During Indigenous Business Month, 13 aspiring Indigenous entrepreneurs from across the Torres Strait graduated from the Torres Strait Regional Authority’s (TSRA) You Sabe Business course, gaining valuable skills and confidence to launch and grow their own business.

The TSRA proudly hosted the You Sabe Business graduation ceremonies on 16 October in Bamaga, and 18 October on Thursday Island, marking a significant milestone for these emerging business leaders. Through a series of free workshops, participants had the opportunity to explore their business ideas, learn essential operational strategies, and gain insights into the market engagement.

One of the graduates, Salu Wailu, shared her vision of launching a women’s diving business on Mer, aspiring to provide an alternative income opportunity for women in her community.

“The You Sabe Business program is a great opportunity and opened doors for me in the business space. I just want to make a difference for my community and give women other options,” Ms Wailu said.

TSRA Chairperson Napau Pedro Stephen AM praised the graduates for their commitment and drive.

“TSRA continues to empower Indigenous businesses within our region,” Mr Stephen said.

“I want to congratulate each graduate on completing the TSRA You Sabe Business program. Completing these workshops while balancing the demands of family, culture, and community can be challenging, but their commitment demonstrates their passion and drive to succeed.

“The You Sabe Business graduates are paving the way for a brighter future, not just for themselves, but for yumi people.

“I am proud to see them stepping up as leaders and showing that our strength lies in our ability to shape our own futures,” he said.

TSRA’s next You Sabe Business workshop is scheduled for March 2025, with expressions of interest opening on 2 December 2024 and closing on 1 January 2025.

For more information visit our website www.tsra.gov.au