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

Your Vote Goes a Long Way

The Federal Election has been announced for May 3rd! Make sure your voice is heard this election, for you, your family and your community. It’s important to have your say and ensure First Nations voices are heard this federal election. You can find a range of...

Cameron’s goals for the future of education

Cameron is a proud Darumbal Gangalu man living and working on his country in Rockhampton QLD. He has been with our Indigenous Scholarship Program (ISP) since the very beginning, in 2022, and has come such a long way. He recently completed his Bachelor of Education! ...

Our Annual DSG Basketball Carnival

Over 85 young athletes attended our Annual Deadly Sista Girlz (DSG) basketball carnival. With 12 competitive teams from 14 schools across Perth and WA eager to compete.  It was amazing to see teams from Northam Senior High School, St Brigids College, North Albany...

Arron’s commitment to art and community

Arron Yarran (Warrajirri – Yarra) is a Nyiyaparli Noongar, Warrajirri, Milanka artist and Waalitj Hub Client, with ancestral ties from Roy Hill/Ethel Creek, Pilbara, and Busselton. As an artist for over 35 years, Arron’s art encompasses the stories of her people and...

Our Path to Equality by Erika Fernandez

One of our Waalitj Hub Businesses, Erika Fernandez, a 23-year-old Yamatiji Naaguja artist, has been chosen to design this year's Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies International Women's Day poster.  Erika's poster showcases her...

NOW OPEN! Mumma Jo’s Grocer 

Joanne Palmer, a First Nations women and Waalitj Hub client, has officially low cost launched her new grocer business, Mumma Jo’s Grocers, offering cheap and affordable essentials to the Boulder community. Joanne has had a busy start to the year, working hard to get...

Anthony’s New Fencing Business Website

Anthony Henry, a 29-year-old Noongar man, has successfully launched the official website for his fencing company, Wardong West Fencing. Anthony has been in the trade industry for over 5 years, where he has obtained new skills and developed a strong passion for...

Jorja’s road to Graduation

Jorja Wem is a proud young Wakka Wakka and Wulli Wulli women, living and working on the beautiful lands of the Bailai, the Gurang, the Gororeng Gooreng and the taribelang Bunda people. Jorja has been a part of our Indigenous Scholarships Program (ISP) since 2022. She...

DSG Team Ready for the New School Year 

Our Deadly Sista Girlz (DSG) team held a staff conference in sunny Busselton. Over 3 days our DSG mentors, coordinators and managers discussed strategies and planning, with a focus on enhancing program delivery and student engagement for 2025.   Day one, mentors and...

Increasing Employment Outcomes with Alcoa

Our Plan 2day 4 2morrow (P242) program creates greater opportunities for First Nations jobseekers. Our dedicated employment mentors are connectors and advocators, breaking down barriers for employment.  With over 400 jobseekers attending in the last year, our Fit4Work...

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