Opportunity for Aboriginal Sandalwood Businesses & Sole Trader Contractors

Written By K Farmer Dutjahn Foundation

Applications are now open for the Aboriginal Business Leadership Initiative (ABLI) 2025–26.​

This free, culturally safe program is designed to support Aboriginal business owners and emerging entrepreneurs to strengthen leadership skills, build business capability, and develop long-term resilience.​

​Program includes:​

• Three 2-day workshops over 8 weeks​

• One-on-one mentoring and counselling​

• Networking with other Aboriginal business leaders​

• Travel support for eligible participants​

• A graduation event to celebrate participants​

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📍 Workshops will be held in Kalgoorlie​

📅 Program runs: March – June 2026​

📝 Applications close: 16 March​

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If you’re an Aboriginal sandalwood contractor, sole trader, or business owner looking to grow your skills and strengthen your business, we encourage you to apply.​

ABLI is a joint initiative by the Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development and the Goldfields and Esperance Development Commission​

Find out more and apply here:​https://www.gedc.wa.gov.au/our-programs/aboriginal-business-leadership-initiative-abli-2025-26/​

K Farmer Dutjahn Foundation https://www.kfdf.com.au
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