Miru’s first steps towards employment through local support
In early March 2026, Miru connected with the Alice Springs team through the Transition to Work program, eager to explore…
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Inclusive Employment Australia
Helping people with disability, injury or health condition find and maintain meaningful employment.
Parent Pathways
Parent Pathways is a free and voluntary service offering financial and personalised support to help parents and carers of children under 6 achieve their goals.
Employer Support
We work to understand your business needs and requirements to match you to our talent pool of job-ready candidates at no cost to you.
Workforce Australia Services
Bamara is a specialist provider of Workforce Australia Services for First Nations peoples operating in the Cairns and Townsville regions, including Mount Isa.
Apprenticeships
We support First Nations apprentices and their employers as a First Nations Specialist Provider of Australian Apprenticeship Support Services.
Driver Licensing Access Program (DLAP)
Bamara delivers the Driver Licensing Access Program (DLAP) across Dubbo and Moree, a free program funded by Transport for NSW.
Dubbo Opportunity Hub (DHUB)
DHUB is a free program of support that collaborates with member schools and communities across the Dubbo LGA to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.
Transition to Work
Transition to Work is a Workforce Australia Government initiative which helps young people aged 15-24 to achieve their study and work goals.
Employability Skills Training
Employability Skills Training is a Workforce Australia Government initiative which helps people gain skills and experiences to get a job.
Career Transition Assistance
Career Transition Assistance is a Workforce Australia Government initiative which helps people aged 45 and over with skills to gain employment.
Cultural Awareness Training
Dives deep into the heart and soul of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history.
Bamara Training
Bamara Training deliver career-focused training and specialised qualifications to equip individuals with relevant skills for entry-level and pre-employment.
Looking to onboard an apprentice?
We simplify the process of onboarding and supporting First Nations apprentices in your care, ensuring you get the most out of the apprenticeship at every step.
Our Apprenticeships team is ready to assist you in onboarding an apprentice with Bamara.
We are committed to providing the support and guidance needed to enrich this experience for you and your apprentice.
Success Stories & Updates
We've helped people across New South Wales, Queensland, and the Northern Territory achieve their education, employment, support and training goals.
Read real stories that have helped positively impact our customers, their families and communities through our work.
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04 June 2026 – Inclusive Employment Australia
Cai’s small steps to big change
It started with a walk to the shops – now, Cai is enrolled into studying for his ideal career. The…
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29 May 2026 – Transition to Work
Shaquille’s new direction through mentorship and personal growth
Shaquille discovered a natural strength in being a mentor for the younger generation, and helping guide them in the right…
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About us
Bamara is an Indigenous-owned business created to deliver social impact programs to Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, focusing on providing culturally competent services that positively impact the lives of participants.
For three decades David Liddiard OAM has been committed to closing the education, health and employment gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
Our focus is on building individual and community capacity and prosperity through the design and delivery of projects, programs and initiatives underpinned by Australian government (state and federal) funding.
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Diversity is important to us at Bamara, as is creating local opportunities for people.
We pride ourselves on having a culture of teamwork, respect, inclusivity and passion.
Growing our inclusive culture is fundamental to us.
Every member of our team is positively engaged and totally committed to providing meaningful outcomes for the people we support.