Why Indigenous businesses should register with Supply Nation

Registering your business with Supply Nation (to go onto Australia’s largest national directory, Indigenous Business Direct) is the first step to connecting with motivated buyers from some of Australia’s largest organisations.

Completing the online registration form will only take you about 15 minutes (as long as you have all the required information) and then Supply Nation’s world leading 5-step verification process should be complete within four days. It’s completely free and if you have any questions at any stage, you can call our friendly team on 1300 055 298.

What do I have to do?

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    Complete a simple online registration form – which takes around 15 minutes

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    Upload Confirmation of Aboriginality and / or Torres Strait Islander descent documentation for all Indigenous business owners

Supply Nation will then review your information, and will contact you if there are any queries.
Typically, your listing will be published online within four working days!

What’s the difference between Registered and Certified?

Supply Nation is the only organisation to recognise two levels of Indigenous ownership

 
 
 
 

Registered

50% or more Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ownership (caters for equal partnerships with non-Indigenous owners)

Certified

51% or more Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander owned, managed and controlled

Supply Nation’s inclusive approach ensures that Indigenous business ownership is accessible to as many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as possible.

How do I know if I’m eligible for:

  • If your business:

    Is 50% or more Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander owned

    Is located in Australia

    Is either a sole trading business / partnership / incorporated entity or trading through a trust

    Has a current, valid ABN

    Generates revenue from the provision of goods or services

    For not-for-profits

    • is an incorporated association or a public company limited by guarantee, noting that businesses with a shareholder model in place will be processed as businesses – regardless of not-for-profit status;
    • has a current valid registration with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC)
    • can provide company constitution, charitable constitution or governance documentation; and
    • can demonstrate 50% of the board of directors are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.

    Is 50% or more Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander owned

    Is located in Australia

    Is either a sole trading business / partnership / incorporated entity or trading through a trust

    Has a current, valid ABN

    Generates revenue from the provision of goods or services

    For not-for-profits

    • is an incorporated association or a public company limited by guarantee, noting that businesses with a shareholder model in place will be processed as businesses – regardless of not-for-profit status;
    • has a current valid registration with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC)
    • can provide company constitution, charitable constitution or governance documentation; and
    • can demonstrate 50% of the board of directors are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.

    You’re eligible to be registered

  • If your business:

    Is 51% or more Indigenous owned, managed and controlled

    Has a current, valid ABN

    Is either a sole trading business / partnership / private incorporated entity or trading through a trust

    Is not a franchise or registered charity.

    Has trading evidence of $50K revenue in the last 12 months

    Is located in Australia

    Is for-profit (the company is not a registered charity with the company generating the majority of its revenue by providing goods or services and distributing its equity (profits/dividends) back to shareholders/owners)

    Is 51% or more Indigenous owned, managed and controlled

    Has a current, valid ABN

    Is either a sole trading business / partnership / private incorporated entity or trading through a trust

    Is not a franchise or registered charity.

    Has trading evidence of $50K revenue in the last 12 months

    Is located in Australia

    Is for-profit (the company is not a registered charity with the company generating the majority of its revenue by providing goods or services and distributing its equity (profits/dividends) back to shareholders/owners)

    You're eligible to be certified

Indigenous business benefits

Registered
Certified
  • Listing on Australia’s biggest and most high profile directory of Indigenous businesses which is mandated as the first port of call for Federal Government procurement officers looking for Indigenous businesses to fulfil their targets under the Indigenous Procurement Policy

  • Support and advice to help you market your businesses on the directory

  • Discounted tickets to Supply Nation’s events, including the annual Connect Gala Awards Dinner and Tradeshow

  • Access to a supplier tool box with helpful resources, templates and other tools to help grow your business

  • Complimentary access to bite size
    training / information sessions designed specifically for Indigenous businesses

  • Invitations to targeted trade fairs / meet-the-buyer events run with Supply Nation members and partners around Australia

  • Eligibility for nomination in the Supplier Diversity Awards presented at Connect each year

  • Access to exclusive offers from Supply Nation’s corporate membership base

  • Access to the Supply Nation Registered Supplier logo for use on marketing materials, websites, email auto-signatures, tender documentation etc.

  • Access to the exclusive Supply Nation Certified Supplier logo for use on marketing materials, websites, email auto-signatures, tender documentation etc.

  • Access to our free business mentoring tool JumpStart – providing exclusive access to professionals from our corporate and government membership base who can help you with a business challenge

  • Exclusive reverse search functionality (search member database to find key procurement contacts within our member directory)

  • Opportunity to participate in exclusive marketing campaigns with Supply Nation

  • Listing on Australia’s biggest and most high profile directory of Indigenous businesses which is mandated as the first port of call for Federal Government procurement officers looking for Indigenous businesses to fulfil their targets under the Indigenous Procurement Policy

    Support and advice to help you market your businesses on the directory

    Discounted tickets to Supply Nation’s events, including the annual Connect Gala Awards Dinner and Tradeshow

    Access to a supplier tool box with helpful resources, templates and other tools to help grow your business

    Complimentary access to bite size
    training / information sessions designed specifically for Indigenous businesses

    Invitations to targeted trade fairs / meet-the-buyer events run with Supply Nation members and partners around Australia

    Eligibility for nomination in the Supplier Diversity Awards presented at Connect each year

    Access to exclusive offers from Supply Nation’s corporate membership base

    Access to the exclusive Supply Nation Certified Supplier logo for use on marketing materials, websites, email auto-signatures, tender documentation etc.

    Access to our free business mentoring tool JumpStart – providing exclusive access to professionals from our corporate and government membership base who can help you with a business challenge

    Exclusive reverse search functionality (search member database to find key procurement contacts within our member directory)

    Opportunity to participate in exclusive marketing campaigns with Supply Nation

  • Listing on Australia’s biggest and most high profile directory of Indigenous businesses which is mandated as the first port of call for Federal Government procurement officers looking for Indigenous businesses to fulfil their targets under the Indigenous Procurement Policy

    Support and advice to help you market your businesses on the directory

    Discounted tickets to Supply Nation’s events, including the annual Connect Gala Awards Dinner and Tradeshow

    Access to a supplier tool box with helpful resources, templates and other tools to help grow your business

    Complimentary access to bite size
    training / information sessions designed specifically for Indigenous businesses

    Invitations to targeted trade fairs / meet-the-buyer events run with Supply Nation members and partners around Australia

    Eligibility for nomination in the Supplier Diversity Awards presented at Connect each year

    Access to exclusive offers from Supply Nation’s corporate membership base

    Access to the Supply Nation Registered Supplier logo for use on marketing materials, websites, email auto-signatures, tender documentation etc.

  • Our events

    Supply Nation runs events all year to provide businesses on Indigenous Business Direct with learning and networking opportunities.

    Connect


    Connect is Supply Nation’s annual flagship event for the Indigenous business sector. The event brings together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses, corporate organisations and government departments for a one-day event to foster new business opportunities and celebrate the success of the sector.

    Supply Nation Members and Registered and Certified Suppliers are entitled to discounted tickets to Connect. Find out more at connect.supplynation.org.au

  • Our events

    Supply Nation runs events all year to provide businesses on Indigenous Business Direct with learning and networking opportunities.

    Marketing your business


    Throughout the year, Supply Nation and our partners hold trade fairs, networking events and opportunity briefings to which our members and suppliers are invited. We typically include these invitations within our monthly newsletter communications.

Join Supply Nation

As an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander business – registration with Supply Nation on the largest national directory of Indigenous businesses is a critical step towards connecting with the procurement teams of Australia’s largest organisations.