Centrally Funded: The SESP is centrally funded by the Department of Education, making it completely free of cost for the participating school. Empowered Tiddas is an essential Aboriginal mentoring program in NSW, delivered by Ripe Mentoring Pty Ltd, tailored to meet the unique needs of Aboriginal girls and young women in the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, and Far South Coast regions. This program addresses inequities in access to high-quality cultural and educational support. 

At Ripe Mentoring Pty Ltd, we are dedicated to empowering students to reach their full potential. Our experienced instructors engage with learners of all ages, providing the personalised support needed to achieve their unique academic goals. Specifically empowers young Indigenous students by providing them with practical Leadership skills, financial literacy, and entrepreneurial thinking.

We are corporate advisory and engagement consultants dedicated to unlocking sustainable business growth. By combining strategic corporate insight with tailored mentorship, we help organizations navigate complex transitions, optimize performance, and build meaningful stakeholder relationships. At Ripementoring, we don't just advise—we engage, partner, and prepare your business for its next stage of success.

We bridge the gap between corporate strategy and community impact. As an Indigenous-owned and operated consultancy, Ripementoring Pty Ltd provides culturally grounded, expert business advisory and engagement services. We specialize in driving sustainable growth, fostering authentic community relationships, and guiding organizations through meaningful, socially conscious transitions.

Securing the resources your vision deserves. We combine deep corporate strategy with a culturally grounded approach to deliver high-quality, winning grant applications and tender proposals. From identifying opportunities to final submissions, Ripementoring provides end-to-end support that helps Indigenous businesses, community groups, and socially conscious organizations secure funding, maximize social impact, and win major contracts.