ETC’s First Nations Report Card celebrates the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
At ETC, we’re committed to supporting First Nations peoples achieve their employment, training and business goals while contributing to stronger communities across the regions we serve.
Our 2025-26 First Nations Outcomes Report Card highlights the positive outcomes achieved throughout the financial year and reflects the strength of the relationships we’ve built with First Nations peoples, communities, organisations and employers.
It also demonstrates our ongoing commitment to reconciliation and creating opportunities that support economic participation, personal growth and community connection.
First Nations outcomes 2025-26 snapshot
Between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026, ETC achieved the following outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across our footprint:
- 1,197 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people placed into employment through ETC’s employment services programs
- 1,755+ mentoring and cultural support sessions delivered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander customers across ETC’s employment services regions
- 249 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people commenced ETC training courses
- 44 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people supported through Workforce Australia – Self-Employment Assistance
- 29 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people employed by ETC as at 30 June 2026
- 11 National Reconciliation Week events hosted across ETC’s footprint
- 10 NAIDOC Week events attended and supported across NSW and Queensland
- 8 First Nations organisations and events sponsored
These outcomes reflect people building careers, starting businesses, strengthening skills, connecting with culture and creating brighter futures for themselves, their families and their communities.
Walking together and creating lasting impact
The outcomes in this report reflect more than employment, training and business participation. They represent the everyday support, encouragement and practical assistance provided to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across ETC’s footprint.
Throughout the year, ETC worked alongside individuals at different stages of their journey. For some, this meant gaining employment, enrolling in training or exploring self-employment opportunities. For others, it meant receiving mentoring, accessing cultural support, building confidence or taking the first steps towards future goals.
Beyond direct service delivery, ETC remained actively involved in communities through National Reconciliation Week events, NAIDOC Week celebrations and a range of community partnerships and sponsorships. These activities provided opportunities to celebrate culture, learn from local communities and support initiatives that are important to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Together, these efforts contribute to outcomes that cannot always be measured by statistics alone. They help strengthen cultural understanding, support individual aspirations and reinforce ETC’s commitment to walking alongside First Nations peoples and communities.
ETC remains committed to continuing this work and creating positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across New South Wales and Queensland.
ETC’s Reconciliation Action Plan
ETC’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) remains a cornerstone of our commitment to reconciliation.
Our RAP guides the way we build relationships, show respect and create opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It helps ensure reconciliation is embedded across our organisation, influencing how we engage with communities, support our employees and deliver services.
Through our RAP commitments, ETC continues to:
- Strengthen relationships with First Nations communities and organisations
- Increase cultural understanding and awareness across the organisation
- Promote culturally safe and inclusive practices
- Support employment, education and economic participation outcomes for First Nations peoples
- Celebrate and recognise First Nations cultures, histories and achievements.
Reconciliation is an ongoing journey. We remain committed to listening, learning and working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to create meaningful and lasting change. Learn more >
