powerful driver to tackle social disadvantage. We are thrilled to see one of the businesses we support, Amber Days, now featured on leading Australian fashion retail platform The Iconic and we are proud to be part of their journey. In their creation of beautiful and ethical children's wear, Amber Days champion FairTrade practice and prioritise employment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, refugee and migrant women. #buyblak #slowfashion #fairtrade #indigenousbusiness #impactinvesting

24.01.2022 We stand on the shoulders of Giants. We have these opportunities because of our Elders, who have laid the path. It’s time to secure our own economic independence says FAC CEO Jocelyn King this morning at the launch breakfast. #bringbackthesharingeconomy

24.01.2022 What needs to be in place to establish SW Victoria as a centre for Aboriginal tourism? We have a development plan and we'd like your feedback - what is right with it, what it wrong with it? https://tinyurl.com/ydhmd9n2 photo: Wayne Quilliam Photography

24.01.2022 First Australians Capital is working with Sobah - an innovative Indigenous business using native ingredients to create amazing alcohol-free beverages. #indigenousbusiness #indigibiz #socialimpact https://firstaustralianscapital.org/portfolio/sobah/

23.01.2022 First Australians Capital encourages changing from the language of deficit this Close the Gap day, to a language of optimism and hope. Inequality in the Australian economy need not exist, and a new economy strengthened by the removal of the barriers that commonly exist for Indigenous Australians in accessing true economic inclusion, will return out-sized social, financial, environmental and cultural dividends for the Nation. #closethegapday https://hubs.la/H0JnG780

23.01.2022 This year as part of our Welcome to Country project we are supporting the growth of First Nation's tourism enterprises. We are very excited to be supporting Aunty Leanne King to host her first Women's Camp 22-24th March 2019.

23.01.2022 If you are or know a business/entrepreneur who has been directly impacted by the fires in NSW please encourage them to apply for this grant program:

22.01.2022 Now live: First Australians Capital’s refreshed website, featuring a new film showcasing deadly Indigenous businesses! #indigibiz #Indigenous #Indigenousbusiness firstaustralianscapital.org

22.01.2022 Congratulations to Denni Francisco and @Ngali as the first label to be announced as part of the new David Jones support program for Indigenous designers! https://insideretail.com.au//david-jones-launches-support- #indigibiz #Indigenousbusiness #buyindigenous #indigenousfashion

21.01.2022 In building a new economy that harnesses our full creative and cultural capital as a nation, First Australians Capital focusses on supporting Indigenous businesses that are ready for investment, or who need tailored advice or guidance to build capability or secure a new future. First Australians Capital and The Cultural Intelligence Project were proud to recently get behind Tania and Brenton McKenna who today launch Eszra. Here’s a little insight into their unique story and how old school art in today’s digital age is making an impact. #impactinvesting #indigenousbusiness #art #creativity #comics https://hubs.la/H0HgyGp0

20.01.2022 Indigenous businesses support Indigenous communities - through employment, purpose, wealth creation and leadership. Why not support an Indigenous business today? https://bit.ly/3i9Z3kD... #buyindigenous #indigenousbusiness #impact #deadly

20.01.2022 Calling budding artists aged 13 years and above - have your artwork seen and celebrated Australia-wide as the centrepiece of NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee) Week 2021! Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists are invited to submit artworks for the 2021 National NAIDOC Poster Competition. The winning artwork will collect a $10,000 cash prize and will be used as the 2021 National NAIDOC Poster, in celebration of our history, culture and achievements. Click for more information or to enter. https://hubs.la/H0GQ9Xl0

19.01.2022 Indigenous design is having a growing impact on Australian fashion. Check out @Ngali (ngali.com.au/) and Amber Days (amberdays.com.au/) - as well as the other deadly brands in this article: buzzfeed.com/amythunig/indigenous-owned-brands-to-support #indigenousbusiness #indigibiz #indigenous #fashion

