Malarndirri McCarthy (NT, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Indigenous Australians) Share this | Hansard source

Absolutely. Alongside the roundtables it was important to get out and see First Nations businesses on the ground, which I certainly love to do more broadly anyway. In Sydney, I visited IndigiGrow at La Perouse. What began as a small native-plant initiative in 2018 has now grown into an Indigenous-run nursery, employing 10 local Aboriginal staff, providing jobs while caring for country and strengthening culture.

In Adelaide, I had the privilege of visiting Aunty Vicki's cafe, Block Ya Dot. It is a 100 per cent Aboriginal owned and run business in the heart of the city. Aunty Vicki had dreamed of running a cafe for decades. Earlier this year that dream became a reality.

In Brisbane, I joined a cultural tour of the Nudgee Waterholes with Madonna and Dereece from Nyanda, who are creating meaningful jobs and sharing knowledge through bushfood experiences and cultural awareness programs. (Time expired)