Origin Story

We are building a movement.

15 Times Better (15xB) was founded by Torres Strait Islander (Moa and Masig Islands) Topaz McAuliffe, one of Australia’s most successful First Nations engagement specialists. ​

Alongside social impact expert Russell James and the 15xB team, we bring over 50 years of combined experience in addressing First Nations inequality.

Topaz and Russell led one of Australia’s most successful First Nations engagement programs – working with Coles Group to become the largest private-sector employer of First Nations people, and one of Australia’s largest supporters of First Nations businesses and community organisations.

Our work has been recognised by Forbes, UN Global Compact, Australian Human Rights Commission, and Social Impact Measurement Network Australia.

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Qantas, a proud partner of 15 Times Better
Transurban, a proud partner of 15 Times Better
Shell, a proud partner of 15 Times Better
IFM Investors, a client of 15 Times Better. We actioned an assessment of First Nations engagement activity and IFM Investors' Australian infrastructure assets
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