Launched in 2005, The Waalitj Foundation is an ACCO that leads the provision of education, employment and business opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians by working together to empower and build capacity amongst individuals, their families and their communities.  

Through the establishment of a number of successful programs in Perth, regional Western Australia, Victoria, and Queensland, the Waalitj Foundation has reached over 60,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people nationally. We influence and inspire the empowerment of our people through our diverse work force, which is led by our First Australian role models. 

The priority of the Foundation remains delivering programs that are designed and developed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Programs which: 

·         Increase the retention of students in school 

·         Assist jobseekers into sustainable meaningful employment or further vocational training and/or study 

·         Provide support and mentoring to young people in touch with the youth justice system 

·         Provide employment services to assist in the reintegration of individuals back into the community after leaving prison 

·         Cultivate competitive and resilient businesses 

·         Improve the overall well-being of First Nations Peoples