26 Sep 2023

This October, Australia’s First Nations communities and businesses are being called ‘To Gather, Together’ for Indigenous Business Month.

Whether you are an Indigenous business owner, operator, employee, or looking to support First Nations businesses, there is a host of events across Victoria and online for you to get involved in Indigenous Business Month.

The Indigenous Business Month website gathers online and in person events from all over the country, including Victoria. Browse the calendar for events of interest to you or submit an event. View the events list on the Indigenous Business Month website

To support Indigenous Business Month, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) is holding free webinars which will be presented by their First Nations staff. There is a range of webinars aimed at small business, ride sourcing providers, employers, and business and sole traders looking to connect with the ATO online. Find the list of events on the ATO website

Ngarrimili supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander businesses, organisations and creatives through its programs and events. Browse the Blak Business Directory for amazing First Nations businesses, get business support or get inspired by upcoming events and opportunities. To learn more, visit the Ngarrimili website

Kinaway is a Chamber of Commerce and registered charity that provides business support and advice, helps improve visibility and networks, strengthens relationships and creates opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses across Victoria. To learn more or register your business, visit the Kinaway website

Supply Nation provides Australia’s leading database of verified Indigenous businesses. You can search by business name, product, service, area or category and find businesses from Victoria or around the country providing services in construction, food and hospitality, recruitment and labour hire, sustainability and more. Visit the Supply nation website

Buying for Victoria is the place to go for Victorian Government procurement. Opportunities for Victorian Aboriginal people is one of 7 social procurement objectives included in the Social Procurement Framework. For information on how social procurement provides opportunities and employment for Victorian Aboriginal people, or to learn how to register as a supplier to government, visit the Buying for Victoria website

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