Ten years of impact, told in community
Since launching the world’s first Indigenous accelerator in 2016, Barayamal has strengthened First Nations entrepreneurship through practical support, tools, policy accountability and community-led storytelling.
Numbers are stories, gathered like circles on Country
Each ring below holds people: founders backed, learners taught, employers brought to the table, and funding moved toward community. We share these figures openly because our accountability belongs to the communities we serve.
It started with one decision in 2016 — to launch the world’s first Indigenous accelerator — and it has grown outward every year since.
The gathering so far
Four pathways for change
Like song lines crossing Country, our four pathways connect skills, markets, policy and culture into one journey.
Capacity Building
Mentoring, workshops, courses and practical tools — 100+ hours delivered — growing founders’ skills, confidence and networks.
Market Transformations
Opening doors to real opportunity: 399 live roles and 360+ employers connected through the First Nations Job Board.
Policy Change
10+ research platforms and tools that track public commitments and hold governments and institutions accountable.
Culture & Behaviour Change
Community-led storytelling — 5,000+ newsletter subscribers and a 28,000+ LinkedIn audience — reshaping how Australia backs First Nations entrepreneurship.
Free learning that leads to practical action
Barayamal’s four free online courses help founders, professionals and allies build business capability, confidence, culturally safer workplaces and a stronger public record.
Public Udemy instructor-profile indicators, reviewed 25 July 2026. These figures show platform reach — they do not by themselves prove course completion or longer-term outcomes.
Course reach is reported separately from the 1,400+ people-supported figure above, and is not added to it.
Your place in the next ten years
Hire through the Job Board, explore the Innovation Map, or start your own journey with our courses.