Paving the way through First Nations Entrepreneurship

Dean set a goal to support entrepreneurs and made Barayamal happen. He didn’t wait for permission or the perfect time, he just dug in and got it done. If you want to make stuff happen and make a positive impact, be part of the Barayamal story.
Mark Sowerby
Queensland’s first Chief Entrepreneur

Barayamal proactively responds to the social and fiscal deficit which is the lived reality for the majority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia and more specifically, burgeoning First Nations Entrepreneurs. The startups, business accelerator programs and other opportunities facilitated by Barayamal provide a culturally safe and professionally supported learning environment maximising participant success. Dean is a First Nations person growing capabilities within First Nations communities through Barayamal – this is the essence of Self Determination.
Linda Ryle
Former President at Indigenous Lawyers Association of Queensland.

We don’t have any Richard Bransons or Lorna Janes, so by holding this event it could lead to a generation of people that think, ‘Hey, that could possibly be me. That’s helpful in creating that economic self-sufficiency.
Matthew Jones
Former Business Banking & Navy Officer

We were all very impressed with the event and what the teams were able to produce in that short time.
Tim McLennan
Former CEO at qutbluebox Pty Ltd

I have a lot of faith in my idea and Barayamal is helping make it a reality by keeping me grounded and working with me to get my idea into action.
Phillip Harris
Founder at Artbi

Baraymal is effectually another person on your team. And having a strong network of indigenous businesses that you can link in with makes the road seem a little smoother.
Joshua Creamer
Barrister-at-Law

Dean is an Indigenous digital entrepreneur and visionary. I first worked with him as CEO at First Nations Foundation when he led the nation by holding the 1st Indigenous charity hackathon. His passion for Indigenous business, easy-going style and ability to broker meaningful relationships make him a man to watch. You want to do business with him-he will show you a future you never imagined possible.
Amanda Young
Former CEO at First Nations Foundation

I’ve never really thought I had the right skills for it (coding), but now I see that I can build my skills easily.
Kimberley
Indigenous Student at Capalaba State College

It’s good because it’s teaching me how to get more confidence going up in front of the whole class and speaking.
Jai Heywood
Indigenous Student at Capalaba State College

Thank you so much Dean. Our students thoroughly enjoyed themselves and I know that they would love to have more opportunities to do coding in the future.
Kylie Barrett
Head of Junior Secondary at Capalaba State College