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Who We Are - bilaempower.org

Our Story

BilaEmpower is a First Nations not-for-profit  organisation based on Kaurna Country (South Australia).  We are Supply Nations registered, a certified ACNC charity.


We were co-founded by Bianca Stawiarski and Tod Stokes in 2024, emerging as a decolonised and holistic way to

support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in driving change. 


While privileging First Nations knowledge systems, world views, and definitions of success, BilaEmpower focuses on various aspects of trade to support our charitable impact. 


Founding Directors Bianca Stawiarski, Tod Stokes, and Tania Willis, and now current Board Directors: Bianca Stawiarski, Tod Stokes, Yaleela Torrens, Jenni Walke and Ben Watson are a majority First Nations individuals and sovereign businesses, with all Board Members entrepreneurs and committed to social impact. This registered charity is not merely an organisation; it's a movement. 

Our Services

BilaEmpower is established to support Australian First Nations individuals, families and communities through:


  • Culturally Integrated services.
  • Social and Emotional Wellbeing.
  • First Nations-led Employee Assistance Program.
  • Education and training aimed at personal and business development. 
  • Assisting individuals in starting their own small or micro businesses. 
  • Creating employment and leadership opportunities. 
  • Exploring barriers to employment through research.

Our Board of Directors

Our skills-based and majority First Nations Board of Directors is made up of experienced and dedicated Professionals:


  • Bianca Stawiarski, Chairperson
  • Tod Stokes, Vice Chairperson
  • Ben Watson, Treasurer
  • Yaleela Torrens, Board Director
  • Jenni Walke, Board Director 
  • Michele Galagher:  Company Secretary / Public Officer

BilaEmpower Vision, Impact, and Purpose Statement

Vision

Purpose

Vision

A future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families, and communities thrive through self-determined, culturally integrated pathways to wellbeing, economic empowerment, and leadership. 

Impact

Purpose

Vision

BilaEmpower is transforming lives by strengthening the social and emotional wellbeing of First Nations people, removing systemic barriers to employment and business success, and fostering a deep sense of connection to culture, land, and community. Through culturally integrated healing approaches, education, advocacy, and leadership opportunities, we empower individuals to reclaim their narratives, build sustainable futures, and create intergenerational change. Our work is led by First Nations people, with and for First Nations people, ensuring that our communities shape their own pathways to success. 

Purpose

Purpose

Purpose

To provide benevolent relief and meaningful support to First Nations people experiencing distress due to systemic disadvantage, intergenerational trauma, and disrupted cultural connections. We do this by delivering culturally safe services, fostering economic independence, and advocating for inclusion and equity in all areas of business, employment, and entrepreneurship. Through collaboration, research, and community-driven initiatives, we uplift Indigenous voices, strengthen resilience, and create opportunities for lasting wellbeing. Our culturally integrated healing approaches honour and revitalise traditional knowledge, ensuring that healing is holistic, grounded in community, and led by First Nations people, with and for First Nations people. 

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