Waalitj foundation

Empowering First Nations Peoples through education, employment and business.

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.

ABOUT US

Programs across education and employment

jobseekers placed into employment in 2022

girls currently mentored through Deadly Sista Girlz

Waalitj Hub First Nations business clients

Programs across education and employment

Jobseekers placed into employment in 2022

girls currently mentored through deadly sista girlz

Waalitj Hub First Nations Business Clients

who we are

Waalitj is looking to the future – bold, brave and determined.

our programs

Waalitj Hub

Empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses to thrive.

Deadly Sista Girlz

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

Plan 2Day 4 2morrow

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

program delivery

latest news

Futures forged at DSG traineeship expo

What does your future look like? Deadly Sista Girlz from over 10 schools across the Perth metro area joined us at Lathlain to help answer that question at the DSG Year 10 School-Based Traineeship Expo in early June. The 30-plus students – from schools across the...

Science, conservation and creativity converge

Southern River College’s Deadly Sista Girlz enjoy a masterclass in arts and science thanks to Water Corporation.

Deadly Sista Girlz shine on the netball court

Over 40 young athletes descended upon the Gold Netball Centre for the annual Deadly Sista Girlz netball carnival earlier this month. The tournament attracted six standout teams from the hills to the canals. Players from St Brigid’s College in Lesmurdie, John Tonkin...

Scholarship leads to career change

Sean Yorston had a lot on his plate. In early 2022, Sean – a Birri and Ewamian man who grew up in Brisbane – was balancing full-time study, full-time work and starting a family. His day job saw him working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Promotion,...

Business Builder forges new connections

Waalitj Hub delivered another successful Business Builder event in Kwinana on Tuesday 16 May, thanks to support from the Alcoa Foundation. Hosted at the AMC Jakovich Centre near Kwinana’s industrial centre, Waalitj Hub’s fourth Business Builder of the year connected...

Inspiring growth from successful business

Marcus Tuia's success story is a testament to the impact that supportive services like the Waalitj Hub can have on entrepreneurs. A Yamatji man with Wajarri-Nanda heritage, Marcus is the Director of Civworx Contracting, a company that provides high-quality earthworks...

Care Sector Training Transforms Lives

Leonora Community Development Program Participants are now equipped for new careers thanks to a training regime under Waalitj Foundation. The six residents of the Northern Goldfields community undertook an intensive two-week Aged Care Skillset course, delivered by...

Growing businesses in the Goldfields

Waalitj Foundation staff were invited to the Goldfields earlier this month to share expertise, connect with Aboriginal business owners and forge new relationships in the Goldfields. Waalitj Hub General Manager Shane Devitt, Business Coach Gohar Rind visited the...

Creating opportunities together

Waalitj Foundation and Supply Nation have announced a partnership extension as they work together to provide support to Indigenous Businesses in Western Australia. Originally commenced in 2020, the partnership will be extended through to June 2024 and aims to enable...

Have your say on the new ISEP

Want to have your say on what the new Indigenous Skills and Employment Program (ISEP) could look like in your community? We want to hear from as many voices as possible to better inform decision making for our people. If you are a First Nations person we want you to...