The New South Wales Aboriginal Business Roundtable is set to be held next month in support of the state's Indigenous tourism sector.
Rescheduled from July due to severe weather, the eighth Roundtable, to be held under the theme Walking Together to Create Cultural Tourism Experiences, focuses on Aboriginal cultural tourism and the visitor economy.
The free event is specifically designed for Aboriginal business owners and operators, or those with an interest in the industry.
Held in partnership with Destination NSW, the Roundtable will give business owners opportunities to collaborate, gain valuable insights from other Aboriginal tourism business operators, and discuss procurement with representatives from the public and private sectors.
The roundtable will focus on four key themes: creating new pathways, boosting Aboriginal cultural tourism in NSW, collaborating for a more attractive NSW, and empowering regional Aboriginal businesses.
NSW Aboriginal Tourism Operators Council chair and Yuin-Ngarrug man, Dwayne Bannon-Harrison, will deliver the keynote address.
Mr Bannon-Harrison said the Council is proud to be a longtime supporter of the Roundtable.
"For over 15 years, we've worked to empower Aboriginal communities across NSW to build strong pathways into tourism," Mr Bannon-Harrison said.
Tourism Australia Head of Indigenous Affairs, Phil Lockyer, and Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council and Sand Dune Adventures CEO, Andrew Smith, will also take part in a panel discussion.
Additionally, the event will be attended by NSW Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty, David Harris, who will share insights from the NSW Aboriginal Business Taskforce and NSW Roadmap for Aboriginal Business Growth.
Mr Harris said the New South Wales Government recognises economic empowerment and business development are critical to the socio-economic growth of Aboriginal communities.
"The success of the Aboriginal business sector is a great thing for our state, it delivers prosperity and better outcomes for Aboriginal people, which helps Close the Gap," Mr Harris said.
"We know that tourists and locals in NSW have a strong desire to learn more about Aboriginal cultures and histories by engaging in experiences with Aboriginal businesses and service providers.
"I am looking forward to meeting with Aboriginal business owners and learning how the NSW Government can continue to support the growth and success of the sector."
The Roundtable will be held to coincide with Indigenous Business Month, which is being held under the 2025 theme of 'strength through collaboration'.
The event will run from 10am to 3pm at Williamstown's Murrook Cultural Centre.
Participants can attend in-person or online via livestream, with registrations now open online.