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Oyster Tribe needed to navigate the complex process of registering with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) and obtaining charitable status to access funding and operate effectively.
Developing a sustainable business and social enterprise program to generate revenue and support the organisation's long-term goals presented a significant challenge.
Oyster Hub provided expert guidance on business structure, financial management, and strategic planning to ensure long-term sustainability.
Oyster Hub assisted with the ORIC registration process and guided the organisation in obtaining charitable status with ACNC, unlocking essential benefits.
Oyster Hub facilitated strategic planning sessions to define the organisation's vision, mission, and goals, setting a clear path for success.
Oyster Hub provided advice on setting up the organisation as an Aboriginal Controlled Community Organisation (ACCO), including board setup and constitution development.
With ORIC registration and charitable status secured, Oyster Tribe successfully accessed government funding to support its programs and initiatives. Securing $500k in the first 6 months.
Oyster Tribe launched impactful community programs and forged valuable partnerships, driving positive change and empowering the Aboriginal community. Delivering the first healing program aligned to strategic goals in 2024
Sheena Olsen, a community leader in Dubbo, NSW, envisioned Oyster Tribe as an Aboriginal-controlled organisation delivering culturally appropriate support and programs. Success required partnering with advisors who understood cultural appropriateness and could develop social enterprise models acceptable to community elders.
Establishing the organisation presented significant hurdles, including navigating ORIC registration, gaining charitable status, and developing a sustainable business model that would support long-term operations and community impact.
Oyster Hub provided end-to-end support through business advisory, registration assistance, and strategic planning. This partnership enabled Oyster Tribe to secure government funding, deliver impactful programs, forge valuable partnerships, and ultimately empower Aboriginal self-determination while contributing to closing the gap.
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Oyster Tribe, led by CEO Sheena Olsen, overcame initial setup and strategic planning hurdles to establish vital community programs in Dubbo, NSW. Their success empowers Aboriginal self-determination and highlights the resilience of Indigenous-led initiatives.
Oyster Tribe, led by CEO Sheena Olsen, overcame initial setup and strategic planning hurdles to establish vital community programs in Dubbo, NSW. Their success empowers Aboriginal self-determination and highlights the resilience of Indigenous-led initiatives.
Jarred is self-employed and operates a computer repair and sales business. He previously defaulted on a $250,000 tax debt, for which he had a monthly payment plan of $10,500. To try and pay off the debt, he intended to sell his home and downsize. However, his house requires approximately $200,000 in renovations to reach its market value of $1050,000; currently, it’s valued at around $650,000 with an existing mortgage of $300,000.