Supporting Australia's BIPOC Owned Businesses

SUPPORTING AUSTRALIA'S BIPOC OWNED BUSINESSES

BY Ana Bilic

The struggles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders have been put back in the mainstream awareness, with protests occurring across the country.

To ensure the movement can lead to real change for our nation, we need to elevate First Nations voices and businesses. By shopping local and redirecting your money to these small businesses, there is a great opportunity to effect change.

Cafes/Supermarkets

Tin Humpy Cafe: indigenous owned cafe in Redfern, Syd

Lillipad Cafe: indigenous owned cafe in Glebe, Syd
Alem’s House: vegetarian ethopian cafe in Camperdown, Syd

All African Food: african supermarket in Guildford, Syd (try snacks like nigerian chin chin and plantain chips)

Island Food Co: fijian food in Granville, Syd (try turkey tail, taro, peanut ruffs)

Food delivery / Pick-up

Southern Soul: vegan soul food based in Syd - https://southernsoulsydney.com/?fbclid=IwAR30yUtXDdA4c-SZzZad6XwHiakJYtoAz3MRjyJc7eln6chR6GfXbMQ0DTQ
Jamaican Delight: authentic Jamaican food like chicken wings, stew, plantain etc - https://www.instagram.com/jamaican_delight/?hl=e
Mirritya Mundya: dinner packs and grazing boxes with an Indigenous twist - https://mmundya.securedirectbookings.com/
African Bites: Australia’s first African Bakery - https://www.facebook.com/africanbites.com.au/

Skincare

Earth blended: essential oil business - https://earthblended.com/
Lowanna natural skin care - https://lowannaskincare.com/
Bush Medijina: modern skincare crafted in NT - https://bushmedijina.com.au/
- Lip balms / mini balm pack

Art

Anindilyakwa Arts - https://anindilyakwaarts.com.au/
Lakkari Art - https://www.lakkaripitt.com/
Akweke Stories - https://www.akwekestories.com/
Matakupaat Arts - https://matakupaatarts.com/collections/all

Clothing

Clothing the Gap: https://clothingthegap.com.au/
Gammin Threads: https://www.gamminthreads.com/
Ginny’s Girl Gang: https://ginnysgirlgang.com/
Liandra Swim: https://liandraswim.com/collections/shop-all
Walkabout Slothing - https://www.walkaboutclothing.net.au/
Aarli Fashion - https://aarlifashion.com/

Jewellery

Haus of Dizzy: https://hausofdizzy.com/
Gillawarra Arts: https://www.gillawarraarts.com/collections/aboriginal-jewellery

Other retailers

Dyinda Designs: run by Aboriginal artists and cousins from the Yaegl country - https://www.dyindadesigns.com.au/products?page
- Products: tote bags, print artworks, tea towels, cards - $5
Sobah: non-alcoholic craft beer, raising positive awareness of AUS First Nations culture - https://sobah.com.au/
- Buy online or from NSW stockists / bar

Donate to AUS organisations supporting Indigenous communities

Change the Record
Healing Foundation
Human Rights Law Centre
ANTaR
National Justice Project
Sisters Inside
Common Ground

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