Sponsors

The Aboriginal Economic Development Forum wouldn't be possible without the generosity of our sponsors:

Telstra

Telstra is Australia’s leading telecommunications and technology company. Our world-leading networks cover 99.5 per cent of the Australian population, and we facilitate over 2,000 network points of presence in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. We have a diverse range of customers including consumers, small business, large enterprises and government organisations. We bring innovative and intuitive products and services to market, and offer a broad suite of media, content and connectivity options in Australia, as well as connectivity and enterprise services globally.

www.telstra.com.au

Tiwi Partners 

Tiwi Partners was established in 2016 as an Indigenous construction company with the capability to deliver projects across Australia. The company was initiated by the Tiwi Traditional Owners, selecting Sitzler to partner with them in developing long‐term growth opportunities for Tiwi and other Indigenous Territorians.With over 18 infrastructure projects completed to date, Tiwi Partners transitioned from an unincorporated JV to an Incorporated Entity in 2019.The progression from Joint Venture to Incorporation signifies an important step toward supporting Indigenous enterprise development and improving training and employment outcomes within the Indigenous communities, not only on the Tiwi Islands, but throughout Australia. 

www.tiwipartners.com.au

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ConocoPhillips

For over 20 years, the Northern Territory has supported ConocoPhillips in the operation of its Darwin LNG facility at Wickham Point. We actively recruit Territorians across all parts of our business and have worked with local industry to develop service and supply capability. Darwin LNG is located on Larrakia Country – it’s an incredible opportunity to work closely with the Larrakia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the NT to create programs that employ and train local talent. 

www.conocophillips.com.au

GEMCO

South32 is a global mining and metals company. Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people’s lives now and for generations to come.Our GEMCO Operation, located on Groote Eylandt, produces high-grade manganese ore; the largest and lowest-cost manganese ore producer in the world.We work closely with the Anindilyakwa people, the Traditional Owners of Groote Eylandt, to improve opportunities for local people.

www.south32.net

Indigenous Business Australia 

IBA serves, partners and invests with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to own their future. We go furtherthan provide money; we invest in people, places and ideas that are ready. We help make them real. We’re deeply invested in the financial success and economic independence of Indigenous Australians. It’s why we exist.

www.iba.gov.au 

PwC Indigenous Consulting

Majority-owned, led and staffed by Indigenous Australians, PwC's Indigenous Consulting (PIC) combines a deep understanding of Indigenous culture and values of truth and respect, with the powerful capabilities of the PwC network. This puts PIC in an ideal position to solve large-scale, complex problems. So far, PIC has completed more than 530 projects working alongside 600 communities. Our team of over 55 staff, located in 8 offices nationally, deliver Indigenous-led solutions across sectors like education, child protection, health, economic development and justice. Email: AU_Indigenous_Consulting@pwc.com or call 1800 992 533  

www.pwc.com.au/pic

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Lendlease

Lendlease is an Australian owned, international property and infrastructure group with core expertise in shaping cities and creating strong and connected communities. We are also the Major Employment Partner of the Johnathan Thurston Academy – helping to create meaningful training and employment opportunities for jobseekers across Australia.

www.lendlease.com/au

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INPEX

INPEX-operated Ichthys LNG is delivering benefits to Australia for at least the next 40 years. Our operations in the Northern Territory and Western Australia are at the heart of our global business.  Our commitments to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan 2019 - 2022, which is endorsed by Reconciliation Australia and available on the INPEX Australia website.

www.inpex.com.au

National Indigenous Australians Agency

The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) is committed to improving the lives of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We have teams across Australia who work closely with communities to make sure government policies, programs and services address the unique needs of each Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

www.niaa.gov.au

Origin 

Origin is Australia’s leading integrated energy company. We explore for and produce natural gas for domestic and international markets, including our Beetaloo exploration project in the Northern Territory. We also provide a range of renewable energy options including wind, solar and storage technologies. Through our Reconciliation Action Plan, we are embedding initiatives that help deliver on our purpose of getting energy right for our customers, communities and planet.

www.originenergy.com.au

TFE Hotels

TFE Hotels has a portfolio of nearly 100 hotels in Australia, New Zealand and Europe, with nearly 30 of those in its development pipeline. TFE Hotels was established in 2013 as a joint venture between Australia’s long-established apartment and hotel development and management company, Toga Group (1963), and Singapore’s Far East Hospitality Holdings. TFE Hotels has three hotels in Darwin – Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront, Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront and Travelodge Resort Darwin.

www.TFEhotels.com/darwin 

Westpac

Westpac is Australia’s first bank and oldest company, one of four major banking organisations in Australia and one of the largest banks in New Zealand. We have 14.2 million customers and over 38,000 employees.Our vision is to be one of the world’s great service companies, helping our customers, communities and people to prosper and grow. Through our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) we commit to realising this vision for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

www.westpac.com.au

Winya Indigenous Furniture

Winya Indigenous Furniture is certified majority Indigenous owned business. Winya has skilled local Darwin staff, providing on the ground services, support, site measure and design capability.

Winya has a four year proven track record in the Northern Territory as a contract furniture supplies to the Department of Defence, Human Services, Commonwealth Bank and many others.

www.winya.com.au 

Media Partner

Aboriginal Broadcasting Australia

Aboriginal Broadcasting Australia is an Indigenous media organisation that is 100% Indigenous owned, controlled, staffed and located in Darwin. Our primary goal is to empower Indigenous people by creating opportunities such as full-time employment and training in all areas of the latest in digital technology for Television, Film and Documentary productions and also digital Radio, Engineering and IT. We are focussed on increasing the amount of Indigenous film, television and radio productions broadcast through our reach into local, remote and rural Aboriginal communities. However, we are also looking at other sources and alliances to achieve this goal.We have a state of the art digital broadcasting facility in Cavenagh Street in the Darwin CBD where we broadcast our four television channels and three radio on Larrakia Radio 94.5 FM and Darwin FM 91.5 across Darwin and the wider Northern Territory and also on our National Aboriginal Radio service broadcasting from the Vast Satellite channel 913, across Australia.

www.aboriginalbroadcasting.org

Trade Fair Partners

Northern Territory Indigenous Business Network

The Northern Territory Indigenous Business Network (NTIBN) was created to assist with establishing, nurturing and growing an interconnected network of Indigenous owned businesses and enterprises throughout the Northern Territory. In partnership with government and non-government stakeholders, NTIBN plays a leading role in highlighting to the wider community the importance and benefits of a strong and vibrant Indigenous business sector.  Our ongoing mission is to encourage, support, empower and build the capacity of Indigenous businesses. 

www.ntibn.com.au

Supply Nation 

Supply Nation is the Australian leader in supplier diversity and is proud to be the first and pre-eminent supplier diversity organisation in Australia. Since 2009, Supply Nation has worked with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses and procurement teams from government and corporate Australia to help shape today’s emerging and rapidly evolving Indigenous business sector.Supply Nation’s world-leading 5-step verification process provides peace of mind by ensuring that all businesses listed on Indigenous Business Direct (with over 2,000 suppliers) are not only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned but are regularly audited for changes in company structure.

www.supplynation.org.au 

NT Government Agency Partners

Department of the Chief Minister

Department of Local Government, Housing and Community Development

Department of Tourism, Sport and Culture 

Territory Families