The Spear Foundation is committed to fostering resilience, equity, and sustainable impact through culturally immersive initiatives for Aboriginal people. By addressing systemic barriers, the Djeelya Impact Program is a 2-year ‘learn to earn’ program breaking the cycles of crime for young Aboriginal women, instead providing them with training and work & life readiness skills to ...
Spear Foundation
Djeelya Social Enterprise
GOAL
$20,000
Australia > WA > Metro and Regional
Field of Interest
- Community and economic development
- Education/training and employment
Target Population
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Women and girls
Spear Foundation
The Spear Foundation is committed to driving social impact through culturally immersed programs that address systemic barriers and promote resilience, equity, and inclusion. By fostering sustainable initiatives, the foundation empowers Aboriginal people through education, employment pathways, and community-driven solutions.
At the core of its mission, the Spear Foundation delivers impact programs designed to create long-term change:
– Djeelya Program: Focused on empowering young Aboriginal Women involved in the justice system with vocational training and employment opportunities, the program integrates cultural identity with professional development to support self-sufficiency and long-term career success.
– Everlasting Elders: Honouring and preserving Aboriginal wisdom, this initiative connects Elders with youth and broader community programs, fostering intergenerational learning and cultural continuity.
– Smiling Child Program: Dedicated to early childhood well-being, this program provides culturally appropriate learning resources and support for young children, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ensuring they thrive in their early years.
The Spear Foundation’s strategic approach ensures measurable impact by collaborating with Aboriginal Organisations, Local Government, schools, and industry partners to build sustainable, community-led solutions. With an unwavering commitment to advocacy, partnership, and empowerment, its programs transform lives and reinforce cultural pride, education, and economic opportunity for future generations of Aboriginal people.
Project Summary
The Spear Foundation is committed to fostering resilience, equity, and sustainable impact through culturally immersive initiatives for Aboriginal people. By addressing systemic barriers, the Djeelya Impact Program is a 2-year ‘learn to earn’ program breaking the cycles of crime for young Aboriginal women, instead providing them with training and work & life readiness skills to create long-term sustainable change.
The Djeelya Social Enterprise is for-profit business designed to generate revenue that will directly fund the ongoing delivery of the Djeelya Program. Rather than relying on traditional grant cycles, this commercial venture builds collaborative partnerships with established consumer personal care and wellness brands, providing culturally informed expertise and ethical sourcing solutions. Through these partnerships, the enterprise will drive sustainable financial support for the Djeelya Program, ensuring its long-term viability.
The core objectives of the Djeelya Social Enterprise include:
– Establishing strategic alliances with personal care and wellness brands to embed culturally responsible practices into their products.
– Creating a commercial revenue stream that funds the Djeelya Program.
– Upholding cultural integrity and ethical sourcing, ensuring that Aboriginal traditions and values remain central to business operations.
– Building a self-sustaining business model that strengthens the foundation’s ability to deliver impact-driven programs.
Through this approach, the Djeelya Social Enterprise leverages commerce to support long-term social change, ensuring that the Djeelya Program continues to empower communities without financial uncertainty and provide sustainable scalability for the Djeelya impact program. We are seeking funding for Stage 1 of the social Enterprise – Consultation and Planning.
Project Outcomes
The Djeelya Social Enterprise Strategy is designed to establish a sustainable, for-profit business that builds collaborative partnerships with consumer personal care and wellness brands. Through this model, the enterprise will generate revenue to fund the ongoing delivery of the Djeelya Program, ensuring financial independence and long-term impact without reliance on external grants.
The project outcomes for Stage One of the strategy include:
– Market Research & Industry Alignment: Conducting thorough competitive analysis and consumer insights to position Djeelya within the wellness and personal care sector.
– Strategic Partnerships: Identifying and securing collaborations with brands that align with Djeelya’s values and cultural integrity.
– Defined Business Model: Developing a clear framework for revenue generation and operational sustainability to ensure consistent financial support for the Djeelya Program.
– Brand & Product Scope: Establishing a roadmap for cultural authenticity and ethical sourcing practices within commercial partnerships.
– Operational Blueprint: Outlining key activities, investment areas, and measurable success indicators for future expansion.
– Brand and product development.
Stage two of the strategy will focus on the execution of the plan, including a go-to-market launch campaign.
By achieving these milestones, the Djeelya Social Enterprise will position itself as a viable, ethical business model that directly supports community empowerment while maintaining cultural integrity and economic independence. This strategy ensures that the Djeelya Program remains financially secure and continues to deliver vocational training, employment pathways, and cultural education for future generations.
Budget Breakdown
TOTAL BUDGET: $48,000
FUNDING
| Funding source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Spear Foundtion | $28,000 |
| Funding Gap | $20,000 |
EXPENSES
| Expense item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Stage One - Strategic planning and consultation, brand development | $20,000 |
| Stage Two - Go to market launch campaign | $28,000 |
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