STRAIT SUPPORT
100% INDIGENOUS OWNED AND OPERATED
Established in 2017, Strait Support Pty Ltd is a 100% Indigenous owned and operated construction company, committed to increasing Indigenous participation in the workforce by providing local employment opportunities in the construction industry.
Based on Darnley Island in the Torres Strait, Strait Support provides a range of construction services including concreting, civil works, construction, and labour hire.
With offices in Cairns and Darnley Island, we are strategically positioned to support construction projects and labour requirements across the Far North.
Our services include the supply of Indigenous labour, plant and equipment hire, concrete supply, structural landscape building, and project management.
As a small-to-medium enterprise (SME), we can assist organisations with compliance requirements by partnering with a local Indigenous business to achieve authentic outcomes and meaningful contributions to the local community.
As a 100% Indigenous owned and operated business, we are genuinely motivated to improve outcomes for our people and contribute to the local Torres Strait communities. Managing Director Shane Lui, grew up on Darnley Island in the Torres Strait, where he experienced firsthand the challenges faced by many Indigenous communities. Despite the limited opportunities available to him Shane’s determination and persistence drove him to create real opportunities for his people and communities throughout the Torres Strait and Far North Queensland regions.
At Strait Support, we are passionate about our Torres Strait roots and are proud to be owned by a Torres Strait Islander, employing Torres Strait Islanders.
We are committed to delivering high-quality construction services that exceed your expectations and deliver exceptional results on every project we undertake.
Thank you for considering Strait Support Pty Ltd for your construction needs. We look forward to working with you to achieve your goals while contributing to the growth and development of our Indigenous communities.
MEET THE TEAM
Shane Lui is the Managing Director and driving force behind Strait Support.
Born and raised on Darnley Island in the Torres Strait, Shane has always been dedicated to the civil construction industry.
With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Shane is a certified civil construction plant operator with expertise in surface extraction operations, fencing, and concreting. He has also completed Diplomas in Front Line Management and Workplace Health and Safety, demonstrating his commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Shane’s career began as a plant operator in Brisbane, where his ambition led him to start his own earthmoving business. The business operated successfully for ten years throughout Brisbane and Far North Queensland. After settling in Cairns with his young family, Shane shifted his focus to mining and larger civil construction projects.
Combining his extensive experience in the civil construction industry with his dedication to improving outcomes for the Indigenous workforce and communities, Shane quickly progressed through the ranks from machine operator to project manager and site supervisor. His management skills were put to the test when he oversaw the delivery of several of Queensland’s largest mining projects at the MMG Lawn Hill site.
Shane is a highly skilled risk manager with a proven track record of developing and implementing effective safety procedures and protocols that ensure compliance. He is dedicated to providing upskilling and training opportunities for employees, promoting continuous organisational improvement and fostering individual development.
Strait Support is the culmination of Shane’s two professional goals in life: delivering high-quality construction projects and providing improved outcomes for the Indigenous workforce and communities. As a proud Torres Strait Islander, Shane is passionate about his culture and puts that passion to work by owning and operating a business employing Torres Strait Islanders.
Through his hard work and dedication, Shane has become a respected leader in the construction industry, committed to making a positive impact in the communities he serves.
TODO VAPOR!
Stacey is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse background spanning the tourism, education, and construction industries.
After completing a Double Diploma in Tourism and Event Management in Brisbane, which launched her career in the travel industry, Stacey spent the next six years refining her client relations and organisational skills in the domestic and international travel markets, working for Peregrine Adventures and Emirates Airlines.
Upon moving to Far North Queensland with her family, Stacey’s career shifted towards the public service, where she worked for the FNQ Department of Education and Training and Cairns Regional Council in various roles. Here, she developed a wealth of knowledge relating to the vocational education and training sector and assisted many small businesses with workforce development strategies.
Stacey continued her professional development by completing a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and a Certificate III in Micro Business Operations. She then pursued a teaching role with TAFE Queensland, where she was responsible for developing course content and delivering qualifications ranging from Certificate II through to Diploma level in Travel and Tourism.
A firm believer in continuous learning, Stacey recently reinforced her construction knowledge by completing a Certificate IV in Construction Estimating and is currently undertaking a Certificate IV in Accounting.
