The value of the Australian bushfood, bush product and botanicals industry continues to grow. This growth and expansion of primary industries provide an opportunity for Aboriginal businesses to:
- Increase their representation and ownership across industries
- Build sustainable businesses on Country harvesting, developing and selling bushfood products
- Highlight their unique knowledge, stories and connection to Country and food sources
- Lead the way in the development, use and commercialisation of unique foods
- Ensure bushfoods are developed, used, and commercialised in a culturally appropriate, respectful, and sustainable way
- Ensure benefits are returned to Country, so it is protected and nurtured
Tailored support is required to empower both emerging and expanding Aboriginal businesses across Western Australia (WA) working in bushfood, bush product and botanicals.
Applications open for the Bushfoods Supply Chain Voucher Program
Apply nowAbout the voucher
The Supply Chain Voucher aims to:
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support Aboriginal business participation, leadership and ownership across bushfoods, bush products, seafood and beef industries
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strengthen sustainable on-Country enterprises through harvesting, developing and selling bushfood products
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provide opportunities to share unique knowledge, stories and cultural connection to Country
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encourage culturally appropriate, ethical and sustainable commercialisation of bushfoods
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ensure benefits and value return to Country, communities and culture
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help businesses meet growing demand for high-value products through strong governance and sustainable business practices.
The voucher provides targeted support to help emerging and expanding Aboriginal-owned businesses improve capability, competitiveness and supply-chain readiness.
The vouchers are available to Aboriginal-owned businesses to fund services and activities of up to $10,000 (excluding GST) per applicant business, paid directly to the nominated service provider(s).
Funding is available until program funds are exhausted.
Eligible activities may include (but are not limited to):
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accelerating business development and supply-chain participation
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workforce development and training
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business governance, coaching and mentoring
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sales and marketing support
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manufacturing, processing or value-adding capability.
Before applying, applicants must contact the Aboriginal Bushfood Business Service to confirm eligibility.
To be eligible, applicants must:
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be an Aboriginal-owned business, registered with one or more of the below:
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Supply Nation’s Indigenous Business Directory
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Aboriginal Business Directory WA
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Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations.
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hold an active ABN
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be located in WA
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deliver goods or services in regional WA
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be emerging or expanding within bushfoods, bush products, seafood or beef industries
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demonstrate capability to continue operating and implementing the proposed activities.
Applicants must contact Aboriginal Bushfood Business Service Senior Project Officer Nikita Procter via 0409 857 513 or email bushfoodbusiness@dpird.wa.gov.au to confirm eligibility prior to submitting an application.
Further information
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BBAB Bushfood Supply Chain Voucher - Guidelinespdf (645 KB)
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BBAB Bushfood Supply Chain Voucher - Frequently asked questionspdf (427 KB)
Aboriginal Economic Development program
Our Aboriginal Economic Development program unlocks, activates and accelerates business and employment opportunities for Aboriginal people.
The program delivers models of support and targeted programs that empower Aboriginal people to develop and sustain long-term outcomes that strengthen communities.
Projects are informed by and delivered in partnership with Aboriginal people, businesses and other entities.
Contact us
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Aboriginal Economic Development (AED) team