Standing united to make sure the communities connected to our work are better off because of it.
Social impact isn't a by-product of what we do at Baldja — it's the reason we exist. As a Supply Nation Certified, majority Indigenous-owned joint venture between RSGx, Wilco Electrical and Kardan Construction, we're driven by a shared commitment to Indigenous economic participation: creating real employment, building skills, and making sure the communities connected to our projects are better off because of them.
Indigenous Business Spend
$15M+
Spent with Aboriginal businesses
Apprenticeships
40+
Including 34 electrical
Upskilling Positions
80+
Created across our workforce
10%
of all forecasted project profits committed to Aboriginal training and upskilling
It started with a promise. In 2016, our co-founder Frank Mitchell committed to creating 20 apprenticeships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by 2020 — the "20 by 20" program. That promise became the foundation of everything Baldja stands for today.
Frank Mitchell — Co-Founder, Baldja · Director, Wilco Electrical
Baldja proudly partners with the business behind Frank Mitchell, named 2026 Australian of the Year – Local Hero. A proud Noongar man, Frank turned his own life-changing electrical apprenticeship into opportunity for others, creating over 70 Aboriginal upskilling positions.
Inspired by his values of reciprocity and responsibility, Baldja backs its purpose with cultural safety training and ongoing support for our Aboriginal workforce. This isn't a gesture — it's an obligation, backed by action.
Our commitment is built into how we operate: Baldja sets aside 10% of forecasted project profits to support Aboriginal training and upskilling — a founding commitment, not a target.
Through initiatives like the Kardan Pathway program and the "20 by 20" apprenticeship drive, we've delivered 40+ apprenticeships (including 34 electrical apprentices), 80+ upskilling positions, and over $15 million spent with Aboriginal businesses.
