Source: Hymba Yumba FoundationQIC in the community
Across Australia, organisations from schools and not-for-profits to arts and community enterprises are creating meaningful outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples - from supporting students on their education journey to initiatives that strengthen economic participation and long-term opportunity. Guided by our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan and as part of our broader QIC in the Community program, we work alongside such partners to help extend their reach and impact.
In this spotlight, we highlight the work of our First Nations Community Partners and the difference they are making for First Nations peoples.
Delivering the essentials
The Remote OpShop Project brings affordable goods and opportunities to remote Aboriginal communities through a circular economy and community-led enterprise. By providing access to clothing and sellable products locally, the project helps communities meet everyday needs and create small-scale economic opportunities. With QIC’s support, the project invested in a light commercial truck, extending its reach to more remote communities.
FareShare transforms rescued, donated, and locally grown food into millions of healthy meals for Australians experiencing hardship. In regional and remote First Nations communities, these meals help reduce food insecurity and support wellbeing and dignity. QIC’s partnership helps FareShare continue providing ready-made meals where they are needed most.
Source: Remote Op Shop
Source: Hymba Yumba Foundation
Backing educational and career outcomes
Hymba Yumba supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to transition from Year 10 through to employment. The Year 13 Coordinator role, funded by QIC, helps students build confidence and pursue meaningful opportunities after graduation.
Deadly Coders is an Indigenous owned and managed not-for-profit on a mission to ignite learning and career pathways in STEM for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across Australia. With QIC’s support, Deadly Coders delivers a culturally relevant financial literacy module to students across regional and remote Australia.
Source: Brisbane Festival 
Source: Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation
Supporting artists and employment
Every September, Brisbane Festival brings light and life to the streets of Brisbane, showcasing world-class artistic talent. As the inaugural Reconciliation Partner, QIC supports First Nations-led works, helping create employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and creative professionals.
Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation
The Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation showcases the vibrancy of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and design. QIC’s support is helping expand eCommerce pathways, so more First Nations artists can reach audiences and earn income on their own terms.
The work of our First Nations Community Partners is an example of how collaboration can create meaningful community outcomes. Through QIC in the Community, we continue to support initiatives that strengthen skills, expand opportunities and deliver lasting impact for communities.