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