The Future

We believe that the foundations which we are now laying will lead to the economic

development of the entire indigenous population of Gippsland Victoria.

In 1999 we have laid the foundations for a Regional Indigenous Business Development,

Support and Learning Centre. We aim to co-ordinate the Economic development of quality,

 authentic, traditional and contemporary aboriginal art, cultural and tourism products and services throughout the region.

Learning Centre operations have now commenced in Bruthen.

A presence has now been established in Morwell early this year..

The year 2000 will see the delivery of customised accredited training in both locations.

We aim to establish mobile workshops throughout the region by June 2000.

1999 saw the establishment of the first business, i.e. porcelain dolls.

In 2000 and beyond we will further develop a number of other small businesses including

Koori Textiles, Jewellery, tourist services, bush remedies and tucker.

Joint ventures and Consortium tenders are currently being considered.

The Corporation will continue to strive to make all government and other services more accessible to

 Koori women throughout our region. We also identify and initiate action on all issues, which impact on the lives of our women.

Regional Business Development

With a grant from the Commonwealth Department of Transport and Regional

Services we have commenced a Community Development project focused on the

 Economic Development of the traditional Aboriginal population throughout the Gippsland Region.

 Over the next three years further business opportunities will be developed,

 supported to establish and receive ongoing access to relevant expertise,

shared resources and joint marketing opportunities. A presence will be established in Morwell,

regional mobile art & cultural facilities developed and options explored to make

government services more relevant and available to Aboriginal people.

Business opportunities which have been identified and are in various stages of development include:

Kurnai Boorai's, Koori Textiles (e.g. Doona covers, Manchester, incorporating traditional design),

Jewellery, Traditional Art & Culture, Bush Remedies, Tucker and Tourism.

Response to our projects has been extremely positive from all levels of Government, Community and Business sectors.

Many joint ventures are being proposed and relationships established and nurtured.

We feel confident that this project will impact positively on the lives of hundreds of

Indigenous community members throughout the Gippsland region.

We also believe that there will be enormous economic, educational and social benefits

which will have a multiplier effect on the whole of the Gippsland economy.