Ngarrimili Ltd

Ngarrimili Ltd is an Australian nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing and supporting business and entrepreneurship opportunities among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia. Established with the aim of fostering Indigenous entrepreneurship, Ngarrimili provides culturally informed, tailored support to businesses, artists, and creatives within these communities.

The name "Ngarrimili" means "to dance" in the Wadawurrung language, reflecting the organization’s commitment to culture and connection as vital components of business success. Ngarrimili’s support services are customized to meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander founders at any stage of their business journey, with a particular focus on founder wellbeing through a cultural lens.

Ngarrimili offers a wide range of assistance that includes business foundations, planning and strategy, accounting and finance advice, website development, social media and branding strategy, logo and branding development, wellbeing support, and access to industry experts. The organization also provides HR and legal advice tailored specifically for Indigenous businesses and creatives.

In addition to direct support, Ngarrimili maintains the Blak Business Directory, a platform that showcases Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses across various industries. This directory helps connect these businesses to wider markets and opportunities, promoting Indigenous entrepreneurship nationally.

Ngarrimili’s programs and networks have supported over 350 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses and nonprofit organizations as of 2022, reflecting its role as a significant contributor to Indigenous economic development in Australia.

The organization delivers its services both in person and online, offering Australia-wide support to ensure accessibility for entrepreneurs regardless of location.

Ngarrimili Ltd is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and operates with an Australian Business Number (ABN) 51626222713RR0001, reinforcing its official status as a nonprofit working toward Indigenous business empowerment[1][3][4][5].

[1] https://ngarrimili.org.au [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/b5ae745d-1b33-e911-a979-000d3ad05e15/profile [3] https://ngarrimili.org.au/donate/ [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/b5ae745d-1b33-e911-a979-000d3ad05e15/documents/fdeae639-1fbf-ee11-9079-002248110683 [5] https://business.gov.au/expertise-and-advice/ngarrimili