The Aboriginal Bush Traders are still in full
swing at the Mindil Beach Markets, with a different Aboriginal
business selling their products each week, including Larrakia
Nation Arts, Beach Hibiscus Florist and Gifts, Kakadu Secrets,
Wagiman Bush Medicine Products and Merrepen Arts.
Darwin Regional CDEP Incorporated (a local
charitable organisation) and other supporting organisations have
sponsored the creation of Aboriginal Bush Traders to promote the
products and training opportunities of local Aboriginal businesses
and entrepreneurs.
Aboriginal Bush Traders has organised
sponsorship of the cost of a permanent stall space on Thursday
nights and the purchase of some stall equipment. A range of products have been approved by the
Mindil Association for sale at the stall, mostly Arts and Craft
items and Body Products.
The initiative gives Aboriginal businesses or
individuals the opportunity to have a stall at Mindil in a good
spot without having to commit every single week.
So far, there have been a number of
Aboriginal business and products that have used the stall and they
have been very happy with their sales and the feedback from the
public on their products.
We can help you with setting up and can
provide tables, lighting and chairs but you will need to be there
on the night to sell your own products and provide your own money
box etc,
It is possible to view the calendar for the
market bookings on www.ironbark.org.au and click
on “Aboriginal Bush Traders” link to view the
calendar.
For more information please e-mail bushtraders@ironbark.org.au
or contact:-
Economic Development Officer
Darwin Regional CDEP Incorporated
GPO Box 2299 Palmerston NT 0831
Telephone:- (08) 8935 1200
Fax:- (08) 89351222
