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DEADLY DIRECTORY

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Business Directory

Wide Bay Burnett and Central Queensland

Business Directory 2016

Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships 1



This directory has been created by the Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships

to assist Government and Industry engage with businesses owned or managed by Aboriginal and

Torres Strait Islander people. The businesses contained in this directory must fit one of the following

categories:

1. A business that is majority owned by Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people.

2. A business that is 50% owned by Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people.

3. A business that employs at least 75% of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander workers.

4. A Joint Venture with a majority owned Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander business.

To have your business details included in this directory, or to update your existing details please call

DATSIP on 4938 4690





Table of contents

1 Air-Conditioning 5

2 Arts and Cultural Heritage 6

3 Builders 12

4 Catering 15

5 Community Services 16

6 Electrical 19

7 Employment and Training 20

8 Engineering 23

9 Governance 24

10 Hair and Beauty 26

11 Health Services 28

12 Information Communication & Technology 30

13 Lawn Mowing & Maintenance 31

14 Plant Hire 32

15 Professional Services 33

16 Security 37



1 Air-Conditioning

AC Aire Air-Conditioning

Business Owner: Adam Prentice

Service: Attend to all repairs and maintenance for the air con in your home. We also install, repair, and

help maintain air conditioning for commercial and industrial clients.

Area: Gladstone and surrounds

Phone Number: 0418 814 976 Email: [email protected]

Deep Clean Air Conditioning

Business Owner: Dean Wagg

Service: Air conditioning repairs, cleaning installation, maintenance and refrigeration.

Restricted electrical license: 142 363 QBCC license: 180 477

Area: Rockhampton, Gladstone, Blackwater and surrounds


mailto:[email protected]




2 Arts and Cultural Heritage

Central West Aboriginal Corporation

Manager: Janeece Thompson

Service: Aboriginal Housing, traditional art, paintings and ceramics, sporting and recreation activities,

cultural heritage and advocacy.

Area: Central West Queensland


Website: www.cwac.org.au

Descendance

Owner: Goomblar Wylo (Paul Shillingsworth)

Service: This singer, musician, actor and story teller is Birri-Gubba and Wakka Wakka man. Goomblar

is the ultimate product of Cherbourg, an aboriginal performer in every sense.

Area: based in Hervey Bay, travelling the world


Website: www.goomblar.com


http://www.cwac.org.au/


http://www.goomblar.com/



Dreamtime Cultural Centre

Chief Executive Officer: Robert Blair

Service: Cultural tours and education, convention centre, souvenir shop

Area: Rockhampton

Phone Number: 07 4936 1655 Website: www.dreamtimecentre.com.au

Fitzroy Basin Elders Committee

Chief Executive Officer: Melissa Lawton

Service: The Fitzroy Basin Elders Committee is a voluntary coalition of Elders and member traditional

owner groups who are collectively committed to maintaining cultural, natural and resource management

endeavors for Central Queensland Fitzroy Basin region and in reinstating the knowledge and wisdom of

the Elders.

Area: Fitzroy Basin Region

Phone Number: 07 4922 3544 or 07 4922 3588 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.fbec.org.au

http://www.dreamtimecentre.com.au/


http://www.fbec.org.au/



Gidarjil Development Corporation

Training & Employment Manager: Gordon King

Service: Gidarjil Cultural Heritage Corporation Ltd is currently the interim nominated body for the PCCC

Cultural Heritage. Gidarjil offers cultural services as the Central Queensland Indigenous Arts

Coordinator; delivers Land & Sea Ranger services and holds the Traditional use of Marine Resources

Agreement for the Southern Great Barrier Reef.

Area: Wide Bay Burnett & Central Queensland

Phone number: 07 4130 7700 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.gidarjil.com.au

Korrawinga Aboriginal Corporation

Manager: Steven Vea Vea

Service: Programs include Aboriginal housing, Butchulla language program, playgroup and vacation

care programs. Korrawinga also look after the K'Gari Educational and Cultural Centre in Hervey Bay

and Fraser Island.

Area: Hervey Bay



http://www.gidarjil.com.au/




Moonie Jarl Cultural Services

Owner: Dustyn Currie

Service: Butchulla cultural awareness training for businesses, schools, community groups and Councils

Area: Wide Bay Burnett


Maranoa Art

Owner: Lee Evans

Service: Traditional Aboriginal art including paintings, prints and screen printing.







Pigibilla Designs

Owner: Les Raveneau

Service: Aboriginal Art, screen printing, boomerang painting and cultural education activities



Saima Torres Strait Islander Corp.

Coordinator: Annie Gela

Service: Cultural Awareness, cultural capability for students, teachers, and health services.

Area: Rockhampton and surrounds






Wade Mann

Business Owner: Wade Mann

Service: Cultural awareness training for businesses, non-profit organisations, government departments,

schools, universities, TAFE colleges, hospitals, sporting clubs and individuals. Wade also delivers

Darumbal Welcome to Country.

