Origin Story

We are building a movement.

Founded by Topaz McAuliffe one of Australia’s most successful First Nations engagement specialists. ​

Together with business partner Russell James, a social impact professional with more than 20 years’ experience in First Nations engagement they have been closing the gap since 2018.​

15 Times Better team are the driving force behind one of Australia’s most successful and enduring First Nations engagement programs, leading the Coles Group to become the largest corporate sector employer of First Nations people and one of Australia’s largest supporters of First Nations businesses, supplier diversity and community organisation engagement.​

Our work with Coles has been recognised by Forbes, UN Global Compact and Australian Human Rights Commission.​