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

49%

of clients are female

2390

businesses created and expanded since 2008

38%

of clients are Indigenous

80%

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

Client Stories

Thelma Hobson, Cape York Peninsula QLD

Today we are introducing you to Thelma, an Indigenous artist and a small business owner in Lockhart River QLD. Thelma sells her acrylic art on…

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Colin, Cohan Leather, Bundaberg QLD

Today we are introducing you to Colin, a leather craftsman and the small business owner of Cohan Leather in Stonelands QLD. Colin is a self-taught…

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Jess, Yoniology, Brisbane South QLD

Today we are introducing you to Jess who is the owner of Yoniology, a small business that sells feminine hygiene products. Jess had always been…

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News

Indigenous Business Month: ‘Powering the Indigenous Economy’

The 2021 theme for Indigenous Business Month is ‘Powering the Indigenous Economy.’ This recognises the entrepreneurial and innovative power of Indigenous businesses across Australia. It…

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Meet Toomelah Local Aboriginal Land Council

Today we are introducing you to the Toomelah Local Aboriginal Land Council (TLALC). TLALC represents the interests and aspirations of the Gomeroi people who call…

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Why Every Business Owners Should Have a Mentor

A business mentor is an experienced business person who provides support to a business owner*. Many Rivers has a diverse team of coaches that are…

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