19.01.2022 60,000 plus years of innovation and still going

18.01.2022 Mainstream finance and business advisory services rarely reach the Indigenous business sector, and a specific response is needed. For every $1 spent, Indigenous businesses return $4.41 in social impact by investing in Indigenous led business we are investing in Australia’s economic future by creating an inclusive economic system for the entire Nation. Join us. #impactinvesting #indigenousbusiness #economicdevelopment https://hubs.ly/H0JNHfH0

17.01.2022 Today we proudly release an interim review of our COVID-19 Recovery and Relief Program. To date we have provided over $250,000 in wrap-around support, in addition to 4,275 hours of marketing, legal, finance or strategic support for 285 Indigenous businesses! We continue to review and evaluate how we can further ensure a robust, resilient and sustainable First Nations economy beyond the pandemic. Click below for the full review and how you can get involved. #COVID19 #pandemic #indigenousbusiness #impactinvesting #reliefprogram https://hubs.la/H0HbnRt0

15.01.2022 Seriously good stuff! Let’s help Cherie and Phil reach their goal and get some fantastic products and experiences in the process.

15.01.2022 First Australians Capital supports the aim of the Australian Government’s Indigenous Business Sector Strategy, released in 2018: to build a sustainable and prosperous First Nations' economy. The success of Indigenous Australians is the success of all Australians. #impactinvesting #indigenousbusiness #firstnationseconomy

15.01.2022 This year has been one of the most challenging on record for small businesses, and even more so for Indigenous small businesses. Now more than ever is the time to support #smallbusiness and #buysmall for Christmas. Check out Entrepreneur's gift guide for small business, including a number of First Australians Capital supported Indigenous businesses, as well as Supply Nation's festive season gift finder through their Indigenous business search function. How can you support #buyingblak this festive season? #TYsmallbiz #smallBIZisBIG #indigenousbusiness https://hubs.la/H0BBtpZ0

15.01.2022 Support Indigenous communities through economic empowerment. Indigenous businesses are driving a new economy - leveraging over 65,000 years' experience running enterprises. #indigibiz #indigenousbusiness #supplierdiversityseptember #economicinclusion #buyindigenous #supplynation

15.01.2022 www.dreamsummit.com.au Participants get: - entry to the 2 day event - huge networking and business growth opportunities... - the chance to pitch for a share of $45k in seed funding - all meals covered during the event - access to subsidised flights and accommodation in Sydney Dream Summit is a national two-day intensive skill-building and leadership program for emerging Indigenous entrepreneurs. Hosted at Sydney Startup Hub, the event will bring together some of the best minds in Australia to drive participating businesses to the next level. Community Partners are helping to support the event and include the Wirrpanda Foundation, Stone & Chalk, Tank Stream Labs, Melbourne Business School and Spacecubed. Dream Summit is being photographed and recorded by the incredibly talented Wayne Quillam. He was the NAIDOC Indigenous Artist of the Year and was also nominated as a Master of Photography with National Geographic.

14.01.2022 Online pet care company and First Australians Capital supported business Vets on Call launched in May 2018 with a vision to become the number #1 pet care giver in the country. Two years later they are well on their way to achieving that vision. Hear from inspiring CEO and Founder, Morgan Coleman, as he explains how Vets on Call are transforming a stubbornly traditional industry and how their relationship with First Australians Capital is contributing to the growth, resilience and sustainability of the First Nations' economy. #indigenousbusiness #impactinvesting #entrepreneurs https://hubs.la/H0zX_NQ0

14.01.2022 Bruce Pascoe, a teacher, academic and farmer from the Bunurong and Yuin peoples, had a vision of mobilising people around Australia to take a part in growing a new business ecosystem around farming traditional foods. First Australians Capital supported his vision, helping start Bruce's business, Black Duck Foods. https://firstaustralianscapital.org/black-duck-foods-succe/ #65000years #indigenousbusiness #indigibiz #nativeingredients #innovation

12.01.2022 Wollombi Aboriginal Cultural Experiences provides Aboriginal cultural experiences near the Yango State Forrest in Wollombi, NSW. Auntie Leanne King, a proud Dhurug woman and founder of Wollombi Aboriginal Cultural Experiences, has been learning Wollombi cultural lore for over 30 years. She believes that the stories she shares have resonance in today’s world and that helping people connect with Country can be deeply nurturing. First Australians Capital supports Wollombi Aboriginal Cultural Experiences, honouring the knowledge of generations past and bringing understanding in today's world for all to share. #firstnationseconomy #indigenousbusiness #impactinvesting https://hubs.la/H0BsbJX0

