Microenterprise Development | Community Economic Development

We journey with clients and communities providing business support and economic development

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We journey with clients and communities providing business support and economic development

Is Many Rivers right for me?

Many Rivers helps people to start and grow their own small business. There’s no cost to get our support thanks to our generous partners, and we need to make sure we’re supporting people that need our help the most.

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Our Impact

55%

of clients are female

2390

businesses created and expanded since 2008

35%

of clients are Indigenous

71%

of clients are independent of welfare after 5 years operating a business

Client Stories

Andrew, Ngiilay Gift Boxes, South Coast, NSW

Today we are introducing you to Andrew, owner of Ngiilay Gift Boxes, a business that sells Indigenous Gift Boxes on the South Coast of NSW.

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Kodi, Bark’n Billies Grooming, Warrnambool, NSW

Today we are introducing you to Kodi, owner of Bark’n Billies Grooming, a pet grooming business in Warrnambool, NSW.

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Rochelle, Rochelle’s Raku Pottery, Armidale NSW

Meet Rochelle, the small business owner of Rochelle’s Raku Pottery which sells unique, hand-made pottery products and intimate pottery workshops in Armidale NSW. Rochelle has…

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News

Business Journey Update: The Devils Own Ice Creamery

When we last chatted with Martin in September 2020, he had been in business with his wife Emma for almost one year. The Devils’ Own…

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2021 Community Economic Development 2nd Evaluation Report Summary

Many Rivers’ 2nd Community Economic Development Program Annual Monitoring and Evaluation Report conducted by Deloitte Access Economics is now available!   Deloitte Access Economics reports the…

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NAIDOC Week 2022 | ‘Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!

NAIDOC Week 2022 is running from 3-10 July and this year’s theme is ‘Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!  NAIDOC Week celebrations are held around the…

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