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Build Capacity. Win Contracts. Lead with Confidence.

The Indigenous Supplier Development Program (ISDP) is a powerful initiative designed to transform Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses into tender-ready suppliers equipped to compete for high-value opportunities in the construction and infrastructure sectors.

Delivered through a strategic partnership between the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (NSWICC) and the University of Sydney Business School, and proudly sponsored by Deloitte Services Pty Ltd, HKA Global (Australia) Pty Ltd, Turner & Townsend Pty Ltd and Logikal Projects Pty Ltd, this intensive program connects business owners with world-class learning, expert mentors and a network of buyers and peers committed to Indigenous economic empowerment.

Whether you are looking to grow your contracting capacity, pitch to tier-one firms or win your first government panel placement, the ISDP is your next step toward long-term business success.

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Who It Is For

The ISDP is designed for Indigenous-owned and operated businesses in New South Wales that are:

  • Operating within, or seeking to enter, the construction and infrastructure supply chain
  • Ready to grow and scale their operations
  • Seeking to improve their capacity to tender competitively for government and private sector contracts
  • Open to learning, peer exchange and building long-term partnerships with industry leaders
  • No matter the size or stage of your business, if you are serious about stepping into the supplier pipeline, the ISDP can help you get there.
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Proven Results

In its first year alone, the ISDP supported 17 Indigenous businesses across two cohorts, with 12 successfully graduating and many already securing new business opportunities as a result.

Participant feedback highlights:

  • Significant improvements in procurement readiness
  • Greater clarity on strategic business direction
  • Enhanced confidence in pitching to procurement panels
  • Real-world wins - such as a founder who pitched successfully to a government panel for the first time after completing the program
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Why Choose ISDP?

This is not just a training program - it’s a launchpad for Indigenous businesses ready to lead, grow and thrive in the infrastructure sector. With high-calibre partners, practical tools and a community-led approach, the ISDP provides the edge you need to turn opportunity into impact.

Expression of Interest

Expression of Interest for potential future cohorts is now open.

If you are ready to take your business to the next level and become tender-ready, we invite you to express your interest in the next intake of the ISDP.

Apply Now Contact the NSWICC for more information