Kim Collard, a proud Balladong-Whadjuk man of the Noongar Nation, is the visionary behind two of Australia’s most successful Indigenous-owned businesses: Kulbardi, a national office supplies provider, and Kooya Australia Fleet Services. Under Kim’s leadership, these businesses have flourished on a national scale, creating employment opportunities for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people.
A passionate advocate for Indigenous self-determination, Kim also established the Bibbulmun Fund, dedicating five percent of his companies' profits to support Aboriginal-led initiatives. Since 2014, the fund has raised over $1.6 million, supporting 24 charitable organisations and thousands of individuals across Australia.
With a career spanning over three decades, Kim has mentored Indigenous youth and played a key role in supporting emerging Aboriginal businesses. He collaborates with government and private sectors, championing Indigenous rights, economic empowerment and intercultural understanding. Kim’s unwavering commitment to social and economic progress has left an indelible mark on First Nations communities across the country.