October is Indigenous Business Month (IBM), an exciting time for all Australians to celebrate and recognise the innovation, leadership and success of Aboriginal- and Torres Strait Islander-owned businesses.
This year’s theme, 'Strength through Collaboration', highlights the unstoppable power of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses working together and teaming up with allies.
Whether it’s two businesses pairing up or a whole community coming together, it reminds us that strong partnerships built on trust and shared goals create real and lasting impact.
Discover three ways you can show your support now and beyond Indigenous Business Month.
Queensland is proud to be home to a strong and diverse network of Aboriginal- and Torres Strait Islander-owned businesses that provide exceptional services across all sectors.
Diversify your supply chain by engaging with trusted businesses through:
Procuring from Aboriginal- and Torres Strait Islander-owned businesses is a powerful way to create positive change, support economic empowerment, generate jobs, build skills and strengthen communities.
IBM provides a valuable opportunity for communities to come together in-person and online to celebrate, promote, and support Aboriginal- and Torres Strait Islander- owned businesses.
Throughout October, individuals and organisations are encouraged to host or participate in local events that showcase the innovation and contributions of these businesses.
To get involved, you can explore local events or register your own by visiting business.qld.gov.au/ibm or indigenousbusinessmonth.com.au.
Show your support for IBM by sharing the achievements of Aboriginal- and Torres Strait Islander- owned businesses within your networks.
To help you get involved, share the love using this promotional toolkit.
The toolkit features ready-to-use social media posts, newsletter content and a variety of images available for free public use during IBM 2025.
To take your social content to the next level, use our custom IBM digital image frame accessible through Canva digital photo frame.
Don't forget to also tag your stories online with #IBM2025, #IndigenousBusinessMonth, #StrengthThroughCollaboration, and #IndigBizMonth
For more information on Indigenous Business Month, visit business.qld.gov.au/IBM and indigenousbusinessmonth.com.au.
For more information on First Nations business and economic development, visit our Business and economic development webpage.
Last reviewed:08 October 2025
Last modified:08 October 2025
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