Kaya. My name is Nova Garnier. I am a proud Zenadth Kes woman, born and raised on Noongar boodjar (country). I am currently based on Nywaigi country in beautiful Queensland. After finishing my degree last year in a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in HR and Business management, I wasn’t too sure what my next move would be. I had been … Read More
Behind the Business
This week “Behind the Business” Strong Woman is: Rachael McPhail Can you tell us a bit about yourself? My name is Rachael McPhail. I am a Gomeroi woman, related to the Griffen and Johnston families in Breeza, Gunnedah and Murrurundi. I grew up on Dharawal Country, and have been living on beautiful Wiradjuri Country for the last three years. I … Read More
Behind the Business
This week we’re hearing from Debbie Miller Can you tell us a bit about yourself? My name is Deb Miller and I am a proud Kanolu woman, and the Founder & CEO of Aunty I’s Well-being Centre. I am the Mumma of two adult boys and a proud Nanny to a beautiful Grandbaby boy. I love spending time in nature … Read More
Behind the Business
This week we’re hearing from Rosie Armstrong-Lang Behind the Business explores what, where and who our Strong Women draw inspiration from and provides an opportunity for us to learn more about the Woman behind the business. Can you tell us a bit about yourself? Yaama ngaya Bumble Rosie Armstrong Lang, Gamilaroi wirringaa Boggabilladhi Toomelahdhi. Hello, my name is Rosie Armstrong … Read More
BUSINESS ESSENTIALS WORKSHOPS
IBA – Business Essential Workshops Good planning and preparation when starting a business can improve the likelihood of success. Business Essentials workshops are for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to increase their knowledge of business fundamentals and take the next steps towards business ownership. The workshops are also suitable for existing business owners who want to brush … Read More
Why invest in Indigenous women in entrepreneurship in remote Australia?
We like to share resources and articles with you that may be useful in your journey as an Indigenous business woman. This article by Tanya Egerton is all about the importance of investing in Indigneous Women in early-stage entrepreneurship in remote Australia. Tanya highlights the barriers to obtaining startup business support services for Aboriginal women in remote Australia. “To be … Read More
A family business designed with love
The latest feature on SBS Small Business Secrets was aired on 18 April with hardyhardy. Bernadette Hardy is a Gamilaraay-Dharug woman, in a business partnership with designer-husband Chris. Together they are forging a new approach to furniture and interior design in Australia, through their Indigenous business hardyhardy. Incorporating culture and the importance of family is the centre of what hardyhardy … Read More
Women’s empowerment program seeks social enterprise support
An Aboriginal women’s program is calling on locals of NSW’s Northern Rivers region to support a funding application to start a cultural arts hub and social enterprise. Our Happy Women, a program through women’s organisation YWCA Australia, has applied for funding through the NSW Government’s My Community Project and wants to use the money to further the training of Aboriginal … Read More
Funding for female founders of startup businesses to scale their startups into domestic and global markets….
The Boosting Female Founders Initiative – Round 2 helps female entrepreneurs overcome the disadvantages faced in getting access to finance and support to grow their startups. Targeted support will be on a co-contribution basis. Close date: 22 Apr 2021 05:00 PM AEST. What do you get?Grants between $25,000 and $480,000 for female founded startups to expand into domestic and global … Read More
