Valerie’s personal journey back to Country inspired the creation of Maudu Collective — a business built on sharing culture in meaningful and engaging ways. Through workshops on bush tucker and native remedies, Indigenous weaving and craft, cultural art and more, Maudu Collective creates experiences that allow people to truly taste, touch, and learn from Aboriginal culture.
Bringing Aboriginal knowledge to the kitchen table and beyond, Maudu Collective also offers a unique range of native products including Davidson Plum infused plum puddings, bush chutneys and the much-loved INDIGI FUDGE!
Since establishing Maudu Collective, Valerie has participated in the Shell QGC Indigenous Business Support Program and the TSBE Business Navigator Program. Lidiar Group has been proud to support Valerie through the Shell QGC Indigenous Business Support Program throughout this journey.
Through Valerie’s hard work, determination, and incredible energy — combined with the targeted business support provided through the program — Maudu Collective has achieved an impressive number of milestones in just over a year, highlighting both Valerie’s entrepreneurial drive and the value of strong support networks for Indigenous businesses!
Some of these achievements include:
- Launch of Maudu Collective’s branding and new website
- Protection of the INDIGI FUDGE trademark
- Introduction of new product packaging
- Development of a 3-day cultural immersion retreat in the Bunya Mountains
- Continued expansion of workshops and retreat offerings
Maudu’s cultural awareness workshops are also proving increasingly popular with larger organisations, particularly during Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week. Valerie is now exploring opportunities to expand these offerings throughout the year and diversify into the tourism sector ahead of the Brisbane Olympics.
In addition, Maudu Collective has showcased its products at several major events in 2025, including TSBE Chef’s Table, the Meet the Makers Trade Show on the Sunshine Coast, Supply Nation Connect, and the Fine Food Trade Show in Sydney. Valerie presented her business exceptionally well at each event, with strong product interest, on-the-spot sales, and valuable new client connections.
Lidiar Group is incredibly proud to be part of Valerie’s journey and to support the continued growth of Maudu Collective through the Shell QGC Indigenous Business Support Program in collaboration with TSBE Business Navigator Program. We look forward to seeing Maudu Collective continue to thrive and share culture with communities and businesses across Australia!