Area: Rockhampton





3 Builders

DLO Construction & Maintenance

Business Owner: Damien O'Donnell

Service: Building maintenance, repairs, carpentry work and concreting ABN 17224257259. QBCC

license no. 1152906

Area: Central Queensland


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Jason Michael Gela Carpentry Services

Business Owner: Jason Gela

Service: Major and minor repairs, maintenance and renovations, new construction, re-stumping, shop &

office fit outs, concreting and tiling. Qualified workplace trainer & assessor

Area: Gladstone, Rockhampton and Yeppoon


mailto:%[email protected]




Kapform Formwork Contractors

Business Owner: Kieran Price

Service: Concreting formwork

Area: Central Queensland area


Linbridge Builders PTY LD Business Owner: Ken Argow

Service: New construction, renovations , asbestos removal and sampling, building maintenance and

repairs







Mabo Reno’s

Business Owner: Mario Mabo

Service: Renovations, repairs, building maintenance, fencing, concrete driveways and basic concreting

Area: Rockhampton





4 Catering

Blackman’s Cultural Indulgence

Owner: Kym Walker

Service: Professional off site catering services for business and private functions

Area: Hervey Bay

Phone: 0401 800 491 Email: [email protected]

Jarro’s Cakes

Owner: Evol Jarro

Service: Specialty cakes for all occasions, customized decorations, photo catalogue available on

request

Area: Rockhampton Phone: 0429 649 893




5 Community Services

Central Queensland Indigenous Development

Chief Executive Officer: Jason Field

Service: Providing support in the Child protection, Family support, Foster Care & Kinship Care, Drug

Alcohol Service, Homelessness Services, Rehabilitation Facility and Disengaged Youth education

support.

Area: Longreach, Emerald, Woorabinda, Gladstone and Rockhampton


Website: www.cqid.com.au

Darumbal Community Youth Service Inc.

Chief Executive Officer: Nyoka Fetoa’i

Service: Darumbal Community Youth Services Inc is a not-for-profit organisation providing a broad

range of youth and family services in Rockhampton and across Central Queensland. These programs

include: Budaroo House Youth Shelter, Eaglehawk Family Support Program, Parent and Community

Engagement Program, “Yimba Bira” Traditional Indigenous Games, Tackle 6 Program, Darderrhi:

Indigenous Youth Substance Misuse Treatment Service, Regional Youth Support Service

Area: Rockhampton, Woorabinda, Mt Morgan and Yeppoon


Website: www.darumbal.org.au


http://www.cqid.com.au/


http://www.darumbal.org.au/



Juwarki Kapu-Lug Limited Chief Executive Officer: Edward Chubb

Services: A 15 bed diversionary facility, Cell Visitors Service: A cell visitors service to the Rockhampton

Watchhouse. Murri Court/Indigenous Community Justice Group: Yoombooda gNugeena Aboriginal and

Islander Justice Panel - Murri Court. Elders Transport Service Rockhampton and Woorabinda Elders



Website: www.juwarki.org.au

Kahwun Wooga

Manager: Keith Matsen

Service: Court support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Cell-Watch, referral support to

other appropriate services.




http://www.juwarki.org.au/




Maryborough Aboriginal Corporation for Housing & Cultural Development

Operations Manager: Martine Britton

Service: Manages community housing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.



Website: www.machousing.org.au

Reconnect

Program Coordinator: Michelle Richards

Service: Reconnect targets 12 to 18 year old Aboriginal, Torres Strait and South Sea Islander young

people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and their family. The objective of the programme

is to improve the level of engagement of homeless young people, or those at risk of homelessness with

family, work, education, training and the community.

Area: Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Woorabinda


Website: www.fbec.org.au

http://www.machousing.org.au/


http://www.machousing.org.au/


http://www.fbec.org.au/



6 Electrical

Dave Smith Electrical

Business Owner: Dave Smith

Service: Qualified electrician specializing in installation and repair work for commercial and domestic

work

Area: Hervey Bay


Indigenous Testing Services

Business Owner: Blair Vea Vea

Service: Testing and tagging of electrical equipment







7 Employment and Training

Back on Track

Business Owner: Barry Boland

Service: Our core business is about developing capable, well trained staff who strengthen your

business and the broader community. This is achieved through Project management from pre –

employment to post employment.

Area: based in Rockhampton, servicing across Australia

Phone: 0409 552 126 or 0458 128 205

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.backontracktraining.com.au

Christopher Thiesfield & Associates

Business Owner: Chris Thiesfield

Service: provides accredited and non-accredited training, mentoring and advice to improve the quality

of life for members of rural and remote Indigenous communities throughout Australia.