11.01.2022 Impact investing is the practice of investing into businesses or organisations with the intention of generating measurable, beneficial social or environmental impact as well as financial return. Impact investing is a growing area in Australia, with around 250% growth within the last two years. First Australians Capital is building social impact by investing in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses. If you’d like to learn more about impact investing, Impact Investing Australia offers some great resources and insights. #impactinvesting #impacteconomy #indigenousbusiness https://hubs.la/H0FQ66b0

10.01.2022 First Australians Capital recently called on the Federal Government to invest in the future of the Indigenous business sector and match the philanthropic and private investment already committed to create a truly independent, Indigenous-led PPP partnership fund to seed and grow the Australian Indigenous business sector. https://hubs.la/H0JcYjH0

09.01.2022 First Australians Capital nurtures a growing pool of innovative entrepreneurs and professionals, who join with us to enrich our communities by supporting and nurturing economic prosperity into the future. An accomplished entrepreneur herself, Tara O’Connell, has recently been appointed as the Head of Business Development for First Australians Capital. She shares key insights into how the First Australians Capital team is standing with Indigenous-led businesses and the social, emotional and economic well-being impact she has witnessed. https://hubs.ly/H0zqhqM0 #innovation #impactinvesting #indigenousbusiness

09.01.2022 An investment in Indigenous enterprise is an #investment that delivers out-sized economic, cultural, social and environmental benefit. Enabling Indigenous businesses with wrap-around support and service fosters sustainability and de-risks investment, whilst access to #capital accelerates growth and catalyses ideas and innovations. We welcome investors, entrepreneurs and philanthropists to join with us in building the First Nations economy. #impactinvesting #indigenousbusiness #impact https://hubs.la/H0H-N0m0

08.01.2022 First Australians Capital has been privileged to support inspiring life coach Yolanda Finette, as part of our COVID-19 Recovery and Relief Program. Read her enlightening story where she talks of navigating the complex dance of duality - "switching between that which I was socialised to believe I was and that which I congruently knew I was..., brought to life in the recent edition of Inspired Coach magazine. #indigenousbusiness #impactinvesting #covid19 #lifecoach https://hubs.la/H0J39VT0

08.01.2022 Congratulations to Bruce Pascoe of Black Duck Foods on his appointment as Enterprise Professor in Indigenous Agriculture at the University of Melbourne. https://fvas.unimelb.edu.au//bruce-pascoe-appointed-enterp

07.01.2022 First Australians Capital is proud to announce that Carly Mohammed and Shane Hamilton have joined our board, bringing a wealth of knowledge and future perspectives about the sector. #indigenousbusiness #indigenousexcellence #socialimpact https://firstaustralianscapital.org/first-australians-capi/

05.01.2022 It’s nearly Easter and our thoughts are turning to food! With so many incredible Indigenous businesses leading the growth of burgeoning #bushfood and food product sectors, be sure to #buyblak and seek out a local Indigenous supplier this Easter weekend. We look forward to reconnecting with you after the break. #indigenousbusiness #easter2020 #impactinvesting

05.01.2022 Very excited to participate in this discussion with North Sydney Innovation Network

04.01.2022 FAC is very proud to be introduce our newest social enterprise, Black Duck Foods Ltd. If you want to be part of changing the agricultural industry in Australia and ensuring that Indigenous people benefit economically at the same time you can join us by making a tax deductible donation here: https://www.firstaustralianscapital.org/invest

03.01.2022 Another amazing Indigenous enterprise #indigibiz #indigenousbusiness

03.01.2022 What do you think Aboriginal tourism will look like in South West Victoria in 2028? We have a vision and would like your thoughts: https://tinyurl.com/yb7hjoot Photo: Wayne Quilliam Photography

01.01.2022 The same is true for Indigenous business. There were thousands of sustainable enterprises all interconnected across this continent. Culture is a gift!