Empowering First Nations Women Entrepreneurs

Creating Economic Impact

Created by First Nations women for First Nations women, Start Simple, Grow Strong is a new innovative business program that offers a fresh, creative approach to combining business development, marketing and culturally informed mentorship to empower First Nations women in business.

Combining over 15 years of real-world First Nations business expertise and culturally informed mentorship, we help First Nations women overcome barriers, build confidence and fast track starting and growing their dream business.

By supporting this program, your organisation directly fuels First Nations economic growth whilst supporting the delivery of your Reconciliation Action Plan.

Your support also contributes to addressing sector need* and enables practical education, economic empowerment and long-term community impact.

*Continue prioritising increased spend with female-owned First Nations businesses (Supply Nation (2025) State of Indigenous Business Research Report).

WHY SUPPORT THIS PROGRAM

  • High impact economic return - support access to business education, skills development and cultural mentoring leading to increased sustainability and economic growth.

  • RAP alignment - support provides a measurable way to developing a sustainable pipeline of First Nations women entrepreneurs.

“As the first from a family of 7 to register a business, I wasn’t confident in registering a business myself. For years, I thought about starting a business. Ivy’s support has given me the confidence I needed to finally make a start.”

Chantal, Birri Gubba, Guarang Guarang & Wakka Wakka
Single Mother of 5 and Founder of CJR Connections

WHO IS THE PROGRAM FOR

  • First Nations women starting a business for the first time

  • Mothers and carers returning to work through self-employment

  • Newly emerging creatives, consultants and product and service-based entrepreneurs

  • First Nations women transitioning from formal work to registered businesses

SUPPORTING FIRST NATIONS ECONOMIC OUTCOMES

A Mother-Daughter driven program, we have a shared passion for improving economic growth for First Nations women in business.

We are 100% Indigenous female owned, specialising in First Nations business development, design and consultancy services.

THE TEAM

Consultant | Mentor | Designer

Hi! I’m Ivy, a proud Kabi Kabi and Kooma descendent, currently living on Ngunnawal Country. Multi-award winning in First Nations excellence, I have over 2 decades experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and businesses resulting in significant First Nations economic outcomes.

With a BA, Diploma in Business and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, I have a strong track record of over 15 years in a successful side hustle and passionate about sharing my business expertise to empower other First Nations women to improve their economic independence.

Hi! I’m Jada, a proud Kabi Kabi, Kooma and Bindal descendent, currently living on Ngunnawal Country. As a recent high school graduate with having completed my 1st year Bachelor of Film at the University of Canberra and I bring expertise in designing and developing business websites.

Registered in 2024, as a small business owner of Launch Your Website I specialise in helping new and established small businesses to become more visible in order to achieve business growth.

Website Design & Development

WHY WORK WITH US

  • 100% female Indigenous owned, operated and led

  • Passion driven to make an impact for First Nations women economically

  • Track record and reputation for excellence in supporting Indigenous businesses

  • Strengthen your commitment to economic opportunities for First Nations women owned businesses

YOUR IMPACT

Your support to contribute towards funding enrolments provides participants

  1. Access to Start Simple in Business online course - includes 6 modules on business planning, registration, financials, marketing, mindset and launching a business (for up to 3 months) (valued at $999)

  2. Access to Website for Beginner’s online course - includes 20 video lessons providing practical guidance on how to plan, build and launch a professional website (for up to 3 months) (valued up to $2,499)

  3. Business marketing - logo, branding, social media (valued at $2,499)

  4. One-on-one mentoring (during and post the program for up to 3 months) (valued at $2,999)

Program cost - $3,999 (total value $8,996)

Post-program reporting included highlighting participation and outcomes.

We’d love the opportunity to discuss a customised package aligned to your organisation

Together, we can make real change for First Nations women in business.

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