Indigenous Supplier Development Program
This three-month part-time program will give you the communication, strategic and leadership skills required to take your business to the next level.
Featuring in-person and online learning delivery, this program has been co-designed with busy business owners and entrepreneurs in mind.
Developing your capabilities and techniques to win more business, you will be supported on this journey by your new professional network of peers and industry leaders.
Key benefits
Presented by the University of Sydney and the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce, participants can expect to:
Learn from academic experts and industry professionals
Build a valuable network of industry peers
Take away a comprehensive portfolio of business resources and a tender-ready RFT, developed for your unique business
Receive a digital badge of completion from the University of Sydney to share on your LinkedIn profile
Program details
| Next cohort | Friday 14 March to Friday 6 June 2025 |
| Format | Includes four in-person classroom sessions plus additional online learning modules and materials. |
| Dates/times | In-person sessions run 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
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| Location | NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce |
| Cost | Fee-free for successful applicants. |
Who should attend
This program is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business owners, employees and entrepreneurs who:
operate in the NSW construction and infrastructure sectors
are looking to build the capability of their business to be "tender-ready"
own, operate, are employed by, or developing an "Aboriginal business" or "Indigenous Enterprise" as defined within the Aboriginal Procurement Policy (NSW) and Indigenous Procurement Policy (Cth)
What will you learn
A highly focussed and practical course, including interactive workshops, independent online study plus guest speakers sharing their personal journeys and lived experiences. Topics that will be covered include:
Identifying and communicating your business narrative
Designing a sustainable strategy for business growth
Developing frameworks for your core business functions, including risk and governance
Your learning will culminate in the presentation of your tender-ready RFT to an industry procurement panel who will provide you with valuable, individual feedback.
For program details and application, email events@nswicc.com.au or visit NSWICC.
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