Why Indigenous businesses should register with Supply Nation
Supply Nation connects verified Indigenous businesses with motivated buyers from Australia’s leading corporate, government and not-for-profit organisations. There is no cost to register, and registration gives your business a listing on Indigenous Business Direct, the only national directory of verified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses.
A Supply Nation profile helps put your products and services in front of buyers seeking verified Indigenous suppliers. You can also access Supply Nation events, training, resources and other benefits to support your business.
What registration means
Being listed on Indigenous Business Direct does not guarantee contracts, work or funding. Building relationships, promoting your business and pursuing opportunities remain important parts of winning work. However, Supply Nation verification does help you promote your business, build relationships and pursue valuable opportunities with organisations seeking to procure from Indigenous suppliers.
Indigenous business benefits
-
Listing on Australia’s largest Indigenous business directory – the first stop for procurement officers seeking suppliers to meet Indigenous Procurement Policy targets.
-
Support and advice to help you market your businesses on the directory.
-
Discounted tickets to Supply Nation’s events, including Connect, our annual flagship event.
-
Invitations to regional trade fairs and meet-the-buyer events run with Supply Nation members and collaborators.
-
Eligibility for nomination in Supply Nation’s Supplier Diversity Awards presented at Connect each year.
-
Access to supplier resources, templates and other tools to help grow your business.
-
Complimentary access to training and information sessions designed specifically for Indigenous businesses.
-
Access to exclusive offers from Supply Nation members.
-
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 – connect with skilled volunteers from our member organisations who can support the real needs of your business.
-
Exclusive reverse search functionality to find key procurement contacts within our member directory.
-
Opportunity to participate in exclusive marketing campaigns with Supply Nation.
-
Listing on Australia’s largest Indigenous business directory – the first stop for procurement officers seeking suppliers to meet Indigenous Procurement Policy targets.
Support and advice to help you market your businesses on the directory.
Discounted tickets to Supply Nation’s events, including Connect, our annual flagship event.
Invitations to regional trade fairs and meet-the-buyer events run with Supply Nation members and collaborators.
Eligibility for nomination in Supply Nation’s Supplier Diversity Awards presented at Connect each year.
Access to supplier resources, templates and other tools to help grow your business.
Complimentary access to training and information sessions designed specifically for Indigenous businesses.
Access to exclusive offers from Supply Nation members.
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 – connect with skilled volunteers from our member organisations who can support the real needs of your business.
Exclusive reverse search functionality to find key procurement contacts within our member directory.
Opportunity to participate in exclusive marketing campaigns with Supply Nation.
-
Listing on Australia’s largest Indigenous business directory – the first stop for procurement officers seeking suppliers to meet Indigenous Procurement Policy targets.
Support and advice to help you market your businesses on the directory.
Discounted tickets to Supply Nation’s events, including Connect, our annual flagship event.
Invitations to regional trade fairs and meet-the-buyer events run with Supply Nation members and collaborators.
Eligibility for nomination in Supply Nation’s Supplier Diversity Awards presented at Connect each year.
Access to supplier resources, templates and other tools to help grow your business.
Complimentary access to training and information sessions designed specifically for Indigenous businesses.
Access to exclusive offers from Supply Nation members.
Access to the Supply Nation Registered Supplier logo for use on marketing materials, websites, email auto-signatures, tender documentation etc.
What do I have to do?
- Complete a simple online registration form which takes around 30 minutes.
- Upload Confirmation of Aboriginality and / or Torres Strait Islander descent documentation for all Indigenous business owners.
- Supply Nation will review your information and may contact you if there are any queries.
Once you have completed the online registration form, the verification process should be completed within four days. If you have any questions, call our team on 1300 055 298.
What’s the difference between Registered and Certified?
Supply Nation recognises two levels of verified Indigenous businesses:
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
Both provide access to Indigenous Business Direct and opportunities to connect with buyers. Certification provides additional assurance of majority Indigenous ownership, management and control. We see that Certified businesses receive more, and higher value contracts. If you are eligible, we strongly recommend pursuing certification.
Learn more about registration and certification.
The federal government announced changes to the IPP eligibility criteria, with transitional arrangements in place through to 30 June 2027. Learn more about eligibility requirements here.
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 (unit trusts are not eligible)
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 (unit trusts are not eligible)
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 (unit trusts are not eligible)
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 (unit trusts are not eligible)
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
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.