Why join Supply Nation
A strong supplier diversity program delivers benefits for your organisation, suppliers and their communities.
Supply Nation membership helps your organisation build a stronger supplier diversity program by connecting you with verified Indigenous businesses, expert guidance and practical tools that drive meaningful outcomes.
If your organisation has, or is developing, a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP),
Supply Nation membership is an essential component. You will also gain access to research and data to inform Corporate Social Responsibility reporting and measure your social impact.
What is supplier diversity?
Supplier diversity is a global movement designed to harness planned and budgeted procurement spend and redirect it to traditionally under-represented businesses where it can create greater social good and give businesses a strong competitive advantage. Supplier diversity offers under-represented businesses the same opportunities to compete for business as other qualified suppliers and drives a range of business benefits, including sustainability, flexibility, innovation and value. A proactive approach is required to change entrenched organisational processes: historical practices and commercial habits tend to limit opportunities for new suppliers.
Supply Nation’s world-leading 5-step verification process provides peace of mind that the businesses on Indigenous Business Direct are truly Indigenous owned. Supply Nation membership provides the support to provide a level playing field for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suppliers.
Unlock membership benefits:
Receive training, guidance and resources to make the most of Indigenous Business Direct
Work with a dedicated Relationship Manager to build your supplier diversity action plan
Connect with and mentor representatives from verified Indigenous businesses
Build relationships across the Indigenous business sector through exclusive member events and opportunities
Supply Nation members access:
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Guidance and support based on your organisation’s supplier diversity journey, on a range of different areas such as IPP and policy guidance, second tiering arrangements
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Business matching support and advice to help you find the right Indigenous businesses for your organisational requirements
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Support in developing short and long-term roadmaps with your Membership Management Plan
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Supplier diversity policies and procedure development support and feedback
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Support reviewing procurement spend and forecasting future procurement opportunities
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Yearly reviews and check-ins throughout the year
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In-house training to drive greater procurement outcomes
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Enhanced search functionality on Indigenous Business Direct including member-only data-set (employee numbers, revenue, insurances, and more)
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Member Opportunity Board promotes your organisation’s tenders, RFQs and EOIs to all Indigenous businesses with direct targeting to Certified Indigenous businesses
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One complimentary attendee per calendar year at ‘First Step’ and ‘Next Step’, our full day action planning workshops for supplier diversity basics and best practice, respectively
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Complimentary access to bite-sized supplier diversity training
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Invitations to exclusive networking events, including meet-the-supplier and Trade Fairs across the country
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Discounted tickets to Supply Nation events, including the annual Connect conference and tradeshows
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Eligibility for nomination in the Supplier Diversity Awards presented at Connect each year
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Access to the Supply Nation member logo for use on RAPs, marketing materials, websites, email auto-signatures, tender documentation etc.
Membership add-ons
Need more support? Members can also access on-demand services
| Service | Inclusion |
| In-house First Step | First Step training hosted at your office (up to 25 employees). |
| Supplier diversity support | Book dedicated Relationship Manager support for supplier diversity projects, tenders and procurement opportunities (up to one day). |
| Training support | Relationship Manager workshop provided to up to 25 members of your team (half day). |
| Event support | Support from your Relationship Manager, including attendance at your supplier diversity event for (up to half a day). |
| SupplyStream API | Access real-time Supply Nation Indigenous business data directly through your procurement system, enabling seamless supplier discovery, validation and engagement. |
Member exclusive tools
Track and report spend with verified Indigenous businesses, monitor procurement performance and support RAP reporting with confidence.
Connects skilled volunteers from member organisations with Indigenous businesses seeking mentoring and professional support.
Integrate Supply Nation Indigenous business data directly into your procurement system to simplify supplier discovery and management.
Become a Supply Nation member
Data shows that diverse supply chains are more resilient. innovative and sustainable. and .
Build a stronger supplier diversity program, connect with verified Indigenous businesses and create lasting business and social impact.