Sunshine Coast First Nations supplier day
Supporting a thriving First Nations business sector on the Sunshine Coast.
Sunshine Coast First Nations Supplier Day aims to inspire, elevate, and increase First Nations economic outcomes in celebration of Indigenous Business Month.
Sunshine Coast Council and supports a thriving First Nations business sector through bringing together First Nation's businesses, industry and local buyers for a networking and expo afternoon. The event includes presentations from industry experts, information and resources to support First Nations procurement, networking opportunities and an expo showcasing local First Nations businesses.
Sunshine Coast First Nations Supplier Day 2024
The fourth annual Sunshine Coast First Nations Supplier Day was held on the 24th of October at Altitude 9, Sunshine Coast City Hall.
Over 30 local First Nations businesses exhibited, and we heard from a panel of First Nations industry experts and entrepreneurs. See the full program and list of participating businesses here.
Get Involved
Whether you are a First Nations business, an industry representative or a buyer looking to diversify your supply chain, we want you to join us this October to support Indigenous Business Month.
· Connect local First Nations business with buyers, industry and government
· Showcase the diverse and vibrant First Nations supplier market on the Sunshine Coast
· Create a space to collaborate, learn and share information about First Nations procurement.
Contact the First Nations Partnerships team to learn more.
Event background
As the oldest continuing culture on earth, First Nations people were the first builders and engineers, the first inventors and scientists, the first agriculturalists and environmentalists, the first healers, and the first navigators and astronomers.
Despite the challenges within contemporary Australia, First Nations people use their ingenuity and ancient knowledge systems to continue cultural practices that both support economy and build community.
One of the key objectives of the Sunshine Coast First Nations supplier day is to establish a platform to showcase local First Nations businesses and their ongoing contributions to the economic sustainability of the Sunshine Coast region.
By creating and nurturing relationships between First Nations suppliers, government, and businesses, the event aims to support a strong and resilient community which prioritises local First Nations businesses as the suppliers of choice.