Empowering Indigenous people and businesses through building Australian Infrastructure.
Formed in 2014 by the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owners Corporations and Icon, Barpa is a purpose-driven company committed to social and generational change. At our core, we strive to create lasting impact through economic empowerment, employment, and respectful engagement with First Nations people.
Whether building critical infrastructure or delivering projects in operational environments, Barpa delivers the standards and reliability of a major contractor, while maintaining the agility, cultural integrity, and care of a purpose-driven Indigenous business.
We pride ourselves on our Indigenous employment outcomes, our support of other Indigenous-owned businesses, and our commitment to initiatives that improve the health, wellbeing, and prosperity of Indigenous Australians.
National Capability
With a national workforce of over 100 staff and offices in five states and two territories, we have the capacity and agility to deliver projects across urban, regional, and remote locations across Australia.
From design & construct and new builds to fitouts, refurbishment and infrastructure upgrades, our teams hands-on, values-led approach, ensure seamless execution and exceptional outcomes for clients including Federal and State Government departments, Universities, Councils, Not for Profits, Private Companies and Tier One contractors.
Our approach embodies the requirements and aims of the Federal Government’s Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP), related state policies, and corporate Reconciliation Action Plans.
Our Values
Our success is based on a collaborative approach that is built on our values of RESPECT to ensure the best project outcomes.
- Reconciliation
- Excellence
- Safety
- Pride
- Equality
- Culture
- Teamwork
Why Barpa?
With an 11 year history, Barpa has the experience, resources and financial capacity to deliver construction projects throughout Australia.
Choosing Barpa for your next project guarantees:
- The engagement of a Supply Nation certified company and solution to meet your Indigenous procurement targets
- Proven advanced construction capability with major contractor standards and reliability.
- Respectful Indigenous engagement
- Dedicated training and employment opportunities for Indigenous people
- The support of Indigenous trade contractors and the Indigenous Business sector