our story
Managing Director and Founder, Trish Botha is a proud Australian and a descendant of the Kanak and Aboriginal communities. Inspired by her great uncle Eddie Mabo’s pioneering work in Indigenous recognition, Trish has dedicated her career to fostering real economic development and investment opportunities for ATSI entrepreneurs and women-led start-up companies. This is Trish’s story and the story of the Arise team of problem solvers, who share her passion for ending poverty and creating generational wealth for every Australian.
MEET TRISH
Trish brings expertise in cultural translation to government practices both nationally and internationally. She has been part of successful aid projects performed across the Asia-Pacific and Africa.
Trish was the co-founder and CEO of a not-for-profit, providing management and strategic leadership expertise. The role included programme development work with indigenous communities seeking to increase sectors such as education, employment and the economic sector. More recently, Trish has been involved in both Federal and State Government processes, enabling her to understand the generational complexities of Australia's governance framework and bring practical solutions for clients.

vision
Arise exists to solve today’s complex social and business problems through a diverse range of innovative products, services and expertise.
mission
Innovative Solutions for Today’s Challenges
ACHIEVING OUR MISSION
Strategic Partnerships
By maximising proven business partnerships and networks, and as a proud Supply Nation registered organisation, we ensure that our products are of the highest standard and delivered to our clients promptly.
Community Engagement
Arise commits to maintaining a strong and visible presence in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community nationwide, ensuring that the required services and products reach the end user, with a minimum of interference or dilution of quality.
Prosperity for All
Arise will look to build a strong financial base for community development activities and infrastructure by becoming the supplier of choice for Closing the Gap between the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community and mainstream Australia.
Outcomes Focused
Arise ATSI Corp will ensure that every program and product delivered will produce measurable improved outcomes for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community.
Flexibility
Arise ATSI Corporation will remain a dynamic, needs focused, service provider that will rely on innovation and creativity, in order to meet the changing needs of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community.
“Effectiveness without ethics can be unethical. But, equally, ethics without effect can be unethical.” – Hugo Slim
CAPABILITIES
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Project Management
Leadership Development
Community Development
Education and Workforce Development
Economic Development
Governance and Compliance
Resource Industry Specialisation
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