National Reconciliation Week is a time that speaks deeply to who we are. It’s more than a moment – it’s a chance to reflect, honour our Elders, and walk together toward a stronger, more connected future.  This year’s theme, Bridging Now to Next, reminds us that reconciliation is a journey. One that starts with truth-telling, […]

At Wamarra, we say “when one of us wins, we all win”—and in April, we witnessed that spirit in action as we celebrated the 2025 graduates of our Bulabul Development Program. Named after the Wiradjuri word for “together”, Bulabul reflects our belief that leadership is a shared journey. It’s about developing our people, sharing knowledge, […]

At Wamarra, our vision has always been clear – to create real opportunities for our mob and build a community where everyone can continue to thrive. Today, that vision is a reality. Through meaningful long-term employment, our team is not just building projects; they are building better futures for themselves, their families, and their communities. […]

For Tori Kellett, stepping into civil construction wasn’t just about changing careers – it was about embracing a new challenge and proving to herself what’s possible. After five years in education, she felt the pull toward something different, something outside her comfort zone. That’s when she found Wamarra. A proud Yorta Yorta and Juru woman, […]

Wamarra’s driven by a mission to enhance the economic independence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through long-term, meaningful career opportunities. Stories like Jake Weston’s remind us why this work matters. Jake, a proud Yorta Yorta and Wemba Wemba man, spent nine years working in abattoirs before deciding it was time for a change. […]

At Wamarra, we believe in more than just building infrastructure—we’re committed to building careers, opportunities, and a brighter future for First Nations people in the construction industry. That’s why we’re proud to be part of the Ignite Graduate Program, a transformative initiative designed to empower the next generation of industry leaders. Through the Ignite Program, […]

What a day it was celebrating the opening of our new office at 112 Fitzmaurice Street on Wiradjuri Country. Our expansion into the Riverina region has been a long-standing aspiration of our Managing Director, Hayden Heta, who is a proud Wiradjuri man with strong ties to the area. With over 30 guests, we kicked off […]

Congratulations to Phil Cooper, a proud Gunditjmara man, on his promotion to Leading Hand at Wamarra! Starting as a labourer with Wamarra just 2 years ago, Phil completed the Bulabul Leadership Program earlier in the year, climbing up the ranks to Team Leader and now Leading Hand, showing incredible leadership and adaptability. The Bulabul program […]

We are thrilled to announce that Wamarra has attained the Work Health and Safety Accreditation by the Federal Safety Commissioner! This significant achievement is a testament to our commitment to implementing the highest health and safety standards within the building and construction industry across Australia and reflects our dedication to creating a culturally safe working […]

This NAIDOC Week, we came together to celebrate and share Aboriginal culture as one, holding our annual Kup Murri on the lands of the Wadawurrung people. Over 200 people gathered, giving us the opportunity to share our Aboriginal cultural traditions with non-Indigenous people as part of Symal Group’s broader Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) commitment to driving […]