Yilabara is a leading provider of Aboriginal employment, training, cultural and consulting services. We work alongside organisations seeking to contribute to the economic advancement of Aboriginal people to deliver real, sustainable outcomes
About Yilabara
Our Mission is to increase economic independence for Aboriginal people through improved access to vocational education and training and sustainable employment
Organisations we work with
We’re creating opportunities across Aboriginal communities
Yilabara is a not-for-profit Aboriginal organisation specialising in the economic development of Aboriginal communities, community members, and their families.
Our philosophy is based on Creating Opportunities across Aboriginal Communities that lead to sustainable economic growth.
Our vision is to create opportunities for Aboriginal people to inspire their communities
Our team of principally Aboriginal staff bring a wealth of experience in employment, program design, workforce development, project management, community engagement, Government expertise and business to our work. Enhanced by our network of specialist partners and consultants, we are uniquely placed to tailor employment and capability development solutions to the needs of our clients.
Our Values
Culture
Aboriginal culture is at the core of everything we do. We play a vital role in setting and modelling behaviours that are respectful and reflective of Aboriginal cultures
Integrity
We are ethical, honest, passionate and fair. Our ethical approach is at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment is consistency that delivers a product that is as unique as it is genuine
Respect
We strive to create a professional working environment where all employees are accepted for who they are, listened to and valued. We believe in showing a deep respect for everyone
Trust
We aim to deliver the very best result in all we do, holding ourselves accountable at all times. We take ownership of our relationships with ourselves, our clientele and our company. Together we provide the very best results, together we are stronger
Resilience
We thrive in the face of adversity, learning from our setbacks and drawing on the knowledge and experience of our colleagues and others to build a stronger organisation
Our past four years of successes have created greater opportunities for our candidates and partners
2020
NSWALC Employment & Training commences
Yilabara opens in Sydney originally trading as NSWALC Employment & Training.
2020
VTEC Services
Commence Vocational Training and Employment Centres (VTEC) services across the Sydney and Illawarra region
2021
Barranggirra Contracts Awarded
Awarded two Barranggirra contracts across Western and Central Orana regions of NSW
2021
Apprenticeships Career Australia
Awarded a sub-contract by Apprenticeships Career Australia to deliver More Jobs More Care across NSW
2021
National Wellbeing Alliance
Awarded three year sub-contract by the National Wellbeing Alliance to deliver Indigenous Mental Health First Aid Training across Australia
2022
Baduwa
Awarded Tailored Assistance Employment Grant to deliver our Baduwa (Seek) Aboriginal employment program across Sydney and Illawarra regions
2022
More Jobs More Care Project
Awarded the More Jobs More Care Project across Western NSW
2022
Workforce Australia
Awarded the Indigenous Specialist Workforce Australia License for Illawarra South Coast
2023
Rebrand to Yilabara
Rebrand to Yilabara
2023
Local Recovery Fund Project
Awarded the Local Recovery Fund Project to develop an Indigenous Employment pipeline to the local mining industry across Illawarra and Shoalhaven region
2024
Local Recovery Fund Project
Awarded the Local Recovery Fund Project developing an Indigenous Employment pipeline across Illawarra and Shoalhaven local industry
