The
Aboriginal Bush Traders are 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
