Sydney, April 10: The Academy for Enterprising Girls announces a groundbreaking collaboration with the First Nations-led Make It Happen HQ, offering a series of free, inspiring workshops for young girls in the remote community of Broome, Western Australia.
This innovative partnership aims to pave new paths in entrepreneurship for young individuals by working closely with Broome schools.
The initiative seeks to enhance students’ abilities in design thinking, business acumen, and entrepreneurship, all while boosting their confidence about their future possibilities.
Through this collaborative effort, the program aims to positively impact 250 school-aged girls.
Founded in 2015, Make it Happen HQ stands as a pioneering all-female, First Nations Innovation Hub and Think Tank, devoted to uplifting First Nations entrepreneurs and businesses.
Fleur Anderson, speaking for the Academy for Enterprising Girls, expressed enthusiasm about partnering with such a forward-thinking and impactful organization.
The partnership aims to extend the reach of the Academy’s free entrepreneurship program across Australia, especially targeting regions that face significant barriers, including those experienced by First Nations girls and those living in remote areas.
“This collaboration is a step towards breaking down the gender biases that hinder women in entrepreneurship and STEM fields from an early age, and it’s crucial for fostering a new generation of female leaders who will spearhead Australia’s economic and social advancement,” Anderson emphasized.
Adele Peek, a First Nations entrepreneur of Yawuru/Bunuba descent and the founder of MIHHQ, shared her excitement about bringing these entrepreneurial workshops to her hometown of Broome and her grandmother’s Yawuru country.
She highlighted the rich entrepreneurial heritage of Indigenous Australians, underscoring the importance of empowering young Indigenous women and girls with the resources and confidence to continue this legacy.
Mathew Burt, the principal of Broome Senior High School, praised the initiative for its role in empowering Indigenous youth, especially young women, in entrepreneurship and innovation.
He noted the program’s alignment with the school’s values of diversity, inclusion, and career exploration.
The workshops are set to begin in May 2024, in partnership with local schools in Broome, offering an engaging and accessible entrepreneurship program for young Australian women aged 10 to 18.
This initiative is supported by the Australian Government’s Women’s Leadership and Development Program, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing the next generation of female entrepreneurs.
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