SKS Indigenous
Empowering the next generation.
SKS Indigenous Technologies is committed to closing the gap and promoting reconciliation through economic independence and employment opportunities.
A Purposeful Partnership
In 2022, SKS Indigenous Technologies was launched in partnership with SKS Technologies providing comprehensive audio visual, communications and electrical solutions across Australia. SKS Indigenous Technologies exhibits a uniquely successful combination, founded on a genuine motivation to contribute its knowledge and organisational structure to the advancement of young Indigenous people as well as a commercial imperative to drive operational growth across Australia.
Led by proud Gunditjmara and Wiradjuri man Chris Johnson as Managing Director, SKS Indigenous Technologies is committed to closing the gap and promoting reconciliation through economic independence and employment opportunities, particularly via apprenticeships and school based programs. Over the past 2 years, Chris has recruited over 32 Indigenous staff members across Australia and SKS Indigenous Technologies has injected over $2 million into Indigenous households. In its second year alone, SKS Indigenous Technologies secured contracts and undertook projects across six states in a range of market sectors including defence, retail, government, corporate, education and mining, achieving a revenue of $10 million. As of September 2024, work on hand was spread across projects in the defence, corporate, retail, government, education, data centres and technology, and mining sectors.
Promoting Economic Independence
SKS Technologies has a set minimum target for their overall Indigenous employment throughout the SKS Technologies Group to exceed the national Indigenous percentage of the total Australian population. Ultimately, it is intended that SKS Indigenous Technologies will operate with a 100% indigenous workforce, growing the business and creating more opportunities for young people to commence on a career path with skills that will support them for their working lives.
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Our Projects
SKS Indigenous Technologies delivers Audio Visual, Communications and Electrical solutions nationally, providing a full end to end technology solution that connects government and private sector clients.
Story behind the logo
Chris Johnson is the designer behind the Aboriginal artwork within the SKS Indigenous Technologies logo which reflects the tight connection that the Johnson and Jinks families share.
Chris Johnson said, ‘It was important that the artwork design portrays and symbolises the two families coming together where common values and beliefs are shared. Waterholes are a principal of life in the remote parts of Australia where people meet for physical and spiritual sustenance.’
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Community Engagement
SKS Indigenous is deeply committed to fostering strong community connections through its sponsorship of local sports teams. By supporting clubs including the Houghton Districts Girls Football Club and the Keilor Park Junior Soccer Club, SKS Indigenous not only provides financial backing but also promotes participation in sports among young people. This engagement helps to build resilience and economic prosperity within local communities, encouraging youth development and creating opportunities for future success.
We are driven by a passion and vision of a more equitable Australia and Indigenous economic independence and prosperity.
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Paths of Unity
In 2024, SKS Technologies proudly celebrated a significant milestone: a decade of innovation, collaboration, and growth. To illustrate acknowledgement, we engaged Bayley Mifsud, Merindah-Gunya, an exceptionally talented Indigenous artist who has created masterpieces for renowned businesses across Australia.
In collaboration with SKS, Merindah-Gunya has crafted a unique piece of art that embodies our corporate colours and seamlessly integrates our people, locations, and services into a unified whole.