Real Futures Pty Ltd

We're proud to be a nominee at The Summit 2024! 🔥🎉 The Summit is the premier annual event of the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (NSWICC). Over two days, Indigenous businesses connect with government and industry supply chains to elevate and grow the First Nations economy. We feel privileged to be recognised for our work alongside so much Indigenous excellence in NSW 🙌🏽 Wish us luck! 🤞🏽🤞🏽

Yesterday, Real Futures, Real Futures - Women's Business 2nd Chance Hub and Kevin Stanley (Kevin R A S.) from NSW Health Pathology teamed up to host a stand at the “Jobs for Mob! First Nation Career Expo”. It was a great event facilitated by Workforce Australia (Sydney East Metro) and hosted at the National Centre for Indigenous Excellence (NCIE) in Redfern. There was an excellent turnout of both employers and visitors, creating a buzzy atmosphere of career opportunities ⚡ Oneeva Tu’uhetoka, along with other amazing Aboriginal leaders in community, worked with Kelly Hayes, Employment Facilitator at Workforce Australia, on an Advisory Committee. They assisted in the planning and set up to make this event possible. Nakoa, Penny and Leah from our WB2C team also took a bus full of our Return to Work program Aspirants to the Expo. They had the opportunity to meet multiple employers and share their resumes. All the Aspirants came back quite excited for the new opportunities to come and are working with our team to prepare them for their next career steps 🚀 #JobsForMob #FirstNationsCareerExpo #FirstNationsCareers #WB2C #ReturnToWorkPathways #RealFutures #SydneyMob #NSWHealthPathology

Well done to our hospitality students who did a brilliant job supporting the Gwoonwardu Mia Art Gallery opening event in Carnarvon recently 👏🏽 They created, plated and served a delicious local menu to the guests, including a fabulous mocktail 🍹 menu. As always, thank you to Mark Attard for his teaching and mentoring. These students receive practical training at our café, Jardilunji Mia, located inside Gwoonwardu Mia. They course modules and qualification is facilitated by the Central Regional TAFE. This is their final catering event for the year however later this month, they will be supporting the food service at the Gascoyne Hospitality, Tourism and Business Forum. Once these students graduate with their Cert II in Hospitality, they will be ready to take their skills to the local industry and find fulfilling jobs 😄 #CertificateInHospitality #TAFE #JardilunjiMia #RealFutures #EmpoweringPeople #GwoonwarduMia #ArtGalleryOpening

Tickets for our Gala Awards have SOLD OUT 🎉💫🤩 We are delighted to announce that we have a full house for our Gala Awards next month! Thank you to everyone who bought their ticket and is supporting this celebration and fundraiser for First Nations women 🧡 With BARKAA as our headline performance, the Garabara Dance Group taking the stage, and Larisha Jarome hosting the night, it's set to be a star studded event ✨ We can't wait to announce our Aspirant awards and toast to the success of the inspirational women in our programs. Now it's time to plan our outfits... 💅🏽👗 #galaawards #soldout #womensbusinessgalaawards #firstnationswomen

Today our Kempsey team attended the Burrun Dalai NAIDOC Family Fun Day 🖤💛❤ We had a deadly time celebrating our Indigenous community and even got the pleasure of meeting former NRL player and Dunghutti/Gumbaynggirr man, Albert Kelly, and current Bulldogs player, Josh Addo-Carr! It was great to see them supporting this event and giving back to the community. #NAIDOC #BurrunDalai #NAIDOCFamilyFunDay #KempseyCommunity #IndigenousPride #RealFutures Lauren Davies Samuel Drew John Clancy

Introducing Anne Shirk, a nominee for the Community Contribution Award at this year's Women's Business Second Chance Hub Gala Awards! 📣 Ann is a proud Wiradjuri woman who has been a Women's Business 2nd Chance Hub member since August 2020. Ann has made significant contributions to the Hub, generously donating clothes, shoes, and homeware items, greatly benefiting many aspirants. Ann's selflessness and commitment to supporting others in the community exemplify the spirit of the Hub and make her a deserving candidate for this award. Ann is always encouraging, polite, and excited to receive our wellbeing calls. She always goes out of her way to uplift the staff and thank us for the fantastic job we are doing for our community. All the best, Ann, and good luck on the night! Show your support by cheering her on in the comments. 👏 📌 Support women like Ann, a shining light in her community! By sponsoring our event, you can help First Nations women realise their potential. Connect with Oneeva at 0429 493 512 or oneeva.tuuhetoka@realfutures.net. #galaawards #womensbusinessgalaawards #wb2cgalaawards #community

📣📣 The Jobs For Mob Career Expo is happening next week! Join us at the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence in Redfern for a day filled with deadly career opportunities. Connect with employers looking to hire talented individuals like you. 📅 Thursday 17 October ⏰ 10am-2pm 📍 National Centre of Indigenous Excellence, 166-180 George Street, Redfern This is an awesome chance to network, learn, and grow your career.

