The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) has partnered with the Australian Government, under the Indigenous Business Sector Strategy (IBSS), to design and deliver the Yarpa Indigenous Business and Employment Hub (the Yarpa Hub).
The Yarpa Hub is a one-stop-shop for Indigenous businesses, entrepreneurs and job seekers to connect to business and employment opportunities available throughout NSW. The Yarpa Hub is designed to assist individuals or businesses navigate through the broad range of supports currently available to them to determine what will meet their current and future needs.
The Yarpa Hub will also support buyers wishing to engage Indigenous businesses or jobseekers in their supply chain to allow them to meet their procurement or employment targets.
Business Support
The Yarpa Hub is a one-stop-shop for Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs to build their capability and connect to a wide range of business opportunities available throughout NSW.
This includes:
- Connection into a range of business opportunities across Greater Western Sydney and NSW
- Connect with like-minded leaders in their fields and other Indigenous business owners
- Advice, mentoring and training from our Hub Coaches
- Strong business support and mentoring across various stages of growth
- Invitations to exclusive networking events
Employment Support
The Yarpa team will identify and support individual pathways for Indigenous people to expand their career opportunities and find meaningful long-term employment using the right guidance and support.
Additional supports will include:
- Links to employment opportunities across a range of sectors
- Connect with like-minded job seekers
- Advice, mentoring and training that will increase employment opportunities
- Access to culturally focused employment resources and supports
Support for Industry, Corporates and Government
The Yarpa Hub is an avenue in which industries, corporates and government can effectively and meaningfully connect with Indigenous businesses and employees.
These supports include:
- Connect with Indigenous businesses
- Advertise and promote procurement and employment opportunities available to Indigenous businesses
- Support Tier 1/Tier 2 providers and Government agencies to fulfil their Indigenous procurement targets
- Access to training events focusing on stronger engagement with Indigenous businesses and jobseekers
- Invitations to exclusive networking events
Liverpool Hub
Yarpa operates out of a state-of-the-art office location in Liverpool, NSW, where we offer training and meeting rooms and business and employment support. Our training and meeting rooms are fully equipped with teleconferencing facilities, wi-fi and printing services. We also offer hot-desks, lockers, modern kitchen facilities and access to an open networking space for conferences and special events. Laptops are also available for use.
Contact Us
For further information on the Yarpa Hub, please contact our team on 1300 017 177 or visit the Hub’s website at www.yarpa.com.au.