Strengthening the First Nations Business Sector in NSW
Yarpa is a one-stop shop for First Nations businesses, industry, and community.
We provide tailored support through a range of services, networks and resources and empower market leaders to break down barriers to engage effectively with First Nations businesses, communities, and people.
We will walk with you.
YARPA HUB
About Us
The Yarpa Hub offers a range of support services to strengthen the First Nations business sector, across NSW.
We believe in building strong relationships based on respect, empowerment, and teamwork to connect First Nations people to business and employment opportunities across NSW. We’re making sure leaders and communities collaborate without barriers.
We offer hands-on support, robust networks, and resources for real results.
We will walk with you.
OUR MISSION
What We Do
At Yarpa, We provide custom business solutions, skills training, and support in three key areas:
- Business Support: Coaching and mentoring, practical training, and hands-on assistance to steer First Nations businesses toward growth and sustainability.
- Employment Support: Advice and support for employers and Employment Service Providers wanting to create opportunities and achieve outcomes for First Nations people.
- Industry Support: Straightforward collaborations with corporate, industry and government sectors, targeting impactful, measurable outcomes.
Simple, focused, and committed—Yarpa is where culture, community and opportunity meet.
WHERE IDEAS GROW
The Yarpa Hub
The Yarpa Hub is based in Liverpool, the lively centre of Western Sydney. Our Hub provides a range of hot desks, meeting rooms, and collaboration spaces. Our members have full access to our Hub and resources including a fully equipped kitchen.
The Yarpa Hub is a culturally safe and practical place for our members to work, meet, and create.
GROWING WITH YARPA
Events
WHAT OUR CLIENTS THINK
Testimonials
“The Yarpa team [under the stewardship of Wes and Shannon], have been an invaluable source of business advice, guidance, & advocacy; not only for Umbarra, but for the broader NSW Indigenous business sector.”
Charles Wilson
Umbarra Group
Business Coaching
“You guys are just too deadly! We are so lucky to have the Yarpa team to connect, learn and grow with – and the facilitators are just as fabulous! Going the extra mile to share knowledge and help mob upskill.”
Leticia Anne
Leticia Anne Designs
Yarpa Grow Program
“I feel bringing Indigenous business owners together to yarn and workshop their business direction, in a safe space such as Yarpa, is gold. It was accessible, inspiring and highly valuable.”
Michael Scarrott
Glow Sky Media
Workshops
“Yarpa has been a supporter at each step as I build my business this past year, and I can’t tell you or explain in words just how intrinsically valuable this is. It’s just brilliant. Marrungbu to all!”
Michael Scarrott
Glow Sky Media
Business Coaching
“Keep up the good work, you are definitely making a difference”
John Mattock
BESIX Watpac
Industry & Strategic Partnerships
“You can tell that the Yarpa Hub Team care very much about their mission. Congratulations.”
Teresa Mendez
Ventia
Industry & Strategic Partnerships
“Nothing but praise for the team, [Meet the Buyer] was the best networking event I have been to.”
Cleve McGhie
Yaali Collective
Meet The Buyer Event
“Thank you to the team at Yarpa for all your input so far into the business plan and other suggestions. They have been very helpful.”
Rob Barnett
Kempsey Health Food Shop & Cafe
Business Coaching
“Starting a new company is a significant endeavour at any time of your career, and Yarpa has been able to help Gadali work …
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through the challenges of excessive information to find the most appropriate pathways and opportunities available in the Indigenous business space.”
Dustin McClung
Gadali Consulting
Business Coaching
“Allpro Plumbing Solutions have been a member and working with Yarpa since late 2021. We have completed multiple business …
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training and development workshops, business coaching sessions and online guidance masterclasses. We have also been to several Meet the Buyer events and also completed the Yarpa Grow Program in 2023. Yarpa Hub provides a safe space for Aboriginal Businesses, and their commitment to our vision and building our capability is second to none.”
Tyson Hubbard
Allpro Plumbing Solutions
Yarpa Membership
“I have attended workshops and networking events that have allowed my business to grow substantially over the past few years. The …
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Yarpa office in Liverpool is a great space for Indigenous entrepreneurs to meet, yarn, and collaborate while working with the business coaches.”
Dylan Frank
Wumara Group
Yarpa Membership
“The team at Yarpa Hub is incredibly professional, and their understanding of our business needs goes above and beyond. We …
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look forward to continuing our partnership with Yarpa and building upon the strong foundation we’ve established together. Here’s to many more years of collaboration and success.”
Barbara Dent
Modern Indigenous Group
Business Coaching
“We are proud to be “Yarpa Grow” Alumni! This program set the foundation of what has been an invaluable 4 year relationship for our …
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business. From these humble beginnings we have developed and continue to strengthen the relationship with our business mentor Shannon. She has ridden the highs and lows of business with us and has been instrumental in the clarification and diversification of our business. A great sounding board and some times shoulder to cry on, Shannon provides us with frank, real and useful advice that informs our strategy and focus.”
Lorrayne Fishenden
2 Rivers
Programs & Business Coaching
“BESIX Watpac is a huge advocate of the fantastic work Yarpa Hub undertakes in providing a platform for businesses like ours …
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to connect to ambitious Indigenous Businesses and provide opportunities to be part of our projects. It’s always a pleasure to deal with the professionalism, passion and friendliness provided by the Yarpa Hub Team.”
John Mattock
Construction Manager, BESIXWatpac
Industry & Partnerships Support
“We have been supported by YARPA through their Business Coaching which helps us take a new approach to our social media content …
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and focus our attention to areas of our business to support our business growth. Further to this we hav attended YARPA hosted workshops which have been wonderful, the best part is the time allowed to connect with mob that are also in attendance and share yarns on small business challenges.”
Taneika and Cleveland
Yaali Collective
Business Coaching
“Yarpa has been an invaluable partner in the growth of my business, providing crucial support through letters of recommendation …
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for funding applications. Their professional guidance and has significantly contributed to our success and I highly recommend their services to any other Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander entrepreneur seeking strategic support.”
Caressa Murphy
Caressa Designs / Made On Country
Business Coaching
“I couldn’t vouch more for the services, support, and opportunities Yarpa Hub offer. I have been actively engaged with Yarpa over …
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3.5 years, since I first established my business back in 2020. I am grateful for all the support I have received along the way to aid my understanding as a business owner and to not have to walk this journey alone. Business operations and navigating this space can be alot at times, however through opportunities such as being a participant in Yarpa Grow in early 2021 and to have business coaches listen in and share back has helped build my confidence and knowledge set. I am now proud to be a service provider engaged with Yarpa since 2022 to deliver our Canva Social Media Workshops for beginners for other business owners all over New South Wales. To have the Yarpa team see my potential, understand my skills, and then further embrace this on larger scale has helped me broaden my vision from Leticia Anne Designs & Co to now Yirra Miya”.
Leticia Anne
Yirra Miya and Leticia Anne Designs & Co
Business Coaching
Since December 2020, the partnership between Yarpa Hub and Lendlease has been a shared vision to create prosperity for First Nations…
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people.
Growing the Yarpa Hub business means the creation of more training, skilling, employment, leadership opportunities and growing the capacity of the First Nations business sector in NSW.
The Yarpa Hub has provided knowledge and expertise that has informed our procurement strategies and helped facilitate new business-to-business relationships.
We’ve gained great value from being part of the Yarpa Hub network and attending their Meet The Buyer events and look forward to working with them in the future.
Lendlease Construction Pty Limited
Industry & Strategic Partnerships
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