Aboriginal Impact Index

Our Index represents the economic value transferred from Australian Indigenous Coffee into the hands of Aboriginal people through wages, supply spend, dividends, volunteering and pro bono services.

At Australian Indigenous Coffee, our purpose extends far beyond serving exceptional coffee. As a proudly Aboriginal-owned and operated company, we reinvest directly into Aboriginal-led initiatives that build community resilience, create opportunity, and strengthen culture.

We support programs in literacy, arts, culture, entrepreneurship, youth development, and economic empowerment across Australia. It is our long-term commitment to building strong, sustainable futures for Aboriginal communities. Every cup of coffee we serve helps fuel these programs—creating opportunities, preserving culture, and investing in the next generation.

Over the past ten years, we have built strong relationships with national companies across Australia, working collaboratively to create training and employment opportunities. Our commitment to community engagement goes beyond business; it is about the social impact and value we create through our community engagement programs.

Programs Funded

  • Beans to Books

    Promoting literacy by delivering culturally relevant books to children, families, and communities across Australia. Supported organisations including Gunawirra, Thryve NSW SNAICC, Wungening Corporation, Bimberi Youth Justice Centre, and Coota Girls Aboriginal Corporation

  • Creative Writing Grants

    (in partnership with Magabala Books)

    Annual grants supporting Aboriginal authors and illustrators to tell stories that connect communities and deepen understanding. Past recipients include Charmaine Papertalk Green, Casey Mulder, Jenny Fraser, and Dr Jared Thomas

  • Heroes Project

    (in partnership with Magabala Books)

    Celebrating Aboriginal heroes in literature to inspire pride, belonging, and ambition among Aboriginal youth.

  • Come Fly With Me

    Addressing fear of flying that prevents Aboriginal youth from accessing opportunities. Partnering with Perth Airport to create a culturally rich children’s book celebrating flight. Written and illustrated by Noongar artist Kambarni Bin Sellah

  • Subsidised Creative Spaces

    Supporting Aboriginal artists by reducing the financial barriers to accessing studio space. Subsidised spaces allow artists to focus on creating significant works, experiment with larger formats, and share their cultural expression without the burden of prohibitive costs.

  • Writing Workshops

    Creating culturally safe pathways for emerging Aboriginal authors and illustrators. In partnership with the University of Western Australia. Workshops covered publishing, illustrating children’s books, and writing across genres.

  • Aboriginal Business Futures Fund

    Breaking down economic barriers for Aboriginal entrepreneurs to access business opportunities and capital.

    Future plans: Employ Aboriginal business mentors to support growth in WA

  • Barista Training Program

    Providing free barista and hospitality training to Aboriginal people, with pathways into employment.
    100 Aboriginal baristas trained in the last 3 years delivered in partnership with industry employers to ensure ongoing opportunities.

  • Aboriginal Futures Flyer


    Download our Aboriginal Futures flyer here.
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