About Breed

Empowering Communities and Supporting Businesses in Western Sydney

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25 years ago, The Blacktown Regional Economic Employment Development (BREED) Taskforce was formed in response to a research study that found that a lack of education attainment was the major factor contributing to high youth unemployment.

BREED set about to stimulate economic and employment growth in the Blacktown local government area by creating pathways for youth while nurturing small businesses to help them develop entrepreneurial skills, become self-sustaining and meet the needs of their customers.

Since our inception the mission of BREED hasn’t changed however significant progress has been made towards our goals.

Since 2017, we have been working passionately to expand our core offerings and outreach programs through our registration as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission (ACNC). We have also invested in proven leaders who are capable of delivering success.

Now, as we move into the next phase of the BREED evolution, we do so with a fresh new brand as a symbol of optimism.

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Our Vision

That every resident in Western Sydney and beyond has the opportunity to be all they were made to be.

It is our mission to improve the economic and emotional health of the community by creating self-belief, hope and opportunity no matter your age or background.

We accomplish this through:
  • Life-changing free educational programs are designed to build resilience, emotional intelligence and self-belief in the community and our youth.
  • The creation of opportunities for members of the community to establish their own livelihood and create viable, sustainable businesses.

Meet The Team

The Business Centre is governed and managed by BREED and is run by an experienced team of committed management professionals.Each of BREED’s staff members has a different skill-set, available to assist with a diverse range of administration needs ensuring quality in delivery across many industries to its clients. Supporting small businesses with the day-to-day administrative tasks frees up valuable time and leaves them to spend more time on the high value tasks within the business.
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Emmanuel Martin

Consultant General Manager

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Amber Carlson

Administration Manager

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Meet The Board

BREED Australia is a not-for-profit association incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Act of 2009. Ultimately the responsibility of the governance of BREED rests with the Board. The Board’s primary role is to ensure that BREED activities are directed towards achieving its vision and that the mission is achieved in the most efficient and effective way possible while preserving and promoting the BREED reputation.
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Gus Nehme

Role: Entrepreneur and NSW/ACT State Manager with Thrive Refugee Enterprise

Expertise: Gus has a diverse international background in various sectors including IT, Real Estate, and Food Supplies. He holds multiple degrees, including an MBA.

Contribution to BREED Australia: Gus brings his extensive business acumen and a passion for social integration, particularly for refugees and asylum seekers.

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Matthew Pearce

Role: Founder of a Consulting Business Specialising in Local Government Technology Solutions

Expertise: Matthew has extensive experience in local government and technology consulting, having worked on projects across Australia.

Contribution to BREED Australia: Matthew is committed to improving employment opportunities and small business growth, focusing on outcomes and community engagement.

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Kendall Nicholas

Role: Independent Director

Expertise: Kendall has a proven track record in leading large teams and driving strategic transformational change in complex environmentsand multi-year project. She has a large corporate network within the Food & Beverage community across Australia & New Zealand having worked in multinational FMCG's over the last 25 years.

Contribution to BREED Australia: Kendall has a passion for helping youth and small business owners in the western suburbs, and utilize her networkto seed corporate sponsorship to continue growth in the business, as well as ensuring the technology and solutions are easy to use, support and maintain.

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Anu Bedi

Role: Independent Director

Expertise: Anu Bedi, a dynamic entrepreneur, advocate, and educator, has made an indelible mark across various industries, driven by her unwavering dedication to positively impacting individuals and communities. Her journey, marked by diverse experiences, is a testament to a career shaped by boundless energy, passion, and commitment to excellence.

Contribution to BREED Australia: Starting her career with the Australian Government’s Department of Home Affairs, Anu’s leadership and innovative contributions have consistently shone through. As an entrepreneur, she has shown a strong sense of purpose, earning numerous awards and accolades. Her commitment to continual learning is reflected in her active participation in professional development and academic pursuits, embodying a true ‘learner for life’. Anu’s vision for the future underlines her steadfast dedication towards fostering a better future. The profound impact of her multi-dimensional experiences, coupled with her relentless pursuit of bettering the world, makes Anu Bedi an inspirational figure for many.

what makes us different

The values we live by

Student work placements
For Year 11 and 12 students studying vocational subjects.
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Students supported
Through work experience and advisory programs.
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Students participated
In career mentoring and job readiness programs.
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Businesses incubated
At our Business Hub in
Quakers Hill.
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Acknowledgement

We acknowledge that BREED is located on the lands of the Darug Peoples and pay our respects to Darug Elders past, present, and emerging. We also acknowledge that Western Sydney is a former resettlement area, and many Aboriginal families call Western Sydney home, some for many years across generations, and for some, more recently. We pay our respects to our Elders and community leaders for their past and ongoing commitment to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in Western Sydney