WINYA is a 'profit-for-purpose' business that's disrupted the furniture industry, not only for their social impact, but for its sustainable and ethical practices.
Their unique business model places indigenous trainees and apprentices into furniture factories Australia-wide.
WINYA has won several major national awards, recognising its use of recycled timbers from outback mine-site clearing.
Since we spoke with directors Deb Barwick and Greg Welsh earlier this year, WINYA's Canberra showroom has filled numerous orders from government departments.
Recently, WINYA won a major contract to supply vibrant, hand-stitched ottomans to the National Gallery of Australia, while screens featuring stunning patterns from Indigenous artists working in Central Australia are sold as room dividers.
With sales through its Canberra showroom increasing by 20 per cent this year, Winya can now expand opportunities for indigenous trainees.
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