Sunshine Coast First Nations Supplier Day
The Sunshine Coast First Nations Supplier Day is a platform to showcase local First Nations businesses and their ongoing contributions to the economic sustainability of the Sunshine Coast region.
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, NGOs and businesses, supplier day aims to support a strong and resilient community which prioritises local First Nations businesses as the suppliers of choice.
Sunshine Coast First Nations Supplier Day objectives
- To establish a platform for First Nations businesses
- To bring together local First Nations businesses as suppliers of choice for the Sunshine Coast region, supported by Council's Regional Economic Development Strategy:
- To develop capabilities and capacity through:
- leadership, collaboration and identity
- capital investment
- high value industries
- local to global connections
- investment in skills and talent.
- To support the objectives of council’s First Nations procurement guideline (PDF, 240KB):
- developing a competitive First Nations business and industry both locally and regionally
- creating new business and commercial opportunities for First Nations suppliers, and support the existing First Nations business and commercial base
- creating new local employment opportunities and maintain the existing First Nations local employment base
- Supporting First Nations supply chains by incentivising all council suppliers to sub-contract with, or procure goods and services from, First Nations suppliers
- diversifying economic growth contributing to community prosperity.
- To create and nurture relationships between First Nations suppliers and government, NGOs and businesses
- To showcase local First Nations businesses
- To showcase the contributions and collaborations between the corporate community and First Nations community.
For additional information and insight into the Sunshine Coast First Nations supplier day, please read the event summary (PDF, 398KB).
Don't miss this important opportunity! Discover local First Nations suppliers. Learn what products and services are available to your business. Promote your organisation’s social responsibility and engagement with Your Community!
The 3rd Sunshine Coast First Nations Supplier Day 2023
First Nations Supplier Day 2023 will be held at The Metropolitan (MET), Maroochydore on Friday, 27 October 2023.
Are you a First Nations business, creative or service provider servicing the Sunshine Coast?
Free sites are now available for First Nations businesses to display / sell their products and services. This includes market stalls, food stalls, creatives, and entertainers.
Please view online First Nations Supplier Day Expression of Interest form LINK
First Nations supplier briefing - local business champions
Partnership opportunities
If you or your organisation are interested in supporting the First Nations community and this event by partnering, please contact the First Nations Partnerships team.
More information
Customer enquiries relating to the region’s Traditional Custodians, council’s Reconciliation Action Plan or other First Nations projects supported by council, can be emailed to the First Nations Partnerships team.