Aligned with our vision to empower and provide work opportunities for Indigenous Australians in the construction industry, NACP Projects actively supports initiatives that drive social and economic impact. Some are direct partnerships, while others reflect our broader commitment to fostering meaningful opportunities within the industry.
Here are some examples of social and enterprise opportunities which have positively benefited from our partnership.
Indigenous enterprise opportunities
During the construction of a Department of Defence project in Victoria in 2017, our team gained client approval to modify the fit-out in order to engage the products and services of WINYA, an Indigenous-owned furniture manufacturer and supplier. WINYA were able to provide outstanding solutions for the client and in turn, our team was able to award them a furniture contract for over $800k.
On the $14m Caboolture Police Station, the BADGE project team developed a strong relationship with Aspect Cabinetmakers. During the course of their time on site, BADGE assisted the business to register for the QLD Government’s Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships (DATSIP) Indigenous-owned Business List for South East Queensland, to increase future business development opportunities.
Joby’s story
Christopher-Joby Forrester joined NACP Projects in December 2022 and quickly proved himself as a dedicated and hardworking team member. He was awarded the NACP Projects TICCA Award in recognition of his willingness to take on new tasks and go the extra mile to learn new skills.
Through his work on NACP Projects sites, Joby gained hands-on experience, completed First Aid and Telehandler qualifications, and built confidence in using power tools—all of which helped him secure a carpentry apprenticeship with CDH (Commercial Doors & Hardware NT).
His connection with CDH came through his work with NACP Projects, where he took the initiative to explore new career opportunities. Now, Joby is on his way to a promising career in the construction industry. Read more about Joby’s journey in his own words here.
NACP Projects and Yalari
NACP Projects is proud to partner with Yalari, an organisation dedicated to providing quality education opportunities for Indigenous children from regional, rural, and remote communities. As part of our three-year commitment, we support Yalari’s Pathways Scholarship, which helps students transition into university or post-high school studies by assisting with their living expenses. Through this partnership, we are actively investing in the future of Indigenous youth, empowering them to pursue further education and career opportunities.
Embedding Indigenous Art in Our Projects
At NACP Projects, we recognise the importance of Indigenous storytelling in fostering cultural understanding and strengthening connections within the communities where we work. As part of our commitment to supporting Indigenous enterprise, we actively seek out and commission artwork from local Indigenous artists—both to gift to clients and to integrate into our project sites.
One such example is the Nulka project, where we collaborated with Yaga Corporation and artist Sean Kinchela to create a powerful piece for the construction site’s outdoor lunch area. The artwork, depicting a Darug Warrior protecting the people along the Yandhai (Nepean) and Dyarubbin (Hawkesbury) Rivers, not only honours Traditional Owners but also reflects elements of Defence. By embedding Indigenous artistry into our built environments, we help spark conversations about reconciliation, history, and cultural identity.
Similarly, at the conclusion of a Department of Defence project, we had the privilege of gifting ‘Ancestral Knowledge of Country’, an artwork by Trent Bundirrik Lee, a proud Larrakia man, to Joint Health Command. This piece acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land and highlights the significance of traditional medicine on Larrakia Country, reinforcing our commitment to cultural respect and Indigenous participation in the economy.
Both initiatives align with the Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP), which drives Indigenous entrepreneurship and business development. By commissioning and integrating Indigenous art into our projects, we aim to create meaningful connections, support Indigenous artists, and celebrate culture in the spaces we build.
