Indigenous-owned businesses

• Get Seen, Get Connected, Meet the Buyer an Indigenous Business Month 2026 event gives buyers, procurement professionals and industry representatives a practical way to connect with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-owned businesses and identify capable suppliers for government procurement, major projects, infrastructure investment and the Brisbane 2032 delivery pipeline. In Brisbane on 21 October 2026.
• Start-Up Finance Package provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander start-ups with access to loans to help new businesses get off the ground.
• Indigenous Business Australia provides free workshops to start or grow your business with topics including marketing, procurement, business planning, finance and budgeting.
• Small Business Development Program is designed for operating Indigenous businesses ready to scale and create community impact. Includes the provision of tailored and structured expert business support for up to 3 years, and possible loans to support growth initiatives.
• Invoice Finance provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses with cash flow support to grow their business.
• Business Loan Package provides loans to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait owned businesses plan their business future.
• One Business provides Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs and business owners with access to training, support and advice to help them create pathways to participate in Queensland's innovation economy.
• Indigenous Advancement Strategy provides funding for projects or activities which promote equal opportunities for Indigenous Australians.
• Performance Bonds provide bonds as security to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses fulfil contracts.
• Start-Up Finance Package provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander start-ups with access to loans to help new businesses get off the ground.
• First Nations Tourism Mentoring Program provides free mentoring support to eligible First Nations tourism businesses.
• Our Country Advisory Service provides targeted support, advice, toolkits and voice to emerging and established Indigenous tourism operators, sectoral aligned businesses, and community owned organisations, helping businesses to establish and grow their tourism products and services.