Known affectionately as the ‘Boss Lady,’ Stacey leads Strait Support’s administrative tasks, overseeing recruitment, contract management, accounting, marketing, and public relations. Her enthusiastic personality, commitment to excellent customer service, and go-getter attitude are vital to the success of the business.
Stacey is dedicated to building strong relationships with clients, staff, and the community, driving Strait Support’s vision to improve outcomes for Indigenous communities through construction and employment opportunities.
Shane Lui is the Managing Director and driving force behind Strait Support.
Born and raised on Darnley Island in the Torres Strait, Shane has always been dedicated to the civil construction industry.
With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Shane is a certified civil construction plant operator with expertise in surface extraction operations, fencing, and concreting. He has also completed Diplomas in Front Line Management and Workplace Health and Safety, demonstrating his commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Shane’s career began as a plant operator in Brisbane, where his ambition led him to start his own earthmoving business. The business operated successfully for ten years throughout Brisbane and Far North Queensland. After settling in Cairns with his young family, Shane shifted his focus to mining and larger civil construction projects.
Combining his extensive experience in the civil construction industry with his dedication to improving outcomes for the Indigenous workforce and communities, Shane quickly progressed through the ranks from machine operator to project manager and site supervisor. His management skills were put to the test when he oversaw the delivery of several of Queensland’s largest mining projects at the MMG Lawn Hill site.
Shane is a highly skilled risk manager with a proven track record of developing and implementing effective safety procedures and protocols that ensure compliance. He is dedicated to providing upskilling and training opportunities for employees, promoting continuous organisational improvement and fostering individual development.
Strait Support is the culmination of Shane’s two professional goals in life: delivering high-quality construction projects and providing improved outcomes for the Indigenous workforce and communities. As a proud Torres Strait Islander, Shane is passionate about his culture and puts that passion to work by owning and operating a business employing Torres Strait Islanders.
Through his hard work and dedication, Shane has become a respected leader in the construction industry, committed to making a positive impact in the communities he serves.
TODO VAPOR!
Stacey is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse background spanning the tourism, education, and construction industries.
After completing a Double Diploma in Tourism and Event Management in Brisbane, which launched her career in the travel industry, Stacey spent the next six years refining her client relations and organisational skills in the domestic and international travel markets, working for Peregrine Adventures and Emirates Airlines.
Upon moving to Far North Queensland with her family, Stacey’s career shifted towards the public service, where she worked for the FNQ Department of Education and Training and Cairns Regional Council in various roles. Here, she developed a wealth of knowledge relating to the vocational education and training sector and assisted many small businesses with workforce development strategies.
Stacey continued her professional development by completing a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and a Certificate III in Micro Business Operations. She then pursued a teaching role with TAFE Queensland, where she was responsible for developing course content and delivering qualifications ranging from Certificate II through to Diploma level in Travel and Tourism.
A firm believer in continuous learning, Stacey recently reinforced her construction knowledge by completing a Certificate IV in Construction Estimating and is currently undertaking a Certificate IV in Accounting.
Known affectionately as the ‘Boss Lady,’ Stacey leads Strait Support’s administrative tasks, overseeing recruitment, contract management, accounting, marketing, and public relations. Her enthusiastic personality, commitment to excellent customer service, and go-getter attitude are vital to the success of the business.
Stacey is dedicated to building strong relationships with clients, staff, and the community, driving Strait Support’s vision to improve outcomes for Indigenous communities through construction and employment opportunities.
WHAT DO WE DO?
LABOUR HIRE
Strait Support is a licenced labour hire provider and provides suitably skilled and experienced labour to assist when projects or workloads increase.
PLANT & EQUIPMENT
Strait Support has a range of vehicles and plant available for wet hire throughout the Torres Strait. The skid steers, excavators and trucks make a perfect combination for earthworks.
CONCRETING
Strait Support’s concrete truck and skid steer loaders equipped with hydraulic mixers provide efficient and economical concrete batching options in remote locations.
BUILDING- STRUCTURAL LANDSCAPING
Skid steer auger attachments allow for fencing installs/upgrades, sheds, pergolas, playgrounds and more.
OUR CLIENTS
Strait Support has worked with some great organisations so far and are always
looking to partner with more businesses to provide employment opportunities
to our job seekers.
