FM Magazine Profiles Murrungar’s Vision for Indigenous Economic Participation

July 10, 2026

As Australia celebrates NAIDOC Week 2026 and this year’s theme of “50 Years of Deadly”, Murrungar is proud to be featured in the May edition of Facility Management (FM) Magazine in a four-page feature titled Reconciliation in Action.

 

Written by FM Editor Varun Godinho, the feature explores how Murrungar is creating new pathways for Aboriginal participation in the building services sector through procurement, workforce development and long-term economic opportunity.

In the article, Varun spoke with Murrungar Co-Founder Aaron Clark to discuss his journey from growing up in the Framlingham Aboriginal community in south-west Victoria to helping shape reconciliation initiatives and Indigenous engagement programs across some of Australia’s leading organisations.

The feature highlights Murrungar’s purpose as a Capability Partnership focused on creating meaningful opportunities for Aboriginal people and businesses across the supply chain. Meaning “Build, Grow and Nurture”, Murrungar seeks to connect commercial, government and infrastructure projects with Indigenous suppliers, employment pathways and community outcomes.

The feature also explores Murrungar’s commitment to increasing Indigenous participation in technical careers, supporting Indigenous-owned businesses and helping clients better understand the impact their projects can have on Country, community and long-term economic participation.

Murrungar has set a target of sourcing 20 per cent of its supply chain from Indigenous suppliers within its first three years while also creating pathways for Indigenous technical professionals in the building services sector.

A central theme of the article is the role procurement can play in delivering lasting economic and social impact.

At the heart of Murrungar’s vision is ensuring Aboriginal people participate throughout the value chain, not just at its margins. As Aaron explains:

“I want to ensure that, under the Murrungar way, Aboriginal people can participate in the economy across the whole supply chain in a really meaningful and authentic manner.”

For Murrungar, the recognition comes at a fitting time. This year’s NAIDOC Week theme celebrates five decades of Indigenous resilience, leadership and achievement while looking ahead to the next generation of opportunity and change.

As Australia reflects on 50 years of NAIDOC Week, Murrungar remains focused on creating lasting opportunities through capability, partnership and economic participation for Aboriginal people and communities.

Read the FM Feature

The full Reconciliation in Action feature by FM Editor Varun Godinho was published in the May 2026 edition of Facility Management Magazine and can be viewed online at https://issuu.com/agcoombs/docs/reconciliation_in_action_-_murrungar_feature_artic/3

Learn More About NAIDOC Week 2026

To learn more about NAIDOC Week 2026 and this year’s theme, “50 Years of Deadly”, visit www.naidoc.org.au/about/naidoc-theme 

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