2026 Showcase program

Mandy Draper is a proud Dharug woman of the Cabrogal Clan who has lived on Kabi Kabi Country for over 25 years. She is an artist, health practitioner, workshop facilitator and Chair of the Sunshine Coast NAIDOC Family Fun Day Committee.

Mandy is the founder of Deadly Dot Pots, creating hand-painted artworks that celebrate culture, storytelling and wellbeing while promoting awareness of mental health through art. With extensive experience in community engagement, cultural education and event delivery, Mandy is passionate about strengthening connections to Country, culture and community, and championing First Nations excellence across the Sunshine Coast.

Kylie-Lee Bradford is a proud Murrumburr woman from Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory and the founder of Kakadu Organics, a First Nations-owned native foods and wellness business grounded in culture, Country and sustainability. Growing up in a small Aboriginal community in Kakadu, Kylie-Lee developed a strong connection to native ingredients and a vision to create products using wild-harvested native foods while generating meaningful economic opportunities for Aboriginal communities.

Founded in 2014, Kakadu Organics has grown from that vision into a national business producing native foods, bush teas, skincare and wellness products, with products sold across Australia and into international markets. Kylie-Lee's broader work also includes First Nations business coaching, Traditional Owner consultation and the design and delivery of initiatives supporting Indigenous entrepreneurship and sustainable community development. She is particularly passionate about creating opportunities for Aboriginal women and strengthening the economic sustainability of rural and remote communities while maintaining strong connections to culture and Country.

Ramone Close is a proud Quandamooka (Goenpul), Githabul and Butchulla man, First Nations entrepreneur and founder of PLANZZ. Through PLANZZ, Ramone works with organisations across First Nations advisory, procurement strategy, relationship management and implementation, helping turn commitments into practical and measurable outcomes.

He is also the Managing Director and Co-Founder of WePlenty, a First Nations business-to-business marketplace designed to increase supplier visibility, build trust and create genuine procurement opportunities for Indigenous businesses. Ramone's work is grounded in culture, connection and economic empowerment, with a strong focus on creating sustainable commercial pathways and meaningful partnerships for First Nations enterprises.

Paul Graham is a proud descendant of the Gangalidda people and Chief Executive Officer of the Queensland Indigenous Business Network (QIBN). He brings more than 25 years of senior leadership experience across the corporate, education and not-for-profit sectors, with a strong track record in governance, financial sustainability, strategic growth and organisational leadership.

A Chartered Accountant, Paul has held senior roles including Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Childcare Alliance (Queensland) and Director of Operations at St John's College, University of Queensland. At QIBN, Paul is focused on strengthening the organisation's role as a statewide voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses, building partnerships and expanding opportunities for Indigenous enterprise and economic participation.

Debbie Hoger is a proud Dunghutti woman, mother of two and founder of Riley Callie Resources, a 100% Indigenous-owned business supporting educators to embed authentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives throughout children's learning. With university qualifications in Arts and Science and First Class Honours in Anthropology, Debbie has drawn on her cultural heritage, educational background and lived experience as a parent to build resources that help educators engage with First Nations cultures, histories and knowledges in meaningful and culturally respectful ways.

Debbie established Riley Callie Resources after recognising a gap in the education sector for authentic, accessible First Nations teaching materials. The business now supports schools and early childhood services across Australia and actively works with Indigenous creators and businesses to strengthen cultural integrity and Indigenous economic participation. In 2026, Debbie also co-created and hosted the inaugural National First Nations Education Conference in Brisbane, bringing together hundreds of educators from across Australia to learn directly from First Nations voices, knowledge holders and leaders.

Alex Dougan Electrical 

All Aspects Recruitment & HR Services

Amanda Pitt-Lythgoe

Kabi Kabi/Wakka Wakka jewellery, homewares, arts and crafts.

amanda-pitt-lythgoe.square.site

The Awakening Journey

The Awakening Journey is a First Nations-owned business supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and families through culturally relevant resources for pregnancy, birth and beyond.

theawakeningjourney.com.au

Baan Group

Indigenous-owned construction site services business, providing everything construction projects need to run smoothly, from waste management and temporary fencing to portable toilets and more.

baangroup.com.au

Black Swan Dreaming

Blak Botanics

Blak Botanics is a proudly First Nations-led business creating beautiful, sustainable floral designs that celebrate native flora and share stories of Country, culture and community.

