Yaama: Our New Indigenous Cleaning Chemical Range at RapidClean Illawarra

RapidClean Illawarra is proud to introduce the Yaama Indigenous chemical range, a new suite of Australian-made cleaning products created by an Indigenous-owned manufacturer.

“Yaama” is a greeting in the Gamilaraay language, spoken by the Gamilaroi people of northern NSW. It carries a sense of welcome and connection, which fits perfectly with what this range is about: effective, professional-grade cleaning products that also help build stronger, more inclusive communities.

High-performance cleaning with an Indigenous story

The Yaama range has been developed specifically for commercial and institutional sites. It gives cleaners and facility managers access to high-performance chemicals while also supporting Indigenous business and community initiatives.

What’s in the Yaama range?

The Yaama range covers everyday cleaning tasks across a wide variety of sites. It includes:

• Toilet & Washroom Cleaner – a heavy-duty formula that cleans, disinfects and deodorises washrooms, removing scale, rust, uric acid and stubborn stains.
• Neutral Floor Cleaner – a concentrated, neutral-pH cleaner for mopping and auto-scrubbing on marble, granite, vinyl and other hard floors.
• Heavy Duty Cleaner / Degreaser – a powerful blend designed for kitchens, workshops and greasy floors.
• Spray & Wipe Antibacterial – a fast-acting surface cleaner for benches, doors, appliances and high-touch areas.
• Glass Cleaner – an ammonia-free, fast-drying, streak-free glass cleaner that leaves long-lasting clarity.
• Manual Dishwashing Liquid – a heavy-duty dishwash formulated for domestic and commercial kitchens.
• Liquid Hand Soap – a gentle but effective hand wash suitable for frequent use in washrooms and staff amenities.

In other words, this is not a token product – it is a complete, professional-grade chemical system that can easily slot into your existing cleaning schedules.

Community projects your Yaama spend helps support

One of the most important aspects of the Yaama range is that part of the value created flows back into grassroots Aboriginal community initiatives. When you choose Yaama, you are helping to support programs that focus on education, culture, sport and youth development, including:

• “No Limit to Reading” literacy program – a primary school initiative that encourages children to read both in class and at home, rewarding effort and improving reading skills so they are better prepared for high school.
• School Attendance Program – a targeted attendance initiative that has previously helped lift attendance from very low levels to strong, consistent participation, with work now underway to reinvigorate and restore those gains.
• Lake Mungo Cultural Immersion Experience – a unique on-Country cultural program at Lake Mungo, giving a small number of participants the chance to experience deep spiritual and cultural connection guided by local knowledge holders.
• Dreamtime Awards – Celebrating Indigenous Excellence – a national event that recognises achievement in Education, Community, Health, Business, Sport, Media, Music and the Arts, providing a positive, aspirational platform that counters negative stereotypes and showcases Indigenous excellence.
• Walgett Rugby League Knockout – a marquee community rugby league event held in Walgett, NSW, attracting dozens of teams and thousands of attendees from remote communities, with the vast majority of participants being Aboriginal.
• Youth Sporting Aspirations – support for disadvantaged youth through economic assistance, mentoring, access to training and access to sporting opportunities, especially for young people in remote areas or with limited resources.
• Annual NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout – participation in the four-day statewide Aboriginal rugby league knockout, often described as the largest gathering of Aboriginal people in the country and a modern-day corroboree celebrating sport, community and culture.

These are real, on-the-ground programs that make a tangible difference in the lives of Aboriginal children, families and communities. Choosing Yaama is a simple way to align your everyday cleaning spend with positive outcomes in education, culture and sport.

Why choosing Indigenous products matters

1. Real economic impact for Indigenous communities

Sourcing from Indigenous-owned suppliers helps create jobs, training and business opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Your everyday cleaning budget becomes part of a bigger story – supporting economic participation and self-determination.

2. Support for RAP, ESG and social procurement goals

Many councils, schools, universities, healthcare providers and large contractors now have Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs), social procurement requirements and broader ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) goals.

Using an Indigenous-owned chemical range is a simple, practical way to:

• Demonstrate genuine action on supplier diversity
• Support reconciliation and Indigenous participation
• Add social value to your procurement decisions

3. Better choices for people and the environment

The Yaama products are designed with performance and responsibility in mind. Highly concentrated formulations help reduce packaging and transport impact, while modern formulations support safer, more pleasant working environments for cleaning staff and building occupants.

4. A story your staff and customers can connect with

Because the Yaama range is built around Indigenous identity, responsibility to Country and community outcomes, it carries a genuine story – not just a label. For contract cleaners and in-house teams, it is something they can be proud to use and talk about with their own clients and colleagues.

What this means for RapidClean Illawarra customers

By stocking the Yaama range, RapidClean Illawarra gives local cleaners, facility managers and procurement teams an easy way to:

• Source high-performance, Australian-made chemicals
• Support a proudly Indigenous-owned manufacturer and their community programs
• Show leadership in supplier diversity and reconciliation
• Choose products that support safer and more sustainable cleaning practices

Whether you run a small cleaning business or manage multiple sites across the Illawarra and South Coast, switching part of your chemical basket to Yaama can deliver both operational and community benefits.

Ready to trial the Yaama range?

Our team at RapidClean Illawarra can help you:

• Match Yaama products to your current chemical list
• Provide SDS, dilution guides and training support for your cleaners
• Build Yaama into tenders or proposals where Indigenous participation and social procurement outcomes are important

Get in touch to organise samples, a site review or pricing for the Yaama Indigenous chemical range. We’re excited to help you clean better, support Country and deliver genuine community outcomes – all at the same time.