FAQs – members
Supply Nation offers different membership types based on your organisation’s size, type and procurement spend. Each level provides varying levels of access to our tools, training and dedicated support hours.
If you’re unsure which option suits your needs, please contact our Membership Team for tailored advice.
No. A RAP is not required to join Supply Nation. Membership is open to organisations at every stage of their supplier diversity or reconciliation journey, whether they are just starting out or already progressing their commitments. For more information on RAPs, visit the Reconciliation Australia website.
Through membership, Supply Nation can help your organisation engage and integrate Indigenous-owned businesses into your supply chain. Federal and state governments have Indigenous participation policies that require or encourage such involvement in contracts and tenders. By procuring goods and services from Indigenous businesses, your organisation can meet these requirements while supporting the Indigenous business sector.
No, membership is linked to an organisation’s ABN, so each subsidiary needs its own membership to access Supply Nation’s benefits and services.
Yes, subsidiaries or related entities under a group membership may receive discounted rates. Please contact your Relationship Manager to confirm eligibility and pricing details.
You can apply online via the Supply Nation website. Once we receive your application, a Relationship Manager will contact you to confirm details and next steps.
To become a member, your organisation must agree to:
- appoint a senior officer as the primary contact
- review current supplier diversity capabilities with support from Supply Nation
- embed a supplier diversity program, including working with Supply Nation verified Indigenous businesses; working towards supplier diversity targets
- provide financial information annually for reporting purposes
For full details, refer to the Supply Nation membership requirements.
You can search Indigenous Business Direct, our online directory of verified Indigenous businesses.
You can search suppliers by:
- business name
- location or region
- product or service category.
Members gain access to extended supplier insights and functionality, including:
- additional filters and search options
- further business information, such as employee numbers and turnover
- tools to save and manage supplier shortlists
- the ability to export search results to Excel
Your organisation can create as many user logins as needed to access the Supply Nation member portal and Indigenous Business Direct. Your Relationship Manager can assist with setup and eligibility.
Yes. You can use keywords or browse categories to find suitable suppliers that meet your organisation’s needs. There is also a filtering feature that allows you to refine your search.
If you can’t locate a business in the directory, contact your Relationship Manager who can help identify Indigenous suppliers that meet your requirements.
Log in to the member portal here to update your profile, download resources and reports and access Supply Nation’s tools and events. If you don’t have a login, please contact your Relationship Manager.
Depending on the opportunity, Supply Nation may be able to assist in promoting large tenders, open panels or expression of interests. Speak with your Relationship Manager about using the Member Opportunity Board.
Supply Nation registers and certifies incorporated joint ventures (IJVs) and promotes them through Indigenous Business Direct. However, we do not provide advisory services on forming IJVs.
For more information on joint ventures, visit our fact sheets page.
Supply Nation’s Indigenous Business Trade Fairs run in partnership with the NIAA (National Indigenous Australians Agency), are free to attend and open to all.
However, tickets to Supply Nation’s flagship Connect event, including the Knowledge Forum, Indigenous Business Tradeshow and Gala Awards Dinner, must be purchased through the Connect website.
Yes. All Supply Nation members are required to report their Indigenous procurement spend with Supply Nation businesses through our SpendTracker tool. This is outlined in our Membership Terms and Conditions.
Reporting must be done at least once a year, though members are encouraged to report quarterly to track progress.
Yes. All spend reported to Supply Nation is de-identified and kept confidential. We use aggregate data to understand trends in member spend and measure the collective impact across the Indigenous business sector.
Your supplier diversity objectives are set and led by your organisation. Supply Nation’s role is to provide guidance, tools and support to help you achieve them. For members, we can also work with you to develop an engagement plan outlining activities and commitments.
Supply Nation provides:
- a dedicated Relationship Manager who offers guidance, training and support across all aspects of your membership
- core support hours for strategic sessions and business matching
- training and events to build supplier diversity capability
Core support hours are the dedicated hours your organisation receives each year as part of membership. They can be used for:
- strategy and planning meetings
- supplier engagement sessions
- reporting and benchmarking support
- staff training and onboarding
Additional support can be arranged. Please contact your Relationship Manager to discuss options.
Visit the events page on our website for the latest updates. You can also find upcoming events, initiatives and training sessions detailed in the member portal, including registration and ticket links.
Contact us here.