building from the ground up

Real, lasting employment outcomes begin with building purpose, cultural strength, and the right foundations.

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why foundations

Our program empowers Indigenous jobseekers to build the essential life skills, self-belief and resilience required to move beyond short-term placements and into sustainable employment.

Through culturally grounded guidance tailored to each individual’s journey, we strengthen identity, capability and work readiness — equipping participants not only to secure a job, but to stay, grow and succeed within it.

The Foundations Program is designed to help people build strength, confidence, and practical skills for life, work, and community.

We know that taking the next step toward employment, training, or independence can feel challenging. Foundations creates a safe, supportive space where participants can discover their strengths, connect with culture, and learn everyday skills that help keep them in work and enjoying work, over the long term.

About the Foundations Program

    • Wellbeing & Resillience

    Learn how to manage stress, create heathy routines, and build confirdence.

    • Identity & Culture

    Explore personal strengths, share stories and celebrate culture and belonging.

    • Practical Skills

    Hands-on sessions in navigating transport, using digital tools, and managing money.

    • Future Pathways

    Reflect on goals, set realistic next steps, and prepare for work or training opportunities.

  • For participants, Foundations is often the first step in feeling ready and motivated to take on new opportunities.

    For employment providers, it means more confident, resilient, and prepared jobseekers who can move forward with lasting success.

    • Greater self-belief and self-awareness

    • Improved communication and digital skills

    • Better daily routines and stress management

    • Clearer goals for study, work, or personal growth

    The Foundations Program is more than just preparation for employment - it’s about building identity, purpose, and skills that last a lifetime.

    • 2 Day Program 9.30 AM - 2 PM

    • Lunch + Snacks

    • Participant workbook

    • Two facilitators, including a former elite indigenous athlete who shares their stories

what to expect

The Foundations program is a two-day course that includes a variety of activities to get participants up and moving, learning through interactive games, and engaging with culturally sensitive content to support learning progress.

We keep it upbeat and positive - with plenty of room for a laugh to keep the group engaged and energised.

What people are saying

  • "At first I was unsure how I was going to feel but once I done the first day it felt like a safe place. Everybody listened. It was really good I do recommend it."

    Participant from our Yarn’N’Grow Fortitude Valley Program

  • "It was great doing this course and listening to the stories of other people and how they've overcome their struggles. Would highly recommend this course to people" -

    Participant from our Yarn’N’Grow Gympie Program

  • "The Yarn n Grow program was a very enjoyable experience and the trainers were very honest, open and helpful. I would definitely recommend it to everyone"

    Participant from our Yarn’N’Grow Cherbourg Program

  • "Was enjoyable and improved my  thoughts and mindful of many of us how small or large we can be in life can be a challenge.  We need to remind ourselves to please oneself rather than others because we are important and the joys of others will follow not what they expect of us. We  need to work on ourselves to help others in the long run which we excel in our own right"

    Participant from our Yarn’N’Grow Ipswich Program

  • "At first I was unsure how I was going to feel but once I done the first day it felt like a safe place. Everybody listened. It was really good I do recommend it."

    Participant from our Yarn’N’Grow Fortitude Valley Program

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