Why join Supply Nation
Supplier diversity delivers measurable economic social value.
Supply Nation membership helps government organisations achieve their Indigenous procurement objectives by connecting procurement teams with verified Indigenous businesses, expert guidance and practical tools that support policy commitments, spend targets and lasting impact.
Supply Nation and government targets
Indigenous Business Direct is Australia’s largest database of verified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses and is recognised under the Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP) as the primary source for verified Indigenous suppliers.
Through membership, Supply Nation helps government organisations strengthen procurement outcomes by connecting buyers with verified Indigenous businesses and providing the expertise, training and tools needed to implement effective supplier diversity strategies and achieve Indigenous procurement targets.
Unlock membership benefits:
Receive training and guidance 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 Supply Nation Registered and Certified Indigenous businesses
Build relationships across the Indigenous business sector through exclusive 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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MOB (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’, a full day supplier diversity action planning workshop
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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
Build a stronger supplier diversity program and create lasting business and social impact.