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.

ABOUT US

Programs across education and employment

jobseekers placed into employment in 2021

girls currently mentored through Deadly Sista Girlz

aboriginal and torres strait islander businesses serviced by our waalitj hub coaches

Programs across education and employment

Jobseekers placed into employment in 2021

girls currently mentored through deadly sista girlz

aboriginal and torres strait islander businesses serviced by our waalitj hub coaches

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.

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Plan 2Day 4 2morrow

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

program delivery sites

latest news

Scholarship Recipient Maddison

My name is Maddison Petrie. My mob is Gangulu from the Mt Morgan region. After finishing school, I had a few jobs before working in a local butcher shop for 5 years. During this time, I had my daughter. I decided I wanted more for myself and family and sent myself to...

CONNECTING INDIGENOUS BUSINESSES IN BUNBURY

After delivering successful online pop-up hubs during the pandemic, the Waalitj Foundation are back to offering support and providing opportunities for Indigenous businesses to connect in person thanks to a partnership with the Alcoa Foundation. Hosted at the Bunbury...

Partnering to create greater opportunities

The Waalitj Foundation and the West Coast Eagles Football Club are working together to empower First Nations Australians through creating opportunities for people to thrive. The importance of National Reconciliation Week is shared amongst the Club and Foundation in...

Proud Deadly Sista Girlz Mentor

The role of a mentor within the Deadly Sista Girlz (DSG) program centres around guiding the next generation of strong and confident First Nation’s women. In 17 school across Australia the program empowers over a thousand students. Two full time mentors are based at...

Marrika’s successful Start

Marrika a confident and motivated Yamatji woman, set out to find the perfect role for her in 2021. She began her journey at the Waalitj Foundation’s Fit 4 Work sessions where she met her mentor Ben Webb and was guided through building her employability skills. Through...

First Virtual Pop-Up success

Finding new ways to provide safe support and connection opportunities for Indigenous businesses during the pandemic has led to the Waalitj Foundation’s first successful virtual pop-up thanks to a partnership with the Alcoa Foundation. Hosted online, the Bindjareb Pop...

greater support for jobseekers In kalgoorlie

Jobseekers in regional WA will soon have access to new employment support services that offer greater assistance to those wanting to upskill or secure work. Under a newly awarded six-year contract, the Waalitj Foundation will deliver the Australian Government’s...

Kicking Goals On and Off the Field

Deadly Sista Girl and Whadjuk Ballardong young Woman, Mahalia Rukuata has been leading by example while kicking goals on and off the football field. Mahalia was recently selected to join the Under 16s WA State Female Football Academy after representing West Perth...

Shania Achieves Her Goals and More

Shania Brockman, a proud Noongar woman has a very clear goal in mind, attaining a full-time job by her birthday in July. When she first came to the Waalitj Foundation her goal was entirely different. “My goal was to get my learners permit and now I have that and I’m...

Strong Business Built on a Motivated Mindset

“I think without the Waalitj Hub we would be a year behind,” said Blake Hayward, a determined Goreng Noongar Man and Waalitj Hub client. With 16 years of industry experience and support from the Waalitj Hub, Blake has been able to make a strong start to his business...

latest news

Scholarship Recipient Maddison

My name is Maddison Petrie. My mob is Gangulu from the Mt Morgan region. After finishing school, I had a few jobs before working in a local butcher shop for 5 years. During this time, I had my daughter. I decided I wanted more for myself and family and sent myself to...

CONNECTING INDIGENOUS BUSINESSES IN BUNBURY

After delivering successful online pop-up hubs during the pandemic, the Waalitj Foundation are back to offering support and providing opportunities for Indigenous businesses to connect in person thanks to a partnership with the Alcoa Foundation. Hosted at the Bunbury...

Partnering to create greater opportunities

The Waalitj Foundation and the West Coast Eagles Football Club are working together to empower First Nations Australians through creating opportunities for people to thrive. The importance of National Reconciliation Week is shared amongst the Club and Foundation in...

Proud Deadly Sista Girlz Mentor

The role of a mentor within the Deadly Sista Girlz (DSG) program centres around guiding the next generation of strong and confident First Nation’s women. In 17 school across Australia the program empowers over a thousand students. Two full time mentors are based at...

Marrika’s successful Start

Marrika a confident and motivated Yamatji woman, set out to find the perfect role for her in 2021. She began her journey at the Waalitj Foundation’s Fit 4 Work sessions where she met her mentor Ben Webb and was guided through building her employability skills. Through...

First Virtual Pop-Up success

Finding new ways to provide safe support and connection opportunities for Indigenous businesses during the pandemic has led to the Waalitj Foundation’s first successful virtual pop-up thanks to a partnership with the Alcoa Foundation. Hosted online, the Bindjareb Pop...

greater support for jobseekers In kalgoorlie

Jobseekers in regional WA will soon have access to new employment support services that offer greater assistance to those wanting to upskill or secure work. Under a newly awarded six-year contract, the Waalitj Foundation will deliver the Australian Government’s...

Kicking Goals On and Off the Field

Deadly Sista Girl and Whadjuk Ballardong young Woman, Mahalia Rukuata has been leading by example while kicking goals on and off the football field. Mahalia was recently selected to join the Under 16s WA State Female Football Academy after representing West Perth...

Shania Achieves Her Goals and More

Shania Brockman, a proud Noongar woman has a very clear goal in mind, attaining a full-time job by her birthday in July. When she first came to the Waalitj Foundation her goal was entirely different. “My goal was to get my learners permit and now I have that and I’m...

Strong Business Built on a Motivated Mindset

“I think without the Waalitj Hub we would be a year behind,” said Blake Hayward, a determined Goreng Noongar Man and Waalitj Hub client. With 16 years of industry experience and support from the Waalitj Hub, Blake has been able to make a strong start to his business...

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