Self Made Indigenous Corporation is an Indigenous-led social enterprise and charity creating evidence-informed pathways for at-risk and Indigenous young people through mentoring, social and emotional wellbeing, cultural engagement, research, and systems change. Self Made Indigenous Corporation works with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, at-risk youth, education, justice, health and communities to strengthen cultural identity, confidence, wellbeing and future pathways.

Our work is grounded in Aboriginal leadership, lived experience, relational practice, youth voice and PhD-informed research. We create environments where young people are seen through their strengths, not their risks.

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Many young people experiencing school disengagement, justice contact, trauma, social exclusion or cultural disconnection are not lacking potential. They are often navigating systems that have not built the trust, cultural safety, belonging or continuity needed for meaningful engagement.

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Everything we do is grounded in the Indigenous Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Framework, recognising that wellbeing extends beyond mental health alone.

Our programs strengthen:

• Belonging: young people experience trust, safety and connection.

• Identity: culture, story and community are treated as protective strengths.

• Wellbeing: young people build confidence, emotional regulation and self-awareness.

• Pathways: young people develop goals and move toward education, training, employment and leadership.

• Systems: partners gain stronger ways to engage, measure and support young people over time.

By strengthening these areas, we help create stronger mental health outcomes, greater resilience, and increased engagement in education, training and community.

 

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To empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to thrive by strengthening social and emotional wellbeing, cultural identity, and community connection through mentoring, throughcare, and evidence-informed programs that support positive mental health outcomes, educational engagement, and long-term success.

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Self Made Indigenous Corporation empowers Indigenous young people to create opportunity, lead with pride, and build stronger futures through culture and self-determination.

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While many organisations provide services to young people, Self Made Indigenous Corporation specialises in understanding how to engage young people who may not engage with services at all.

Our work focuses on building trust, strengthening identity, creating culturally safe environments, and developing meaningful relationships that support long-term change.

Through ongoing PhD research in:

• Mentoring and Throughcare

• Youth Engagement

• Social and Emotional Wellbeing

we continuously refine and evaluate our approaches to ensure they create measurable impact.