Join Us To Learn:

What is the best way to approach First Nations business owners to collaborate or do business?
How & when should I use an Acknowledgement or Welcome to Country?
How do I avoid tokenism and ensure my business is operating with respect for First Nations?
Where can I find resources to assist my business in utilizing First Nations business services, employ First Nations staff and help me to build relationships.

Simone Nelson, General Manager Purpose, People and Stakeholder Engagement - Nortec and John Bailey - Aboriginal Business Mentor - Ungooro will be sharing.

Simone’s connections are to the Aboriginal/Islander community of Fingal Head (Booningbah) on Gudjingburra Country. Born and raised on her home community and adopted Aboriginal community of Marribank (WA), Simone’s life experiences have shaped her work and life choices to serve community in paid and voluntary capacities. Simone has contributed and led delivering services to urban, regional and remote communities including Aboriginal learner support and teaching, business development, Aboriginal engagement, marketing and people development.

John is a proud Indigenous man and Aboriginal Business Advisory Initiative (ABAI) advisor for the North Coast & Mid Coast region. As an experienced business and cultural mentor with over 20 years business experience, John has an intimate understanding of the many challenges Aboriginal business owners go through, providing the insight, knowledge, and strength needed for business success combined with the ability to understand Culture. John has gained worked across many fields of community and business management including relief coordinating Parnngurr - a remote community in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, retail store ownership and the creation of AIAA (Aquarium Industry Association of Australia).

For any business owner and stakeholder looking to make genuine connection, this an event not to be missed!