Meet the Mob

Cheryl Bailey is a proud Indigenous business owner from Muriwari country, Weilmoringle (Weil) – A Murdi (Aboriginal) community in northwest NSW. Weilmoringle or Wayilmarrangkal means "old salt bush" in Muriwari language. ​ Throughout her exciting career, Cheryl dreamed of how technology might transform the lives of First Nations people and has increasingly become an advocate for unlocking the powe...

Adam Goodes is a name synonymous with Great Australian Athletes. A professional football career that spans more than 17 years, he holds an elite place in AFL/VFL history. The now CEO of Indigenous Defence and Infrastructure Consortium (iDiC), he is a person to watch. Adam was named the 2014 Australian of the Year; recognition for empowering the next generation of Indigenous role models and as an a...

Jarin is a Wiradjuri woman born and raised in Sydney with her family bloodlines from Cowra NSW. Jarin grew up in the Waterloo / Redfern and Western Sydney communities. She spearheaded Trading Blak after experiencing the disempowering and harmful impacts of misrepresentation within the Aboriginal business landscape. Jarin Street, active wear and exercise equipment celebrates beautiful bold Indigeno...

Leesa Watego is a First Nations mother, wife, volunteer, and business owner. Starting her first business in 1994, over three decades Leesa has grown her business from nano and micro to now a small niche creative project team. Leesa’s business journey has been gradual and defined by her passion for continuous learning and exploration. Leesa is the Managing Director of Iscariot Media Pty Ltd. She si...

Derek is from Stradbroke Island, Minjerribah and is also connected to the Gubbi Gubbi and Butchulla people of the Gympie region in K’Gari. Derek is the Managing Director of RBY Projects (est 2010) and Manaji Projects (est 2018) and the Chairperson of AEMEE (since 2010). Derek’s industry experience began in 2004 as a founding Director of multi-award winning company Northern Project Contracting (NPC...

Jack Reis is a Badulaig, Kenedth Kes (Torres Strait Islander) man from Badu Island in the Western Region of the Torres Straits. Full-time work commenced for Jack as a professional sports person; after completing his sporting achievements he then focused his attention towards building his career in business. Jack is the CEO and Co-Founder of Baidam Solutions. Baidam Solutions is Australia’s leading...

Carol is a Dunghutti woman and has dedicated her career to breaking cycles of disadvantage and amplifying initiatives that contribute to improved futures for Indigenous Australians. Carol founded and continues to run Murawin Pty Ltd, a national, Indigenous consultancy, driven by strong family and Indigenous cultural values. She works across a wide range of social and public policy areas that direc...

Adam Williams is a Wiradjuri man who grew up on Darug land and now resides in Quandamooka country. Adam is the Co-Founder of 100% Indigenous-owned and operated supply company SupplyAus Holdings Pty Ltd of which brands such as Dhuwa Coffee, Bunji Workwear, SupplyAUS Medical, Jingeri Office National and most recently, Aromas Coffee Roasters all fall under its prosperous ownership. As a proud Indigen...

Jasmine Newman is a proud Wiradjuri woman, Managing Director and Co-founder, Killara Services, an Aboriginal cleaning company. In Jasmine’s own words: “I am driven to continue the legacy that was left behind by my Great Grandfather Bert Groves, along with why I have started my business Killara – To Engage, Employ and Empower my people.” She was the winner of the 2022 Supply Nation Indigenous Busin...

Mitchell is a proud Bidjigal man from La Perouse in south-east Sydney. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Muru Office Supplies, a national Workplace Supplies provider, and is enthusiastic about his role in helping to grow the Indigenous business sector and giving back to the community. After working in the IT industry for almost 15 years, providing technology services to small business customers, Mit...

David Williams is a proud Wakka Wakka man, and the Founder and Executive Director of Gilimbaa. Gilimbaa is a full-service creative agency specialising in strategic and connected communication. Gilimbaa means ‘today’ in the language of the Wakka Wakka people of Central Queensland. He brings a lifetime of culture and connections to Gilimbaa. David was influenced by his immediate family and his Elder...

Mundanara is the Managing Director and co-founder of the BlackCard Pty Ltd, which is a 100% Aboriginal owned business certified with Supply Nation. Mundanara co-founded BlackCard with Dr Lilla Watson, who is a respected Aboriginal elder, artist, educator and long-time course developer. Mundanara’s cultural heritage is connected to the Wonnarua and Bunjalung people on her mother’s side and the Birr...

Leroy is a Worimi and Ngarrindjeri man born in Taree, regional New South Wales, and having spent the majority of his life in Newcastle, New South Wales, Leroy is a young Aboriginal leader that has a passion for innovation and positive change. Leroy is the Founder and Managing Director of Dhiira Pty Ltd, a 100% Aboriginal Owned Professional Services company specialising in Indigenised Training, Str...

Dixie Crawford is a Barkindji woman who lives and works on Ngunnawal country. She is the Founder and Managing Director of Nganya. Nganya, meaning fire starter or flame, perfectly describes the way Dixie collaborates with clients, connects to communities, and challenges the status quo of mediocre leadership on social policy and equity. Dixie uses her lived experiences to challenge ideas and the way...