Navigating difficult relationships

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The holiday season is often a very exciting time for families and friends to get together to celebrate the season. However, for some, this can also be a challenging time to navigate difficult relationships or feelings of loneliness, especially for those that may be experiencing negative mental health or isolation. Throughout this theme, we will offer tips on navigating difficult … Read More

Calling all amazing women!

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Beachtree Distilling Co. Sunshine Coast Paperbark Love Little Black Duck Fraser and Felt Deadly Wears Aboriginal Art in Cooktown Littlebigsista The Yarning Circle Caressa Designs Two Cockatoos Cultural Consultancy Amber’s Food Wraps Dollies Tribe Jarjum Dollies Baagi Milaygiin “Grandmothers Spirit” Sonia Pallett Jewellery Balgarra Designs Australian Aboriginal Art Ascension Magazine Riley Callie Resources Chaotic Craft The unexpected guest Jelyar Jewelry … Read More

Mastering the Art of Goal Setting: A Guide for the New Year

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As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect time to set goals that will shape the next chapter of our lives. Here’s a guide to help you navigate the art of goal setting and turn your aspirations into achievements. 1.Reflect on the Past Year: Begin by reflecting on the previous year’s successes and challenges. What did you learn? … Read More

WIYI YANI U THANGANI SUMMIT – By Laura Rose

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I stood in a room with almost 1000 blak women. All with our own journey but there for one purpose. The room was full. Big belly laughs, thought-provoking sentiments and conversations on First Nations Gender Justice ignited the space. Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices in Bunuba) is a project for First Nations gender justice and equality in Australia. Led … Read More

Cutch Skincare

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Can you tell us a bit about yourself? My name is Stacey Wilson, I am the owner and founder of Cutch skincare, I originate from the Ngarrindjeri nation, which is based in the southern area of South Australia. Can you tell us about your business? Cutch Skincare was created in April 2022, using Australian Natives and utilising natural properties with … Read More

From Canberra to Seisia: young leader gives voice and opportunity to community

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Talei Elu is a proud Saibai Koedal woman from Seisia – a small Torres Strait Islander community in remote Cape York. Talei worked in Canberra for six years in roles at Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, the National Indigenous Australians Agency and the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies. She now works part time for … Read More

SWSB Lunch & Learn EVENT!!!

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Join the Strong Women Strong Business network as we gather for a lunch time session, to hear from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. This month we are exploring Financial goal setting and we are fortunate to be joined by Rebecca Balfour Rebecca is the Director of REM Business Solutions a bookkeeping/BAS agents firm based in Warwick, Queensland. She is … Read More

Women’s Business: Kinya Lerrk

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Kinya Lerrk meaning “women coming together” in Wemba Wemba language, We are an 100% Aboriginal owned and operated business that creates design and art to make homes and offices come alive with products which celebrate Aboriginal culture and respectfully acknowledge Traditional Owners of the land. Kinya Lerrk is the collaboration of Aboriginal visual artist Emma Bamblett (Wemba Wemba, Gunditjmara, Ngadjonji … Read More

The inaugural SWSB lunch and learn

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On Thursday 17th March 2022 via zoom the network was fortunate to hear from Denni Francisco a proud Wiradjuri woman with over 25 years’ experience in the industry. Her latest endeavour, Ngali, brings the artwork of talented Indigenous Australians to the world through premium-quality clothing and collectibles. She works with remote artists to expand their reach and help promote understanding … Read More

Women’s Business: Mayrah Sonter

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My name is Mayrah I’m the Co-founder and Director at 33 Creative, an Aboriginal Media, Communications and Events business based on Gadigal land in Sydney. I’m a proud Wiradjuri woman with over fifteen years of experience producing events and media for corporate and government organisations. I’m currently chair of the national Aboriginal and Islander skills development association (NAISDA), is a … Read More