Success Journeys
CPCC
First Australians Capital is proud to support Indigenous owned and operated social enterprise and
charity, Currency Print and Corporate Communications (CPCC).
CPCC is the o nly Indigenous-owned printing business operating in the state of Victoria.
CPCC delivers high-quality print services which lead to real jobs and training opportunities for
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
“As a growing First Nations Australian social enterprise, our collective objective is to build a strong workforce, provide cost effective services and support our people to access sustainable employment and training opportunities” says Sara Stuart, CEO of CPCC.
Determined to create change for Australia’s First Nations communities, CPCC prints with a clear purpose. It is a certified social enterprise (Social Traders), a registered Supply Nation supplier, and a member of the Kinaway Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce. CPCC’s vision to reduce poverty, close gaps and address socio-economic disparity faced by First Nations peoples directly aligns with the ambitions of First Australians Capital. First Australians Capital strives to create long-term economic sustainability and inclusion for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We unlock opportunities by investing in Indigenous businesses; We seek to improve social and cultural well-being in our nation; We seed and sustain innovation; Encourage entrepreneurship within First Nations communities; Provide support to Indigenous-led start-up businesses requiring finance, and an ecosystem of wrap-around support services to help businesses build capability and capacity
How did FAC help CPCC?
First Australians Capital provided pre-approval for a new equipment finance facility for CPCC which was funded through a Westpac funding partnership. FAC worked alongside CPCC to provide support services and mentorship. We re-worked cash-flow processes and large-scale budgets and extended marketing and re-branding support.
A model of impact
Supply Nation’s Sleeping Giant Report examines the social return on investment (SROI) of Indigenous businesses, showing on average, every $1 spent with an Indigenous business returns $4.41 in social impact through employment, community support and capability building (amongst a range of impact measured). CPCC is driven by the needs they see in the community to build opportunity and skill.
“As a First Nations business we believe in the dynamic creativity and depth of our people’s skills – the mentoring and support programs through FAC give us both a sense of confidence and ability to invest in our people and their unique creative and communication skills”, Sara Stuart comments.
The eco-system for the future
Businesses like CPCC demonstrate the compounding potential and value of an inclusive economic eco-system; One that recycles and shares knowledge and equal opportunities for all.
“As a First Nation Australian business we believe in self-determination and that our grounded and connected energy allows for culture, knowledge sharing, community consultation and inclusion. FAC’s mentoring and support programs is a good fit for us, and we value their holistic approach to business and business relations”.
If you or your business is looking for support to grow or identify new opportunities, get in touch with us, have a yarn and tell us about your business.
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