Tuesday – 29 October 2024 – 4:30pm
Indigenous Business Inclusion in Local Government Supply Chains Made Easy
The NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (NSWICC) CEO, Deb Barwick and Business Development Manager, Josiah Younes will provide a highly informative presentation designed to equip local government representatives with a clear and practical roadmap to enabling the sustainable inclusion of Indigenous businesses in council supply chains.
Your presenters have extensive experience in delivering training and providing advice to government and industry procurement teams seeking to develop, implement and reform social procurement strategies and policies.
Don’t miss this opportunity to start or fast track a diverse and inclusive supply chain.
Speaker
Deb Barwick
Founder & CEO
NSW Indigenous Chamber Commerce Inc (NSWICC)
Multinational Award-Winning Business Owner
Deb Barwick is a proud Gamilaroi Yinaar (woman) and CEO of the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce Inc. Deb is also a national and international award-winning entrepreneur and business owner who believes that Aboriginal people themselves are the solution to social and economic parity and that enabling Aboriginal leadership regionally, nationally and globally is a strategic and wise investment toward a stronger Australian economy and nation.
Deb’s many professional achievements include:
Establishing Australia’s first Indigenous chamber of commerce in 2006 and leading the establishment the national network of Indigenous Chambers of Commerce to establish a peak national Chamber in 2015 to unite the voice of Indigenous business nationally and to represent in global markets. Today, the national network of Indigenous Chambers of Commerce represent thousands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses supplying across most industries and sectors and to local, state, national and international markets.
Deb received the NSW Premiers Award for Excellence recognising the impact of her work since 1999 in supporting the establishment and growth of Indigenous owned businesses in NSW and for advocating their inclusion in government and industry supply chains. Today she is a highly sought after procurement advisor and strategist in the development and implementation of social procurement policy working with both sides of the supply chain for sustainable engagement and best practice.
Deb’s accomplishments are complemented by her many successes and achievements as a business owner. Her company Winya Indigenous Furniture, established in 2016, has won multiple local, state and national awards in Australia including the overall business of the year award by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Management and in 2018, became the first and only Australian company to win a United Nations Sustainability Goals Award.
Josiah Younes
Business Development Manager
NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce Inc (NSWICC)
Josiah Younes serves as a Business Development Manager for the Partner program at the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (NSWICC), where he plays a pivotal role in driving procurement opportunities and fostering partnerships that advance Indigenous economic participation.
With a robust background in procurement, Josiah previously worked as a Category Officer at NSW Treasury, where he honed his expertise in procurement reporting, supplier engagement, and contract management. Josiah’s career spans both public and private sectors, giving him a unique perspective on procurement challenges and opportunities. He is adept at building and managing supplier-buyer relationships, with a particular focus on promoting diversity in supply chains. His commitment to enhancing the representation of Indigenous businesses within procurement processes has earned him a reputation for being a strategic and inclusive procurement professional.
With a deep understanding of both government and corporate client needs, Josiah excels at developing tailored procurement solutions. He has demonstrated success in creating procurement strategies that balance compliance with innovation and sustainability, ensuring value for both buyers and suppliers.In his current role at NSWICC, Josiah is at the forefront of initiatives that support Indigenous business growth through strategic partnerships and procurement readiness. His work is instrumental in helping Indigenous businesses access new opportunities, expand their capabilities, and contribute to the broader economic landscape