“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.
Procurement from First Nations businesses in Queensland grew $118 million last financial year
New data about goods and services provided to the state government has revealed Queensland’s procurement from First Nations-owned businesses went up 36% in the last financial year.
Why it’s time to start prioritising financial literacy for First Nations people
First Nations Foundation CEO Phil Usher says there is one factor underpinning all 17 Closing the Gap targets that is not being paid enough attention: financial literacy.
Why First Nations Foundation CEO Phil Usher embraces leading from behind
Leading from behind contributed to the First Nations Foundation being awarded the 2020 Indigenous Business of the Year, writes Usher.
How Dwayne Good founded Australia’s first 100% Aboriginal-owned corporate travel firm, InTravel
Dwayne Good was kicked out of home, decided to run away, and then was hit by the Boxing Day tsunami. A decade later, he founded InTravel.
Indigenous businesses: The economic power, strength and diversity among an overlooked sector
Each year, Indigenous businesses bring in at least $4.9 billion; now first of its kind research reveals the extent of the economic power and diversity of this sector.
There’s been 8000 new Indigenous businesses launched in past decade, but federal policy needs work
The federal government’s Indigenous Procurement Policy has benefited the Indigenous business sector, but there is still work to be done, according to an independent evaluation.
