Become a Member

Membership of the New South Wales Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (NSWICC) is open to any Aboriginal Business that is at least 51% Aboriginal owned, managed and controlled.

NSWICC Members provide diverse products and services and supply across all Australian Industries for example, business offerings range from carbon farming and agricultural services to traffic control, engineering and aviation, stationery, advertising, furniture and professional services. A business or enterprise carrying the NSWICC Assured logo has met National Policy requirements as upheld by the First Australians Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FACCI) for being identified as a First Nations Business Owner or Entrepreneur.

The NSWICC Assured Logo also means that a Business has met the prequalification requirements of FACCI Policy for determining a Business or Supplier to be Contract ready.

For example, State and Territory Indigenous Chambers of Commerce assess compliance with Government and Industry Regulators, confirm ownership via ASIC registered shareholders agreements and check the capacity of the business to supply under contract. A business or enterprise carrying the NSWICC Assured logo has met National Policy requirements as upheld by the First Australians Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FACCI) for being identified as a First Nations Business Owner or Entrepreneur.

Regardless of the business type or where a member is on their business journey when they join, we offer a holistic support model covering the full business life-cycle. Remaining relevant is our secret to a growing membership and member retention.

Why does FACCI require evidence?

Indigenous Procurement Policy aims to provide economic opportunities to Australia’s First People through Government and Private Sector spend.

Policies such as the Commonwealths IPP and the NSW Government’s Aboriginal Participation in Construction Policy (APIC) and the pending Aboriginal Procurement Policy (APP) are important strategies for creating Jobs and Business Growth and therefore are a solution to addressing the economic and social disparities that exist for Australia’s First People. A Robust, Respectful and Consistent Process for certifying an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander owned business supports the Integrity of the Sector and potential of Procurement Policy for Australia’s First People Business Owners, Families and Communities. “Procurement Policies such as the Commonwealths IPP and NSW Governments pending APP are truly enabling levers as they provide an opportunity for our people to lead on economic and social parity in Australia. It is the execution of these policies and regulation of the sector however that will maximise their impact to drive sustainable change” Deb Barwick, NSWICC Chair and CEO. FACCI Policy on defining an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander business is aligned with Global Best Practice for the recognition of Indigenous persons.