The making of a company that is different. In 2001, I teamed up with Leo Browne. We had a company called ARA Investments Pty Ltd that we had taken off the ASIC shelf a few years before. Our initial office where we worked was Leo’s kitchen. Right from the beginning we had the idea of […]
It’s different here. 2026 marks 25 years since ARA began. What started in a kitchen has grown into a diverse Group of businesses, built through committed and loyal people. We accomplished significant milestones in the past financial year. Revenue increased $412.9 million to $1.6 billion from $1.2 billion in financial year 2025. This is an […]
The making of an employee-owned company. Employee Ownership From the beginning of the ARA journey a major goal was to be an employee-owned company. Today, 25 years from the start of that journey, more than 600 employees, or approximately 12% of the ARA workforce, now own shares in ARA Group Limited. In financial year 2007, […]
ARA in the community. The theme of this year’s annual report is ‘It’s different here’. A key reason why it is different at ARA is the sustained commitment to contributing meaningful donations and sponsorships to the communities where we work and live. We have a very strong commitment to our social responsibility. We believe a […]
The story of Sealeck and the beginning of ARA ARA celebrated its 25th anniversary on the 1st of May 2026. The acquisition of the Sealeck steel door manufacturing business in Adelaide in May 2001 was the beginning of the ARA Group. At the time of the purchase, Sealeck was a small manufacturing business doing $4 […]
How the Wiimali Program is driving Indigenous excellence and shaping the future of inclusion At ARA the Wiimali Program represents a clear and tangible answer to having meaningful inclusion. The program is a long-term commitment to creating opportunity, supporting growth, and embedding Indigenous excellence into the fabric of the business. Introduced as part of ARA […]
The 2026 ARA Wiimali Awards brought together colleagues, partners and community to recognise Indigenous excellence and the contributions that continue to shape the Wiimali program and strengthen reconciliation across ARA. The event was a powerful reflection of community, culture and shared purpose. The awards are an expression of ARA’s commitment to its Reconciliation Action Plan […]
The fire protection industry came together last week for a standout evening of celebration, connection and recognition at the Fire Industry Alliance Awards Night – an event dedicated to acknowledging the people and organisations shaping the future of fire safety across Australia. Held alongside industry peers, partners and leaders, the evening highlighted the depth of […]
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The ARA First Nations Academy combines high-performance football development with cultural connection and leadership growth. The program creates opportunities and a place for connection between First Nations girls and boys aged 11 to 18. It extends to six hubs in NSW, including Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Central Cost, Sydney, Shellharbour, and a new centre in […]