The Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships (DATSIP) provides a range of services to help strengthen and grow Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses in Queensland.
We can help by:
DATSIP's focus is aligned with the Queensland Government's decision to use its annual spend on procuring goods, services and capital works to bring about growth and development opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business owners can register their businesses with Supply Nation, to reach a national audience. Supply Nation provides opportunities for Indigenous businesses to participate in the supply chains for major projects and is mandated as the first port of call for Federal Government procurement officers looking for Indigenous businesses to fulfil their targets under the Indigenous Procurement Policy.
Find out more about Supply Nation.
An effective way to get your business noticed by buyers is to register on the Black Business Finder (BBF). The BBF is Queensland’s online business directory for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses. It provides opportunities for Indigenous businesses to participate in the supply chains for major projects listed with the ICN Gateway – a nationally recognised connection point for buyers and suppliers. It also provides a platform for government and private sector businesses looking to source goods and services from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suppliers.
Find out more about BBF.
DATSIP partners with industry to secure future employment and training outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and to grow and develop Indigenous businesses in Queensland.
DATSIP has a productive and long-standing working partnership with the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) to promote:
Through the partnership with the Queensland Tourism Industry Council, key sectors of the tourism industry aim to create 1000 new jobs by 2020 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as increase opportunities for Indigenous businesses to link into tourism industry supply chains.
DATSIP is currently investigating additional opportunities in the construction, retail, health and community services and agriculture industries. If your business is in these industries, and you're interested in partnering with DATSIP, email enterprise@datsip.qld.gov.au.
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This contact list of government agencies and private sector organisations may be able to assist you in starting or growing your own business.
Email enterprise@datsip.qld.gov.au.