“Nod to my culture”: How Haus of Dizzy’s jewellery ignites pride and conversations
Since 2015, Kristy Dickinson’s brand, Haus of Dizzy, has been crafting bold, colourful and statement-making jewellery that brings First Nations culture to the fore.
How Tara Croker is using Yaala Sparkling to shine a light on Indigenous culture
Tara Croker, a proud Wiradjuri woman, began her business Yaala Sparkling as a way to showcase the natural native flavours and ingredients of her ancestors, the traditional custodians of Australia.
“We can do better”: Indigenous business owner opens up about being regularly targeted by trolls and racists
"One reason the reality of racist abuse aimed at Indigenous business founders is hard to believe is that we’re often hiding it."
How female-founded Chocolate on Purpose is helping build an Indigenous-led supply chain
Wiradyuri entrepreneur and owner of Chocolate on Purpose Fiona Harrison wanted to use Wiradyuri language in her chocolate descriptions and on social media to garner attention.
First Nations Business Showcase to highlight Indigenous-owned companies in South Australia
Yanun Project Services will be among 100 companies across South Australia participating in the First Nations Business Showcase this month.
Aboriginal-owned business Jarin Street is more than just a store. It’s about connection
For Jarin Baigent — Wiradjuri woman, founder of Jarin Street, and founding member of First Nations business collective Trading Blak — entrepreneurship is about more than making a few dollars.
How Mikaela Jade harnessed the power of AR to share Indigenous stories
Indigital is now a company of eight people, made up mostly of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander team, that uses augmented reality to tell Indigenous stories.
“It wasn’t something we were willing to let absorb us”: Aboriginal brand Clothing The Gap to rebrand after trademark stoush
Aboriginal streetwear brand Clothing The Gap is set to rebrand following a two-year trademark dispute with international clothing giant Gap.
How the coronavirus crisis is causing income from Indigenous art to plummet
The closure of Aboriginal lands to visitors in response to COVID-19 means tourist visits stopped abruptly, along with the income from buying art they provided.
Entrepreneurs welcome $3 billion pledge to help Indigenous business boom
Entrepreneurs have welcomed a $3 billion pledge from big business to increase supply contracts with Indigenous business owners.
Indigenous employment rates won’t improve if policy doesn’t reflect Indigenous values
Indigenous people don’t necessarily see the benefits of working being worth the required costs the same way as non-Indigenous people.
“More harm than good”: The Indigenous employment gap is widening and we don’t know how to fix it
The Closing the Gap framework sought to halve the employment gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, but the target expired unmet this year.