@blakbotanics

Blaklash

Blaq Diamonds Women Empowerment

BLAQ DIAMONDS Women Empowerment is a 100% First Nations female-owned social impact business empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and communities through culturally safe programs, mentoring and economic opportunities.

blaqdiamondswe.com.au

Bridgeman

Buildgroup Queensland

Civil haulage, traffic management and civil works.

bgqld.com.au

Culturally Informed Practices Institute

Deadly Dot Pots

Dirt Drop

Fill management platform for the responsible reuse of Country.

dirtdrop.com.au

The Dreaming Collective

The Dreaming Collective is a First Nations-led consultancy combining cultural insight and business expertise to help organisations and communities create stronger, more connected futures.

thedreamingcollective.com

Easternbuilt

First Nation Distributors

First Nation Distributors is a 100% Indigenous-owned procurement and supply company providing tailored solutions across PPE, workwear, safety, medical, sustainable products and general business supplies.

LinkedIn

First People Recruitment Solutions

Established in 2015, First People Recruitment Solutions is a majority Aboriginal-owned recruitment and labour hire agency specialising in generalist talent acquisition and professional First Nations placements.

FN Workforce Group

Gawun Supplies

We provide workwear and corporate uniforms and specialise in custom designed Indigenous hi-vis and corporate polo shirts.

Green Frog Vending

Green Frog Vending is an Indigenous-owned Australian business delivering innovative smart vending solutions that combine automated retail, cashless payments, and digital advertising technology.

gfvending.com.au

Harlequin Blinds & Security

Helen Rose

Helen Rose is a proudly First Nations female-owned Queensland business creating natural wellness and skincare products inspired by traditional knowledge and Australian native botanicals.

helenrose.com.au

Hitech Electrical Automation

Hitech is a Queensland-based, Indigenous-owned electrical contractor designing, manufacturing and installing critical electrical infrastructure for heavy industry, renewables and infrastructure projects.

hitechelec.com.au

Indigenous Employment Australia

Kakadu Organics

Kakadu Organics is a First Nations-owned, Aboriginal female-led business creating premium products that celebrate Australian native ingredients, culture and connection to Country.

kakaduorganics.com.au

Kennelly Constructions

Building, electrical and civil construction company.

kennelly.com.au

Luke Mallie Designs

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contemporary artwork. Inspiring and empowering through art and design.

Instagram

Madji Indigenous Furniture

Supply and install of commercial furniture with artwork from First Nations designs.

MOB BOX

Shipping container modifications.

LinkedIn

Multhana Property Services

Murawin

Murawin is a professional advisory consultancy that supports our clients to work genuinely, deeply and productively with Indigenous communities.

Murri Girl Designs

Murri Girl Designs creates bold, contemporary wearable art that celebrates First Nations culture, creativity and sustainability through hand-printed upcycled fashion and jewellery.

@murrigirldesigns

Ocher Bee

Ocher Bee provides professional cultural experiences via incursions or excursions. Authentic grounded experience in cultural professional spaces.

ocherbee.com

One Mob

Provides culturally grounded youth mentoring and NDIS support, taking a holistic, client-led approach to help First Nations people achieve their goals and thrive.

PLANZZ Australia

PLANZZ is a First Nations advisory and procurement business supporting organisations to strengthen First Nations engagement, procurement, governance and social impact outcomes.

planzz.com.au

The Queensland Indigenous Business Network

The Queensland Indigenous Business Network (QIBN) will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses to achieve business growth, employment growth and community success by connecting with a range of government and private sector procurement opportunities.

qibn.com.au

Riley Callie Resources

Sandpoppy Weaving

A proud Badjala, Woppaburra and Torres Strait Islander mum-and-daughter duo sharing culture, connection and healing through weaving workshops, wearable art and creative experiences.

sandpoppyweaving.my.canva.site

Tracks Integrated Services

TribalLink

TribalLink is a 100% Indigenous-owned education and tourism provider delivering cultural learning, training and experiences for early learning, schools, communities and corporate organisations.

triballink.com.au

Tuff Yards

tuffyards.com.au

Yaamarra & Yarral

Yaamarra & Yarral is a native and ancient grain processing and stone-milling social enterprise creating delicious, accessible gluten-free millet foods for everyone to enjoy.

yaamarraandyarral.com.au