We are excited to announce Elaine Gordon as a nominee for the Community Contribution Award category at this year's Women's Business Second Chance Hub Gala Awards. ✨ Elaine is a proud Barkindji woman who joined the Women's Business 2nd Chance Hub in May 2023. Since then, she has volunteered at Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation, contributing her time and skills to support the community. Elaine has also engaged in several events at the Hub, including the Employment Connection Day 2023 and the NAIDOC event 2024. While helping the Hub promote the Basic Computer course for our Elders in community hosted last year with H&H Accredited Training. Elaine was a Health Worker at the AMS Mt Druitt in the Western Sydney area for over 25 years until she retired to raise her beautiful grandchildren. Her dedication to community service and advocacy demonstrates a genuine commitment to making a positive impact. All the best, Elaine, and good luck on the night! Show your support by cheering her on in the comments. 👏 📌 Show your support for women like Elaine, who is making a difference in her community! Your sponsorship will help more First Nations women pursue their goals. Reach out to Oneeva at 0429 493 512 or oneeva.tuuhetoka@realfutures.net. #galaawards #womensbusinessgalaawards #wb2cgalaawards #community

Introducing Melissa Whitton, a nominee for the Community Contribution Award at this year's Women's Business Second Chance Hub Gala Awards! 📣 Melissa is a proud Wiradjuri and Kamilaroi woman who joined the Women's Business 2nd Chance Hub in 2020. After moving to Wellington in 2021, Melissa became the receptionist at Wins Community Centre and expressed interest in community service. With support from the Hub, she enrolled in a Cert III in Community Services at Wellington TAFE and will graduate in 2025. Melissa also secured a part-time mentoring role at Wellington Correction Centre and has been running a youth program at Wellington Primary School for the past six months. Melissa has also played an instrumental role in promoting our Return to Work Program in Dubbo and Wellington, encouraging the Aboriginal women in these communities to sign up for this program that assists women in getting into employment. Her dedication to her community and achievements are a source of pride for the Hub, her children, partner and family. All the best, Melissa, and good luck on the night! Show your support by cheering her on in the comments. 👏 📌 Celebrate women like Melissa, whose commitment to community inspires us all! Your sponsorship will enable more First Nations women to thrive. Contact Oneeva at 0429 493 512 or oneeva.tuuhetoka@realfutures.net to make a difference. #galaawards #womensbusinessgalaawards #wb2cgalaawards #community

Introducing Shirley Dixon, a nominee for the Entrepreneurship Award at this year's Women's Business Second Chance Hub Gala Awards! 📣 Shirley is a proud Wangkumara woman and single mother of three children who joined the Women's Business 2nd Chance Hub in August 2020. Since then, she has actively engaged in various workshops, including Life and Career Planning, Vision Board Creation, and Resume Building. She also completed a Certificate of Attainment in Basic Computer Skills and participated in the Many Rivers Workshop. Shirley's entrepreneurial journey started while working as a Cultural Heritage Officer on Wangkumara country since 2003. She has been involved in locating Aboriginal artifacts, cave paintings, and burials in the Cooper Basin, South West Queensland. This work has inspired her entrepreneurial ventures and commitment to cultural preservation. She crafts jewellery, art pieces, and homewares through her business, Garnas Creations. Her artwork has been proudly displayed at Emerton Pharmacy, The Hive in Blackett, and Willmot Community Hub. Shirley also shares her passion by facilitating art workshops in schools and at the Community Restorative Centre, where she runs weekly sessions. Her creativity and commitment to her family and community are truly inspiring. All the best, Shirley, and good luck on the night! Show your support by cheering her on in the comments. 👏 📌 Invest in future leaders like Shantelle! Your sponsorship supports First Nations women on their path to the Entrepreneurship Leadership Award. Contact Oneeva at 0429 493 512 or oneeva.tuuhetoka@realfutures.net to sponsor today. First comment: Show your support for Shirley and attend our Gala Award event. Tickets available here >> https://bit.ly/3AOB61x #galaawards #womensbusinessgalaawards #wb2cgalaawards #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur