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A GREAT WAY OF WORKING WITH OUR MONEY

For much of that time the program has been unique in empowering Aboriginal groups to invest their collective royalty, rent, compensation, leasing and carbon credit income in projects the groups prioritise, plan and monitor.  Between them 112 groups have spent more than $255.6 million in projects that strengthen local infrastructure,...

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GRASS-ROOTS HERITAGE

The company, which started trading in 1988, is proud of its grass-roots heritage, with staff living and working in regional and remote communities of the NT.  Its presence extends from hubs in Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs.  Aboriginal Enterprises Australia NT’s Indigenous workforce has consistently exceeded a...

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GOHA HELPS SHARE LAND BENEFITS

Jeanie Govan and Dr Sharon Harwood founded GOHA Indigenous Planning & Development because they believe that the development of the Indigenous estate in Australia should be approached from an entirely different perspective – one that is grounded, empowers Aboriginal people and creates opportunities to support...

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IRONBARK CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF GROWTH 

Since its inception, Ironbark has evolved into a dynamic organisation, bridging economic and social development through employment, training and enterprise initiatives.  It now employs more than 100 people throughout the Darwin–Daly region.  Over the years, Ironbark has expanded its operations significantly, now overseeing...

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HOOPS 4 HEALTH MAKING A BIG DIFFERENCE

But it’s about much more than basketball.  The First Nations-led business has a fully equipped gym – knowing that sport and exercise instill routine, discipline, determination and self-respect – and runs programs in Indigenous communities, and in Darwin and Alice Springs prisons.  It blends the life experiences of its...

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RISE OF INDIGENOUS REAL ESTATE COMPANY

The 100 percent Aboriginal-owned business is a shining example of the power of family, culture and commitment. It was originally established as Elaine Mills Property Management in 2006. Fast forward to 2024, and the company is proudly Territorian, led by mother-daughter combinations of four strong Aboriginal women: Elaine Mills, Terri Walters,...

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KALANO AT 50

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that the following may contain images of people who have passed  One of Australia’s most effective yet least-known Indigenous organisations, Kalano Community Association, is celebrating 50 years of service, pride and progress.  Kalano was established to meet the needs of...

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BROTHERS BUILDING A STRONG BUSINESS

The project includes removing synthetic chemicals known as PFAS. “I've gained relevant experience in this kind of work over a number of years,” says Barry Davis, who founded the company with his brother Wayne. The hardworking brothers hope their engagement will extend beyond their present commitment and turn into a potential three...

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LARRAKIA NATION

Larrakia Nation’s rangers are doing what Indigenous people consider the most sacred of jobs – caring for Country. They carry out a wide range of tasks, everything from weed management to cleaning up wildlife trails, from checking for invasive aquatic pests to shorebird surveys. Ranger manager Michael Carter says: “Larrakia people are...

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STRATEGIC MESSENGER 

Based in Darwin, Jitta Consulting provides strategic advisory services to both Aboriginal enterprises and private sector companies across the NT, with a focus on fostering economic independence, growth and sustainable development.  Rekeesha’s approach to business is shaped by her deep cultural connections. With family ties to the...

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NT INDIGENOUS BUSINESS NETWORK 

For more than 65,000 years, Aboriginal people have traded, innovated, and built thriving economies on these lands. Today, that legacy lives on through the growing wave of Blak-owned businesses taking charge of their futures and reshaping the Northern Territory’s economic landscape.  At the forefront of this movement is the Northern...

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Membership Options JOIN THE MOVEMENT

Certified Membership with NTIBN is not given — it’s earned. It is the highest mark of authenticity in the Northern Territory’s Blak business sector, proudly reserved for genuine Aboriginal-owned, managed and controlled businesses.  To become Certified, a business must be at least 51 percent Aboriginal owned. But ownership alone...