"We know that Aboriginal businesses are changing the lives of Aboriginal people and communities, not just in New South Wales but right across Australia." - Deb Barwick
The NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (NSWICC) is the peak body for Indigenous businesses in New South Wales and this year is celebrating 20 years.
The NSWICC gathered at Parliament House with a room of Indigenous businesses, employers and supporters from across the state.
CEO and Founder Deb Barwick reflects on 20 years in business and looks forward to the growth potential of First Nations employment, employers and industry.
We are actually about contributing to society as we always have traditionally, nothing different now it's just that our journey was interruptedDeb Barwick
Steven Adams, Co-Director at Mara Ba Kumba, saw the beginnings of NSWICC and shares his thoughts on Indigenous business being a pathway of building legacy.
We're only on this Earths for a short term, we need to make sure that the legacy that we leave behind is supporting that next generation to take that lead and continue to build that Aboriginal Business sector.Steven Adams
Andrew Malloch Gneral Manager and non-Indigenous man working on Darkinjung Country Gosford. Sharing ways in which at non-for-profit, Bara Barang, supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander youth in their employment journey.
Quality education, training and into employment pathways with many employers that are in our networks that have that willingness to grow the Aboriginal workforce in their businessAndrew Malloch
