Buying better: practical steps for procuring with First Nations suppliers

As part of National Reconciliation Week, join us online for a practical session on how to build equitable procurement approaches that are inclusive, credible and outcomes-focused.

Our expert presenters from the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (NSWICC) will cover:

• What equitable procurement looks like in practice
• How to balance value for money, probity and inclusion
• Early engagement and tender design
• Meaningful participation measures
• Addressing integrity and verification
• Partnering for outcomes
• How NSWICC can help
• Next steps on putting together an action plan

Who should attend

Procurement and finance teams, business owners, SMEs, primes and project leads who want practical ways to increase procurement from First Nations businesses.

Get your questions answered

Our presenters will take questions directly from the audience during the live webcast, or you can submit questions ahead of the event via the registration form on Eventbrite.

This webinar is being held during National Reconciliation Week (27 May–3 June). The 2026 theme is All In—a call for all Australians to commit to reconciliation.

Presenters

Deb Barwick
Chairperson and Executive Officer, NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (NSWICC)

Josiah Younes
Business Development Manager, NSWICC