Website: www.christhiesfield.com.au


http://www.backontracktraining.com.au/


http://www.christhiesfield.com.au/



Gidarjil Development Corporation

Training & Employment Manager: Gordon King

Service: Gidarjil offers training and employment programs to assist Indigenous people gain the

necessary skills and knowledge to pursue their career pathways. We deliver training and employment

opportunities through various programs including Work for the Dole, Skilling Queenslanders for Work,

Green Army and Caring for Country.



Website: www.gidarjil.com.au

Minniecon and Burke PTY LTD

Business Owner: Nat Minniecon

Service: In partnership with Indigenous communities and our existing networks of employment service

providers, training providers, non for profit entities, small and large corporate entities, government

departments and community agencies we develop and implement strategies to concentrate on

employment and training services. We also specialise in consultancy services for Aboriginal and Torres

Strait Islander housing, business scoping and setting up new non-profit organisations.



Website: http://103.13.100.80/~minburco/


http://www.gidarjil.com.au/


http://103.13.100.80/~minburco/



Workforce Express

Business Owner: Nat Minniecon & Mitch Burke

Service: Recruitment solutions, labour hire, pre-employment training, drug and alcohol testing,

functional assessments and safety audits. Workforce Express has a strong commitment to maximise

Indigenous worker participation in our services offerings.

Area: Rockhampton, Mackay and Sunshine Coast


Website: www.workforceexpress.com.au


http://www.workforceexpress.com.au/



8 Engineering

Marou’s Welding Works

Business Owner: Nat Marou

Service: Servicing the building and construction industry in steel fabrication & welding, cutting,

punching, and specializing in aluminum and stainless repairs of all types. .

Area: Rockhampton, Gracemere, Yeppoon


Website: www.facebook.com/marouswelding


http://www.facebook.com/marouswelding



9 Governance

Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council

Mayor: Arnold Murray

Service: Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council provides planning and development services, including

building assessment; environmental health, fire prevention, dog and cat management, strategic plans,

and responding to the needs of the local community.


Website: www.cherbourg.qld.gov.au

Department of Aboriginal and

Torres Strait Islander Partnerships

Regional Director: Manny Hegarty (Hervey Bay)

Service: This State Government Department provides whole-of-government leadership in Aboriginal

and Torres Strait Islander policy, coordination and monitoring, and the delivery of services to Aboriginal

and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders. This includes key policy and program initiatives in the areas

of: employment and business development and community participation.

Rockhampton: 07 4938 4690 Hervey Bay: 07 4125 9366 Website: www.datsip.qld.gov.au


http://www.cherbourg.qld.gov.au/

http://www.datsip.qld.gov.au/



Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet

Senior Advisor: Peter Clark

Service: This Federal Government Department is responsible for managing the Indigenous

Advancement Strategy. The programme streams are: Jobs, Land and Economy, Children and

Schooling, Safety and Wellbeing, Culture and Capability and Remote Australia Strategies

Phone: 07 4837 0013 Website: www.indigenous.gov.au

Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council

Mayor: Shane Wilkie

Service: Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council provides planning and development services, including

building assessment; environmental health, fire prevention, dog and cat management, strategic plans,

and responding to the needs of the local community.


Website: www.woorabinda.qld.gov.au

http://www.indigenous.gov.au/


http://www.woorabinda.qld.gov.au/



10 Hair and Beauty

Neat az Hair and Beauty

Owner: Anita Hoopgood

Service: Qualified hair stylists specialising in all aspects of hairstyling such as style cuts, colours, foils,

perms, up styles, extensions. Special occasions like weddings, formals or parties. Beauty services

include pedicures, manicures, all aspects of waxing, spray tans, facials, ear candling and massage

.

Area: 16 Earls Crt, Point Vernon


Hair by Harry

Owner: Sarah Harris

Service: Qualified hair stylists specialising in all aspects of hairstyling including style cuts, colours, foils

and eyebrow waxing.

.

Area: 113 Munns Drive Woorabinda

Phone Number: 0448 586 275




Enigma

Owner: Ann Parker

Service: Qualified hairstylist, with beauty and makeup to compliment. Also offering deportment and

grooming workshops to young people.

Area: Rockhampton Phone: 0455 908 974





11 Health Services

Galangoor Duwalami

Operations Officer: Stevan Ober

Practice Manager / RN : Ann Woolcock

Service: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care

Service. We are community controlled and offer bulk billing services.

