A selection of certified Indigenous-owned businesses specialising in products suitable for gifting and indulging over the holiday period have been selected to feature in Supply Nation's 2025 Festive Season Catalogue.
Announced on Thursday, the Indigenous business database's 34-page festive catalogue includes chocolate and sparkling beverages infused with native flavours to unique clothing and fashion items, jewellery, art, books and educational resources, ceramics, beauty and wellness products.
Supply Nation said the catalogue simplifies the process for those looking to gift something special to their friends, family or colleagues, or purchase an already prepared gift box complete with a range of Indigenous products.
"We are extremely excited to launch this year's catalogue with a fantastic selection of unique products from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses around the country," proud Awabakal woman and Supply Nation CEO, Kate Russell, said.
"It's also very pleasing to see that of the businesses listed approximately two-thirds are owned or led by women entrepreneurs.
"Indigenous women are driving innovation and creating real change across communities throughout Australia."
In announcing their Festive Season Catalogue, Supply Nation's said its recently released report, The Sleeping Giant Rises, found for every dollar of revenue produced by Indigenous-owned businesses, $3.66 of positive economic and social value was generated into the Australian economy.
"When you purchase from businesses listed in our catalogue you can be assured that you are purchasing high-quality, unique and authentic Indigenous products with real connection to Country and Culture," Ms Russell said.
"But more than that, you are contributing to positive change and greater self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples."
The Indigenous business database said social value refers to the positive changes seen through an Indigenous lens of wellbeing - one that encompasses people, Country, and culture.
"This value includes improved agency and control over life, expanded aspirations, financial security, pride, physical health and mental wellbeing and stronger connections to Community, Culture and Country," Supply Nation said in a statement.
"Indigenous businesses create this value purely by operating as a business, it excludes any formal or informal support or other philanthropic programs."
Ms Russell said with Indigenous-owned businesses operating across all sectors of the economy, Supply Nation's Festive Season Catalogue offers "just a small sample of the excellence on show".
"We hope all Australians will have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Indigenous Culture and the positive contributions being made by Indigenous businesses by engaging with our catalogue and sharing with friends and family," she said.
Supply Nations 2025 Festive Season Catalogue can be found online.
