ARTC Inland Rail and Industry Capability Network (ICN) Queensland are holding business capability building workshops to help local and First Nations businesses get ‘Inland Rail ready’ in preparation for upcoming supply opportunities. Attendees will learn how: to create a business profile on the ICN Gateway supplier engagement platform that presents their business capabilities in the best … Continued
Social conscious is synonymous with success for Queensland metal fabrication, construction and landscape company, Bridgeman. A wholly Indigenous owned and operated and Supply Nation certified company, Bridgeman prides itself on its commitment to the community, as well as its highly experienced staff and leading-edge capability. Teaming up to lead the company are former Socceroo’s, Adam … Continued
Matera Electrical is an Aboriginal owned and operated Electrical Contracting Company who are registered with ABDWA (Aboriginal Business Directory Western Australia). Matera Electrical has been awarded Winner of the Small Business Employer of the Year at the 2022 WA Training Awards by the Western Australian Government. This was announced by the Acting Education and Training … Continued
Kalyu was founded in 2019 by Palyku Traditional Owner Jake Milroy and a partner. The team has since expanded operations and continued to build their brand. The company has grown at a rapid pace since selling bulk sanitising and hygiene products during the pandemic where there was a national shortage, to becoming a tier 1 … Continued
Multhana Property Services was established in 2017 to give opportunities for Indigenous people to enter the workforce. The company employs more than 200 people across South-East Queensland. This includes school leavers, mature aged workers, long-term unemployed and other marginalised groups – with Indigenous staff making up 24 per cent of its workforce (as of June … Continued
ICNWA is excited to announce our partnership With IEBFAC (Indigenous Emerging Business Forum Aboriginal Corporation). This significant partnership will provide an authentic, culturally- sensitive approach to Aboriginal business engagement. IEBFAC will provide an Aboriginal employee who will support ICNWA to validate businesses on the ABDWA (Aboriginal Business Directory of Western Australia). John O’Driscoll, CEO … Continued
Cedrent Enterprises WA, a majority Aboriginal owned business has become the first organisation to bring the Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand into the Pilbara with newly established rental offices in both Port Hedland and Karratha airports. Cedrent Enterprises WA holds the Enterprise Rent-A-Car franchise rights for the Pilbara region, with plans to expand into locations such as … Continued
Fireside Chat with Wamarra – Hayden Heta Jacob Halls and Brian Finnigan recently had a Fireside ‘Zoom’ Chat with the Managing Director of Wamarra, Hayden Heta. Hayden was able to offer valuable insights into social procurement in the construction sector, particularly in regards to Aboriginal employment and participation. Thank you for your involvement Hayden, much appreciated! We encourage suppliers across industry sectors to … Continued
The University of Melbourne has released its inaugural Indigenous Business Snapshot Study, which studied data from 2006 and 2018, highlighting that Indigenous businesses were booming. In those 12 years, Australia saw a 74 per cent increase in the number of Indigenous businesses, 115 per cent growth in gross income, and more than 22,000 jobs created … Continued
A conversation with an ICN consultant early last year led to an Indigenous-owned RTO company winning a major contract to train workers involved in NSW bushfire recovery. Laing O’Rourke selected Ironbark Training, based in Wagga Wagga, to deliver white card, excavator and other training to subcontractor employees working on the clean-up. Owner Dave Joyce, a … Continued
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