Area: Hervey Bay and Maryborough

Phone: 07 4194 5554 (Hervey Bay) 07 4184 9969 (Maryborough)


GumBi GumBi

Chief Executive Officer: Mark Warcon

Service: Alcohol support and awareness, drug support and awareness, education & creating self

awareness, personal development, living skills, budgeting, culture, health & wellbeing , career/job

orientation, one-to-one counselling, group counselling , personal support & advocacy, referrals to other

services, transport to health services and AA Meetings


Phone Number: 07 49 22 83 55 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.gumbigumbirockhampton.com



http://www.gumbigumbirockhampton.com/



Kal’ang Respite Care Centre

Coordinator: Fleetwood Barney

Service: Aged care and Home and Community Care provider

Area: Hervey Bay


Indigenous Wellbeing Centre

Chief Executive Officer: Ara Harathunian

Service: Aboriginal community controlled organisation providing services to enhance the quality and

accessibility of culturally appropriate health care and community services for the local Indigenous and

non-Indigenous communities. We offer medical, dental and psychological services in addition to

community services, home care and disability services.

Area: Bundaberg, North Burnett, South Burnett – services provided to each area could vary depending

on funding for services.






12 Information Communication & Technology

Electriclatte Pty Ltd

Project Manager: Craig Evans

Service: Electriclatte is a web design and software development company providing tailored solutions

for small to medium sized businesses. We have extensive experience in a number of markets including

health and recreation, finance, not for profit and ecommerce solutions, both locally and globally.



Website: www.electriclatte.com.au


http://www.electriclatte.com.au/



13 Lawn Mowing & Maintenance

Dwayne’s Mowing

Business Owners: Dwayne Broome

Service: For all your lawn mowing, yard maintenance, tree removal and landscaping needs.

Area: Hervey Bay





14 Plant Hire

Armfleece Earthmoving

Business Owners: Barry & Suzanne Tessmann

Service: Dry hire/ Heavy Earthmoving Machinery – mine spec dozers, graders, water trucks.

Agricultural wet hire or dry hire for cotton picking, stalk pulling, cutter bar work, chaining, dam

requirements, contact us for all other agricultural requirements.

Area: Central West Queensland


Website: www.armfleece.com.au

Red Dirt Haulage

Business Owner: Ben & Jodie Thomas

Service: Haulage, earthworks, quarry materials, wet hire, contract work, access roads and drainage



Website: www.reddirthaulage.com


http://www.armfleece.com.au/


http://www.reddirthaulage.com/



15 Professional Services

Indigenous Business Group PTY LTD

Business Owner: Glenn Bird

Service: Professional business consulting for start up’s and existing businesses.



Indigenous Conference Service

Business Owner: Thomas Callaghan

Service: Working in conjunction with your local organising committee or conference convenor, our

professional team will guide you every step of the way throughout the planning process, leaving you to

focus on the vision and direction of your event.



Website: www.indigenousconferences.com



http://www.indigenousconferences.com/



Minniecon and Burke PTY LTD

Business Owner: Nat Minniecon

Service: Consultancy services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing, business scoping for

aquaculture and setting up new non-profit organisations



Website: http://103.13.100.80/~minburco/

Murawin Pty Ltd

Managing Director: Carol Vale

Service: We are an Indigenous professional advisory service specialising in leadership development,

stakeholder engagement and facilitation. Game Enough, a subsidiary of Murawin, is a mobile

bushfoods catering and wholesale foods business that specialises in game meat and bushfoods.




http://103.13.100.80/~minburco/




Rock Mining Resources

Business Owner: Tom James

Service: Business researcher with 30 yrs plus experience, suggest new ideas for your business. We

are research consultants for all types of business. We help business' that wants to grow with the times.

We can introduce you to new and old business.

Area: Rockhampton/ Australia





Stepping Black

Service: Project Management including Design, Development and Delivery; Training Seminars &

Facilitation; Business Development & Support. Promotes successful outcomes through strengthening

the capacity of people, their communities and their cultures with a focus on Indigenous Australians.

Area: Hervey Bay


Website: www.steppingblack.com.au


http://www.steppingblack.com.a/#u



16 Security

Wade Mann Security

Business Owner: Wade Mann

Service: If you are having a party or thinking of hosting a party, Wade Mann Security can provide

advice around making the party as safe as can be and provide professional security guards to protect

your loved ones and property. Wade also offers static guards who can keep your business safe as well.



Website: https://www.facebook.com/Wade-Mann-Security-

493223304045606/timeline?ref=page_internal

Spirit Security

Business Owner: Chris Thiesfield

Service: Our services range from static and patrol guarding to crowd and events security. We specialise

in mine site and mine accommodation security and are able to provide these services Australia wide.

Area: Australia Wide


Website: www.spiritsecurity.com.au


https://www.facebook.com/Wade-Mann-Security-493223304045606/timeline?ref=page_internal

https://www.facebook.com/Wade-Mann-Security-493223304045606/timeline?ref=page_internal


http://www.spiritsecurity.com.au/






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DATSIMA - Corporate report template€¦ · Phone Number: 07 4651 1226 Email: [email protected] Website: Descendance Owner: Goomblar Wylo (Paul Shillingsworth) Service: This singer,