⬤ Memberships
Become an Ally Member of NTIBN
Are you a non-Indigenous business, corporation or statutory authority actively supporting Indigenous supply chains, employment and communities? If you can show evidence that you take responsibility and use your influence to create inclusive conditions where Indigenous people and businesses can thrive, we’d like to hear from you.
Ally Membership
Membership: $500 per annum
ADD Blak Business Directory + Procure Connect subscription: $800/year
($1000/year without Ally Membership)
Memberships, subscriptions, and add-on prices are all exclusive of GST.
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Aboriginal Supply Chain Commitment or
Indigenous Procurement Policy (or similar).
PLUS, you also must have at least one of the following documents:
RAP
Aboriginal Engagement Strategy / Charter / Commitment
Aboriginal Employment Policy / Target / Commitment
An Aboriginal Person on the Board of Directors
An Aboriginal Person in a Senior Leadership Position
Ongoing and Regular Aboriginal Cultural Safety Training in Place
A Partnership With an Aboriginal Business / Organisation
An Aboriginal Employment Rate Above 15%
If you do not have these documents yet, you can contact NTIBN throughout the year and upload them later. Please note that NTIBN will conduct random audits on these documents.
⬤ Member benefits
Benefits of NTIBN Certification
Get more than a badge. NTIBN certification unlocks buyer trust, procurement pathways and practical support—so your Aboriginal business is easier to find, choose and grow.
⬤ Definitions based on number of employees
Visibility + recognition
Be found and trusted
BBD Connect profile on the Blak Business Directory
Authenticity as a positive #BlakBuyer, #BlakGrower, #BlakEmployer
Micro-business: 0–4 employees
Small business: 5–19 employees
Medium business: 20–200 employees
Large: 200+ employees, or less than $50 million turnover
Growth + networks
Open doors and create demand
Access to NTIBN networking & events
Member discounts to premier events and industry briefings
Capability + support
Save money and scale
Access to NTIBN services (advisory, tools, programs)
Advocacy at local and national levels
⬤ Application process
Want to join? Here’s how the membership application process works.
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1. Application
Complete the online form and upload evidence. Ensure you provide either a current Supply Chain Commitment or Aboriginal Procurement Policy plus two additional initiatives.
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2. Assessment
Review of application ensuring all evidence provided meets with membership requirements.
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3. Verification
Once applications and documents are reviewed and verified, membership is granted.
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4. Certification
You are recognised as an Ally member. You will be able to access a members’ certificate and badge through your online profile.
If you are a 51% or more Indigenous owned business or business owner, you may qualify for Certified Membership.
Have questions?
Got questions about NTIBN membership and certification? You’re not alone. Below you’ll find clear answers on eligibility, costs, benefits, the application process and what happens after you’re approved—so you can decide if joining is right for your business.
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You must provide Evidence of supply chain commitment or and Aboriginal procurement policy
Plus two or more of the following initiatives:
Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
Aboriginal Engagement Strategy/Charter/Commitment
Aboriginal employment Policy/Target/Commitment
An Aboriginal person on the Board of Directors
An Aboriginal person in a senior leadership position
Ongoing and regular Aboriginal Cultural Safety Training in place
A partnership with an Aboriginal business/organisation
An Aboriginal employment rate above 15%
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Non-Indigenous businesses, corporations and statutory authorities that actively support Indigenous supply chains, employment and communities—and can evidence those actions.
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Only if you add the BBD + Procure Connect Subscription. Without the add-on, you still access Ally benefits but won’t have a public directory profile.
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No.
Proof of Aboriginality certified by an appropriate and recognised Aboriginal Organisation is required. Refer NTIBN’s Individual Aboriginal Identity Certification and Register process (currently under development).
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Validation of Aboriginality certificate with the certifying body.
Viewing of shareholding documents.
ASIC/ORIC checks.
Referee check with clients.
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No. But you do have to pay your membership fee annually.
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