Waalitj foundation

Empowering First Nations Peoples through education, employment and business.

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We aim to lead the provision of education, employment and business opportunities for First Nations Peoples. We influence and inspire the empowerment of our people through our diverse work force, which is led by our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander role models. 

Programs across education and employment

jobseekers placed into employment in 2023

girls currently mentored through Deadly Sista Girlz

Waalitj Hub First Nations business clients

Programs across education and employment

Jobseekers placed into employment in 2023

girls currently mentored through deadly sista girlz

Waalitj Hub First Nations Business Clients

who we are

our programs

Deadly Sista Girlz

Building self-esteem and confidence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity.

Waalitj Hub

Empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses to thrive.

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Plan 2Day 4 2morrow

Pre-employment mentoring and activities focusing on improving job readiness.

program delivery

latest news

Round Table Providing Opportunities

Industry leaders joined forces to create greater employment opportunities for First Nations Australians at our round table event. Hosted by the Waalitj Foundation in partnership with the Alcoa Foundation, guests were welcomed to the AMC Jakovich Function Centre in...

Alcoa Support Increases Outcomes for DSG

Our Deadly Sista Girlz (DSG) program has received a significant donation from global charity the Alcoa Foundation to support increased outcomes for First Nations girls. The announcement was made at our annual DSG Cricket Carnival, a celebration of culture,...

Business Builder Success in Kwinana

The Waalitj Hub delivered another successful Business Builder event in Kwinana last week, thanks to support from the Alcoa Foundation.  Hosted at the AMC Jakovich Centre near Kwinana’s industrial centre, this event enabled Indigenous business owners and entrepreneurs...

Arc Driving Opportunities for DSG

A big thank you to Arc Infrastructure for their donation of a van for our Deadly Sista Girlz at Halls Head College!  Arc Infrastructure General Manager Works Delivery and Arc Aboriginal Engagement Initiative Executive sponsor, Dan Ellis and Communications Advisor and...

Job Success for Fit4Work Participants 

Congratulations to our Fit4Work participants who have just started a new role at the Kmart Distribution Centre in Warehousing and Logistics!  7 participants from our Metro and Peel Fit4Work sessions commenced their inductions earlier this month. For some of the...

The Healing Power of Wayne’s Art

Wayne Davis is a Kaytej artist and Waalitj Hub Client who was featured in the Waalitj Foundation (Healing Stories) Art Exhibition at Central Park Perth this past July.   Wayne’s art engages all five senses, inviting viewers to connect spiritually, physically, and...

Erika’s Healing Art Journey

Meet Erika! Erika is a 23 year old, Yamatiji Naaguja artist and Waalitj Hub client who was featured in the Waalitj Foundation Wangening Bardip (Healing Stories) Art Exhibition at Central Park Perth this past July.  Her style is contemporary with lots of colours to...

Accelerating Female Owned Hub Businesses 

Last week, we hosted the first session of Shona Rowan’s Business Acceleration Program for female owned Waalitj Hub businesses!  Joined by Cassidy from Maar Massage Therapy, Renae from Koort Management Employment & Training, Pearl Anne Chaloupka, Rhianna from...

Western Power Supporting DSG 

The Waalitj Foundation is happy to continue our work with Western Power in support of greater educational and employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander school students.   The partnership’s main objective is to support and further the work of our...

Hannah’s Scholarship Success

Meet Hannah Waters! A proud Mandandanji  women living and working in Yagara and Yugambeh country in Logan, Hannah has been a part of our Indigenous Scholarships Program (ISP) since 2023. She has recently graduated with her Masters in Advanced Nursing, specialising in...

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