To celebrate Indigenous Business Month, RDA Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast is hosting a workshop and lunch to support and showcase the talent and depth of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs from diverse business sectors.

2024 marks the tenth anniversary of Indigenous Business Month, and we are thrilled to celebrate the last 10 years of Indigenous businesses making their mark in our economy.

This event will include a Global Cafe style workshop for Indigenous business owners and business people, followed by a lunch event which is open to all. Registrations are limited, so please secure your tickets to avoid missing out!

This event is proudly supported by City of Moreton Bay and Department of Employment, Small Business and Training.

Event Details:

WORKSHOP (9:00am - 11:45am)

Using a global café-style format, the workshop will cover Business Essentials topics that delve into core issues such as cyber security, presenting a business online and valuing and protecting cultural IP.

The workshop will then be followed by yarns on key issues for Indigenous businesses.

PLEASE NOTE: the workshop is intended for those identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

LUNCH (12:00pm-3:00pm)

Our lunch session will focus on the theme of 'Making our Mark: Indigenous Businesses in a Digital World', and will feature a keynote speech from our featured speaker, Nick Bruenen from GDS Tech. Guests will be provided with a main meal and dessert, as well as refreshments.

Our MC for the event is Kerry Klimm, a Gugu Yalanji and Koko Lamalama woman from Far North Queensland and runs creative agency Flashblak, with a Murri twist of blak politics, sovereignty and humour.

Please note: everyone is encouraged to attend.

Venue Details:

Eatons Hill Hotel, 646 S Pine Rd, Eatons Hill QLD 4037

Free parking is available on-site

Please note: workshop tickets also include attendance at our lunch event. If you are planning to attend the workshop, but not the lunch, please reach out to let us know.

Guests

We will be joined by Kerry Klimm as our MC. Kerry is a Gugu Yalanji and Koko Lamalama woman from Far North Queensland and runs creative agency Flashblak, with a Murri twist of blak politics, sovereignty and humour.

Nick Bruenen, General Manager and First Nations Corporate Affairs Manager at GDS Tech will be our featured speaker.
Nick will then join the panel discussion, to be moderated by Kerry, with:

Carol Vale, CEO at Murawin. Carol is a Dunghutti woman and the founder and CEO of Murawin, a national Indigenous consultancy that works to break cycles of disadvantage and amplify initiatives that contribute to improved futures for Indigenous Australians.
Dr Sharlene Leroy-Dyer, founder Murrarong Aboriginal Jewellery and Director at UQ's Indigenous Business Hub. Sharlene is a saltwater woman, with family ties to Garigal, Awabakal, Darug and Wiradyuri, peoples, born in Sydney, NSW.

Find out more about Indigenous Business Month and how you can get involved.

Regional Development Australia Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast Inc. (RDAMBSC) respectfully acknowledge the First Nations Australians and Traditional Custodians of our region, the Turrbal people, the Jinibara people, the Kabi Kabi people and the Gubbi Gubbi people.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1.1. Individuals and businesses participating in the event agree to participate in any promotional activity (including publicity, photography, filming and recording) as requested by the event organiser.

1.2. Participating Individuals and businesses consent to the event organiser using their image in promotional materials across the organiser’s various media platforms, including social media, without acknowledgement and without being entitled to remuneration or compensation.