GOOD NEWS! We are excited to announce that IBA is a sponsor and there is an extension for the sponsored delegation’s deadline which is now 2 April 9pm AEDT Southern Arrernte woman Stella de Cos is the Director, Community and Customer Experience, at IBA, and part of the driving force behind IBA ‘s Strong Women Strong Business network launched in … Read More
Introducing Kitikiti
Kitikiti means armpit in the traditional Walmajarri language pronounced “giddy-giddy” Brodie George is the visionary, owner and operator behind Kitikiti. 3 years ago Brodie chose to only use cosmetic products that were either natural, cruelty free, vegan, non-toxic and Australian made. The biggest impact of the change was switching to a natural deodorant. This prompted Brodie to pursue the creation … Read More
Delma Praljak
My name is Delma Praljak, I am a proud Gamilaraay woman born in Queanbeyan on Ngunnawal land, however I travelled around Australia a lot as a child and lived in many places like Far north Queensland, Alice Springs, Darwin and more. My family and I settled in Walgett during my highschool years to be closer to my grandparents and other … Read More
Next’s Months Virtual Lunch & Learn
On the first Thursday of every month we gather for a lunch time session to hear from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. This month we are exploring Procurement We are fortunate to be joined by Kristal Kinsela, Indigenous business leader and owner of Kristal Kinsela Consulting Pty Ltd Kristal Kinsela is a published author, trusted advisor to leading global … Read More
Check out First Nations Foundations – Free Resources
We had the honour this month for our SWSB Lunch and Learn to hear from Larisha Jarome from First Nations Foundations. A Jarowair, Wakka Wakka & Wulli Wulli woman has strong family ties to South East Queensland and grew up on Dharug Country in Western Sydney. Larisha currently works as a project leader for the Indigenous Women’s Financial Wellness Project. … Read More
Nuwa clothing – a mother and daughter duo, Sarah and Nevaeh Joyce
Can you tell us a bit about yourself? We are a Mother and Daughter duo, Sarah and Nevaeh Joyce; we are proud Wolithiga women from the Yorta Yorta nations. I was born and raised here in Naarm by my mother (Marie). My mother raised myself and my siblings (one brother and two sisters) to be strong and proud of their … Read More
Prime Minister Albanese’s commitment to Uluru statement gives First Nations communities hope
Emma Richards (left), Kia Richards (middle) and Shania Richards (right) in Port Lincoln.(ABC Eyre Peninsula: Bernadette Clarke) Indigenous communities in remote South Australia say for the first time they can see hope for their children’s future, following Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s commitment to the Uluru Statement from the Heart. The Uluru statement will include a First Nations’ Voice in the … Read More
Girls with dreams and women with vision: shared experiences at the Strong Women Strong Business conference
Adelaide recently hosted 180 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women from across Australia, taking part in the first Strong Women Strong Business conference. From entrepreneurs in start-up phase to owners of established and growing businesses, the full spectrum of businesswomen from remote, regional and metropolitan areas attended the conference. Attendees shared experiences, provided mentorship and learnt about business best practice … Read More
