Barbara and Frank, drawn together by shared experiences from their backgrounds, have discovered a common vision for the future. This shared vision, rooted in their past, is dedicated to increasing opportunities, promoting economic participation, and uplifting the wealth of our communities. Their unique journeys, shaped by similar life experiences, have converged into a unified path for a brighter future.
Barbara and Frank, united by common experiences, are dedicated to uplifting communities through increased opportunities and economic participation. Lisa Kelly's artwork beautifully captures their transformative journey.
Artwork by Lisa Kelly
I’m Barbara, a proud Gumbaynggirr woman and the eldest of three siblings. I grew up on Dharug Country in Western Sydney. As a mother of five wonderful children and a grandmother to six grandsons and one granddaughter, family is at the heart of my life.
Professionally, I co-own and serve as the Executive Director of Modern Indigenous Group. Our business is driven by passion and commitment. We advocate for equity, community empowerment, generational change, cultural respect, wisdom, and knowledge sharing. Our mission is to promote economic participation and enable Aboriginal wealth and prosperity.
Through our services, we foster economic growth, support employment, and amplify the rich talent within our First Nations communities. We are dedicated to capacity building and strengthening engagement with First Nation businesses, creating a positive impact for all
Our services enable Aboriginal wealth and prosperity. We create positive impact by fostering economic growth, supporting employment, and promoting the rich talent within our Indigenous communities.
Sourcing goods and services from Indigenous businesses.
Showcasing the talent of other Indigenous businesses.
Strengthening engagement with Indigenous businesses and talent.
Our experienced carpenters can handle a variety of carpentry repairs, including fixing squeaky floors, repairing damaged trim, and replacing broken cabinetry or furniture components.
Whether it's a sticking door, a broken windowpane ,or damaged hardware, our team can perform repairs to ensure smooth operation and security for your doors and windows.
From small holes to larger patches , we offer expert drywall repair services to restore the integrity and appearance of your walls efficiently and seamlessly.
Whether it's covering up scuffs and scratches or refreshing the paint in a specific area, our painters can provide painting touch-ups to maintain the appearance of your interior and exterior spaces.
From designing modern office layouts to installing partitions, lighting, and furnishings, our team delivers complete commercial fitouts that optimize space, enhance functionality, and reflect your brand’s identity.
Whether it's removing fixtures, repairing walls, or reinstating flooring, our office makegoods service ensures your space is returned to its original condition, meeting all lease-end obligations.
From rough-in to final handover, we clear debris and dust, remove paint and grout haze, and polish fixtures, floors and glazing. Scheduled to your build program to keep trades moving and deliver a handover-ready site.
For offices, retail and light industrial spaces, we provide routine or after-hours service. Touch-point sanitising, kitchens and restrooms, floors, windows and waste—flexible plans to match your traffic and standards.
We understand the urgency of reactive maintenance issues and strive to respond promptly to our service request , minimizing downtime and inconvenience.
Count on us for dependable maintenance solutions that surpass expectations, ensuring your property stays safe, functional, and comfortable.
Our team consists of experienced and skilled tradespeople who have the expertise to trouble shoot and resolve a variety of maintenance issues efficiently and effectively.
We offer cost-effective solutions tailored to your budget and requirements, helping you save money on unnecessary repairs and replacements.
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