It's Time.
For our Native Food Industry to be led by our First Nations People.
IF WE
Significantly increase the
participation of Indigenous
women in the native food sector
OVER TIME
Barriers to participation will be
reduced and Indigenous women
will be empowered to lead in the
growth of the native food sector
BY
Equipping Indigenous girls and women
with confidence and entrepreneurial
skills to launch new ventures and
participate in STEM careers
WHICH WILL
Barriers to participation will be
reduced and Indigenous women
will be empowered to lead in the
growth of the native food sector
Welcome
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THERE IS LESS THAN >2% FIRST NATIONS REPRESENTATION ACROSS THE ENTIRE NATIVE FOOD SECTOR
OR
ONLY 0.2% OF AUSTRALIAN BUSINESSES ARE OPERATED BY FIRST NATIONS WOMEN
Welcome
Native food or 'bush tucker' is fundamental to First Nations identity.
The native food sector provides significant opportunities for the global growth of First Nations-led businesses.
In 2010, the ‘farmgate’ value of the sector was estimated at $15-25M and has been estimated to grow to $7B by 2030.
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Unfortunately, rates of engagement and participation from First Nations people (particularly women) in this industry aren’t very high.
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A consequence of this is risking the permanent loss of important Traditional Knowledge related to the cultural practices and technologies of native Australian foods.
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EM-Power Foundation is on a mission to change this, by helping to create and
build successful career paths for First Nations people in the native food sector .
2025 GOALS
EM-Power Foundation develops long-term, shared-value partnerships with organisations that have a commitment to empowering First Nations girls and young women through native food programs.
15 Regional native food hubs across Australia
500 Indigenous girls in school participate in the
Pathways Program
250 Indigenous women in tertiary education
participate in career development
35 Native Food ventures supported
How Can I Support This?
1,000
Fund four students to participate in a 10 week Native Food and Culture program at their high school with introductions to local Elders and cooking with native food
5,000
Contribute to building a Native Bush Tucker Garden including workshops by local Elders to share knowledge of how to use native ingredients
3,000
Fund a Cultural Careers session for 10 First Nations students to learn about opportunities in their area & to develop their resumes and interview skills
10,000
Sponsor a First Nations woman to attend our Entrepreneur Program;
12 weeks of mentoring, coaching sessions with industry experts and an on Country bootcamp
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Know your investment has impact by supporting improved education, traditional knowledge and career opportunities for First Nations girls and women
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Engage your employees and stakeholders in supporting First Nations girls and women through workplace learning and employment opportunities
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Celebrate your involvement; we acknowledge the valuable contribution of our partners through our website, networking presentations, social media platforms and publications
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We offer a variety of options for organisations to support our programs; we work with you to understand your goals, and how to build a suitable package for your organisation
ALUMINI TESTIMONIALS
“The program was so educational, the resident speakers/mentors provided such good value. My mentor has been an anchor and a light for me, assisting me in breaking down my vision into chunks that feel real and achievable”
Fiona Harrison - Chocolate On Purpose