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​Community First: Creating Economic and Employment Opportunities for First Nations People Across Rural, Regional, and Urban Centres

15-17 October 2024 | Naarm/Melbourne

Supported by members of the National Indigenous Business Chambers Alliance Working Group

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Welcome to the First Nation Employment & Economic Development Forum

Organisations across Australia are eager to improve their rates of First Nations employment, retention, procurement and engagement. Meanwhile, First Nations advocates, employment experts and business owners have a wealth of information around how companies can meet their targets, improve workplace cultural safety, and boost employment rates in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.  

 

The 2024 First Nations Employment and Economic Development Forum provides a platform for collaboration and problem-solving, bringing together corporations, community and First Nations business leaders. Taking place in Naarm/Melbourne in 2024, this national Forum is proudly backed by the state and regional based members of National Indigenous Business Chambers Alliance Working Group. 

 

Whether you’re from remote or regional Australia, working to improve First Nations employment outcomes or a First Nations entrepreneur looking to grow your business, this forum offers networking and educational opportunities for you.
 

Choose from two streams so that you can personalise your forum experience and leave with practical takeaways.  

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Join the conversation

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Featured Speakers

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Naomi Anstess

CEO

Northern Territory Indigenous
Business Network

Chaiperson

National Indigenous Business
Chambers Alliance

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Donald Betts

Chief Executive Officer

Kinaway Chamber of Commerce

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Patricia Adjei

Director, Standalone Legislation

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts 

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Ronald Jones

National Aboriginal Engagement Manager

UGL 

Sara Stuart

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Fallon Wanganeen

First Nations Employee Journey Expert

Managing Director

Mob Jobs 

ANZ  

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Shannon Mallison

Director

Yarpa Hub

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First Nations Partnership Building in Business Workshop & On-Country Cultural Activities 
Thursday, 17 October


Members of the National Indigenous Business Chambers Alliance will deliver a comprehensive and interactive half-day workshop, followed by half of day of on-country cultural activities facilitated by a respected Traditional Owner. 

Who Should Attend?

Senior executives involved in initiatives and programs to increase the participation and number of Indigenous workers within their organisation, with job titles including:​​

  • Workforce development 

  • Employment 

  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Participation 

  • Community Development 

  • Indigenous Engagement 

  • Indigenous Affairs 

  • Human Resources 

  • Diversity/Inclusion 

  • Job Support Networks 

  • Indigenous Education Programs 

  • Organisational Development 

  • Coaching/Mentoring 

  • Indigenous Business 

  • Reconciliation Action Plans 

  • Training and Development 

  • Recruitment/Talent Sourcing 

Senior Executives for currently certified or aspiring Indigenous Businesses, including

  • CEO 

  • Managing Director 

  • CFO 

  • COO 

"I think there should be more events like this. It has helped me reflect and rethink my objectives in my longterm career - I was around genuine people who wanted me to succeed and also wanted to hear my story. I was able to network with senior executive leaders like myself… I think it was very resourceful and informative."

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Why Attend?

Understand how organisations of all sizes have addressed challenges in recruiting and retaining First Nations employees

Listen to First Nations employment experts explain what a genuine commitment to cultural safety and reconciliation looks like in a workplace

Gain a more nuanced understanding of how government policies around First Nations employment will impact communities in regional and remote Australia  

Learn how to protect your business from Black cladding and theft of your Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property 

Learn the advantages of diversifying your supply chain and how to build the partnerships and networks required to do this  

Glimpse what the future of First Nations employment looks like in light of increasing focus on sustainable industry  

Identify which aspects of your company’s recruitment process might be the reason you struggle to recruit First Nations candidates  

Venue

Pullman Melbourne Albert Park

65 Queens Rd, Albert Park VIC 3004

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Meeting Room: State Room

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Location and Directions

 

Parking: Located beneath the hotel and accessible via Lorne Street, the car park has 400 parking bays. The rate is $40.00 per exit / or per 24 hours whichever occurs first.

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Accommodation Recommendation:

*Please note that the Pullman Melbourne on the Park is fully booked on the dates of the conference. We have compiled a list of accommodation options within a 10-minute walk.

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Mercure Melbourne St Kilda Road (7-min walk)

568 St Kilda Rd,
Melbourne VIC, 3004

03 7042 0000

reservations@mercurehotelmelbourne.com.au

 

Seasons Heritage Melbourne (3-min walk)

572 St Kilda Rd,
Melbourne VIC, 3004

03 8506 8888

reservations.shm@sahg.com.au

 

 

​Naima Hotel (6-min walk)

568 St Kilda Rd,
Melbourne VIC, 3004

03 7042 0000

enquiries@naimahotel.com

View Melbourne (7-min walk)

562 St Kilda Road,
Melbourne VIC, 3004

03 9529 8888

stay.melbourne@viewhotels.com.au

 

Park Regis Griffin Suites (3-min walk)

604 St Kilda Rd,
Melbourne VIC, 3004

*Requires membership for direct booking, may be booked through Hotels.com

 

Quest St Kilda Road (13-min walk)

478 St Kilda Rd,
Melbourne VIC, 3004

03 7019 8888

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Other hotel options are located in Melbourne CBD, a quick 20-minute tram ride or 15-min drive. We recommend Hotels.com, an online accommodation booking platform. Please contact operations@aventedge.com if you need assistance.

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