About us

Yalagan Group is an Aboriginal owned national company built to create opportunity, strengthen capability and deliver real outcomes. From humble beginnings, we have grown into a trusted partner to some of Australia’s leading organisations across resources, infrastructure, construction and government. Our strength comes from relationships, capability and delivery. We work alongside our partners to solve real workforce and industry challenges, create pathways for people and communities, and build outcomes that last. No noise. No box ticking. Just strong partnerships, genuine impact and a team that gets things done.

Our mission is to build long term partnerships that create opportunity, strengthen capability and deliver lasting value for our clients, our people and the communities we work with.

Discover our history

Welcome Yalagan Group

Yalagan Group was founded by Yuin man Nathan Martin and Sean Wilson, following their meeting in Tribal Warrior’s ‘Never Going Back Program’. Their shared vision aimed to create a business that would make a difference for the community.

2016

Humble beginnings

Yalagan Group commenced operations, focusing on providing training and employment opportunities for Indigenous communities, we begin operating out of Indigenous Cultural Hub - Redfern NSW, here is where our story begins.

2017

Commitment to growth

Commitment and dedication to our community and our company saw Yalagan achieve official Supply Nation registration certification.

2018

Reaching new heights

Yalagan Group reaches a company milestone of engaging with over 20 top tier companies across NSW and WA including, including UGL, John Holland, CPB, CIMIC, Downer, Laing O’Rourke, ARA Group, CIVMEC.

2019

The beginning of Your Registered Training - YRT

Yalagan Group purchases a leading National RTO in Australian Construction Training which has been operating for 20 years and rebrands to be Your Registered Training (YRT).

2020

Entrepreneur of the year award

Nathan Martin was honoured with the Young Indigenous Entrepreneur of the Year Award at Supply Nation’s Supplier Diversity Awards, recognizing his efforts in bringing Yalagan Group to life and demonstrating potential for significant growth in their sector.

2021

Yalagan launches Group Training Organisation in NexGen Pathways

NexGen Pathways launches in NSW & WA, delivering end-to-end apprenticeship and traineeship management with full lifecycle, attraction and recruitment, placement with the right host employer, payroll and compliance, training coordination, and practical, tailored mentoring that keeps people on track. Built on a true “Can Do” mindset and an integrated operating model, we remove friction for employers and create real momentum extending its training services to a broader audience and demonstrating the group’s commitment to national growth.

2023

Expansion of the REvive program

Yalagan Group, in collaboration with Djurwa, BINGO Industries, NexGen Pathways, and Corrective Services NSW, expanded the REvive program. This initiative provides training and employment opportunities for First Nations ex-offenders, aiming to break the cycle of recidivism by offering employment during their final months of incarceration and post-release.

2024

Bridging the

Yalagan established ConnexDC in late 2024 with our partner, securing our first contract offically as a Data Center provider in early 2026 and supporting our education and pathways ecosystem with future focused roles.

2026

Brad Joins the team

Brad Commins officiallly joins the team as a dyamic, experienced and energised market leader.

2027

We believe in

Integrity

We uphold the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and accountability in all that we do. Our commitment to ethical business practices ensures we remain a trusted partner to our clients, communities, and employees.

Innovation

We embrace creativity and forward-thinking solutions to drive meaningful change. By continuously evolving and adapting, we create new opportunities and set new benchmarks in training, employment, and business development.

Inclusivity

We foster a culture of respect, diversity, and belonging. Our mission is to provide equitable opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, ensuring that everyone has a voice and a chance to succeed.

Empowerment

We are dedicated to uplifting individuals and communities through education, employment, and sustainable business practices. By investing in people, we create pathways to long-term success and generational change.