Barada Barna is all about building a strong future for our people through business. By running their own Indigenous traditional owner companies, we are creating jobs, training opportunities and real pathways for our mob to work on Country and stay connected to culture.
One of our standout businesses is 3BB Contracting, which is our 100 percent Indigenous owned company that does everything from land rehab and cultural heritage work to mining and civil earthworks.
It is not just about business, it is about creating meaningful work and long term benefits for our people.
Barada Barna’s Cultural Heritage arm Winnaa Pty Ltd is dedicated to preserving and honouring the cultural heritage of the Barada Barna People. We offer a range of culturally connected services that ensure the protection and respectful management of significant cultural sites and artifacts.
Providing Traditional Owner personnel to assist in the identification, clearance, and storage of cultural artifacts, ensuring that these items are handled with the utmost respect and care.
Designing and constructing Cultural Gardens to store and display culturally significant artifacts, such as scar trees, allowing these important elements of our heritage to be preserved and appreciated.
Delivering Cultural Awareness training sessions that educate and inform organisations about the importance of cultural heritage, fostering a deeper understanding and respect for Indigenous cultures.
Implementing Cultural Capability Training Programs tailored for corporate businesses, helping them to integrate cultural awareness into their operations and build stronger connections with Indigenous communities.
Through these services, Winnaa Pty Ltd aim to support the respectful preservation of cultural heritage, empowering businesses and communities to work together in protecting and celebrating our shared cultural legacy.
3BB Contracting is a 100% Indigenous-owned and operated company under the Barada Barna Aboriginal Corporation (BBAC). Governed by traditional owners, we possess extensive knowledge of the land, cultural heritage, and the traditional owner community across our country. At 3BB Contracting, our purpose is to build capability and provide mutually beneficial services within the communities where we operate, creating opportunities such as employment, training, education, and contracts for our people and local businesses.
3BB Contracting specialises in providing cultural heritage management, environmental rehabilitation, and general mining and earthworks services to the resources sector. We have the capability to perform all works associated with earthworks and progressive rehabilitation, including the early stages of mine exploration and development, the operational phase, and the closure of mature sites. Our expertise in rehabilitation covers all aspects, from the initial technical assessment of soil, vegetation, waste, water, and contaminants before any disturbance, through to construction, maintenance, monitoring, and governance of rehabilitated and contaminated sites.
We achieve this through 3BB Contracting’s in-house capabilities, complemented by our strategic partners.
Our focus is to assist and empower our Barada Barna people to be self-reliant and to maintain a strong sense of identity within the community.
Bargala Nanhi is a 100% Indigenous Owned subsidary company of Barada Barna Aboriginal Corporation. We are a trusted and dedicated native seed provider based in Central Queensland.
With plans to specialise in the collection, propagation, and supply of high-quality native seeds, we support the restoration of the natural landscapes, land rehabilitation, and sustainable agriculture. We pride ourselves on our commitment to biodiversity, environmental sustainability, and providing the highest standards of seed quality to our clients.
We supply native seeds to land restoration projects, conservation initiatives, and mining enterprises throughout Central Queensland, prioritising ecological balance and sustainability. In collaboration with land management programs, we work to restore and protect native plant species and preserve traditional landscapes.
