PwC and Murra Boost Initiative

What is the PwC and MURRA Boost Initiative?

The PwC MURRA Boost Initiative is a partnership between PwC and the MURRA Alumni of the Melbourne Business School, whereby PwC provide $30,000 in skills and expertise to support a winning Indigenous Business to support a specific issue that will allow for future growth.

Launched in 2016, the initiative is designed to help strengthen and build capacity within an Indigenous organisation within Australia.

“We are proud to offer this opportunity to assist an Indigenous business to achieve its goals, to strengthen its business practices and continue to be a leader for others in the sector.” – Kim Cheater, PwC RAP Chair. 

What is the Selection Criteria?

• Indigenous business – 51% majority owned by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person
• The business issue identified will allow for future growth in the business.
• PwC has the appropriate skills and expertise to support the issue.
• The scope of work to be undertaken is within $30k budget.
• No conflict of interest with other PwC related work.
• A commitment of full and transparent disclosure to enable the team to provide an accurate assessment of your business.
• Commitment to attend regular meetings with project team (either face to face or via conference call).

How do I apply for the PwC MURRA Boost Initiative?

Applications are now open. Complete the PwC Murra Boost application form.

How will the winning business be selected?

A selection panel made up of Associate Professor Michelle Evans (MBS) and Kim Cheater (PwC) will decide on the successful application with winners to be notified. 

Important dates and submission process

• Applications open now
• Online applications close at 5pm on 18th October
• PwC will notify applicants of the outcome the week commencing 23rd October
• Winners will be acknowledged virtually at the end of Indigenous Business Month
• The project will commence upon agreement with the successful applicant, and the PwC team undertaking the project

Information and assistance

Please contact Erin or Lan should you need further assistance or information:

Erin Woolford
PwC
08 8218 7029
erin.woolford@pwc.com

Lan Hoang
Communications
MURRA Indigenous Business Master Class
socialimpact@mbs.edu
0432 160 692

Previous Winners

The Australian BlackCard (BlackCard) is a specialist consultancy providing cultural capability training and consultancy services to enable people and organisations to work effectively with members of the Aboriginal community. BlackCard’s purpose is working with people, not for people, with the genius of Aboriginal Knowledge.

Kakadu Tiny Tots is a wholly Australian owned company that creates authentic Aboriginal clothing, accessories and artwork. All of their designs originate and are uniquely handcrafted in remote Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory of Australia.

Marrawah Law is a multi-award winning legal practice formed in 2013, Marrawah Law represents the combined strengths of three firms with over 75 years experience in the practice of law for government, corporate and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. Their expertise in the areas of native title and cultural heritage law are recognised nationally.

Biodiversity Australia’s ambition was to develop expertise and create more employment opportunities for the local Indigenous community. Senior staff at Biodiversity Australia provide expert environmental management services for major urban, rural and industrial developments. The company also works on infrastructure projects, including civil and major linear infrastructure works.

Ngakkan Nyaagu (NGNY) is a one hundred percent Aboriginal owned company co-founded by Liam Ridgeway and John Saulo that is firmly focused on their goal of establishing a vibrant Indigenous Digital Economy. Ngakkan Nyaagu means ‘see’ in Wergaia and Gumbaynggirr languages.