Coolamon Advisors

08/06/2026

✨ Growing Stronger Together ✨
We love seeing community and businesses making the most of our space ❤️
Our free meeting room and hot desk areas are here for mob and community to connect, collaborate and get things done. It’s great to see these spaces being used to support local ideas, projects and services 💼✨
If you’d like to explore using our spaces, we’d love to hear from you:
📞 Malcolm on (02) 5154 2300
📧 [email protected]
👍 Please like and share our posts to help get the word out there!

07/06/2026

BADJI UPDATE | Simpler buying with the ACT Government 🤝
From 1 July 2026, new procurement changes will make it easier for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses, sole traders and SMEs to work with the ACT Government.
At Badji, we’re sharing what this means for our network 👇
What’s changing?
✅ Less paperwork
✅ Simpler buying processes
✅ More consistent and fair opportunities
What this means in practice:
🔹 Under $500 – usually just a verbal quote, with no written contract required
🔹 Under $500,000 (or $1 million for construction) – government buyers can go to one written quote from a certified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business or local SME
These changes are designed to make it easier for our businesses to access government work and grow.
If you’re part of the Badji network, this is a great opportunity to get involved.
👉 Learn more:

06/06/2026

🌿🖤💛❤️ Reconciliation Day Spotlight: Blakberry Seed ❤️💛🖤🌿
It was deadly to see Blakberry Seed out at the recent ACT Reconciliation Day community event, sharing culture, creativity and connection with the broader community.
Blakberry Seed is a creative collective grounded in culture, bringing together art, storytelling and community engagement to create meaningful and culturally rich experiences. Their work centres on celebrating Aboriginal identity while creating spaces for learning, connection and reflection.
Through their creative offerings, Blakberry Seed supports opportunities for people to engage with culture in accessible and authentic ways—strengthening understanding and respect across the community.
💛 It was great to see Blakberry Seed contributing to Reconciliation Day and helping strengthen understanding, respect and relationships in our community.

Don’t forget to like and share this post to support this deadly business

05/06/2026

✨ Badji shout out ✨
We love seeing community, culture and creativity come together in powerful ways ❤️
Huge congratulations to Pakana Dreaming on the launch of their first wearable art collection – a beautiful expression of culture, identity and storytelling brought to life on Ngunnawal Country.
Led by proud Pakana artist and designer Kartika Medcraft-Smith, this collection is more than fashion – it’s a celebration of connection to Country, community strength and the passing of cultural knowledge through generations.
Such deadly work showcasing the strength, pride and creativity of our mob here in the ACT and beyond 👏🏽
👉 Check out the full story: https://styleupnit.com.au/27-05-2026/24503/pakana-dreaming-launches-first-wearable-art-collection-in-powerful-celebration-of-culture-community-and-connection-to-country

Pakana Dreaming, a 100 per cent Aboriginal-owned business founded by Pakana artist and designer Kartika Medcraft-Smith, has proudly launched its first wearable art clothing collection.Described as an ...

04/06/2026

🌿🖤💛❤️ Reconciliation Day Spotlight: Riverbank Enterprises ❤️💛🖤🌿
Yesterday for Reconciliation Day, it was deadly to see Riverbank Enterprises sharing culture, music and creativity at the community event.
Founded by Dale Huddleston, a renowned singer, songwriter, artist and entrepreneur, Riverbank Enterprises brings together a rich blend of Aboriginal culture, music and the arts to create engaging and meaningful experiences for communities and audiences.
From live music performances and festival collaborations to cultural workshops and handcrafted merchandise, Riverbank Enterprises creates opportunities for people to connect deeply with culture. Their workshops, from mural painting and clap stick making to music and storytelling, provide hands on learning experiences for all ages.
Through their work in festival and stage management, Riverbank Enterprises also supports the showcasing of Aboriginal artists and voices, helping create spaces for cultural celebration, learning and connection.
💛 It was great to see Riverbank Enterprises contributing to Reconciliation Day and helping strengthen understanding, respect and relationships in our community.

Don’t forget to like and share this post to support this deadly business.

03/06/2026

🖤💛❤️ BADJI – SUPPORTING OUR BUSINESSES & COMMUNITY ❤️💛🖤
Are you a Badji business wanting to be showcased and supported? 🌿✨
At Badji, we’re proud to promote and uplift our local businesses, artists, and community voices.
💼 Get your business out there
🤝 Connect with community
🌱 Grow your reach
If you’d like to be featured, we’d love to hear from you!
📞 Contact Malcolm on 5154 2300
📧 Email: [email protected]
👉 LIKE our page & SHARE our post to help us support our Badji businesses and community ❤️

02/06/2026

🌿🖤💛❤️ Reconciliation Day Spotlight: MJ’s Designs ❤️💛🖤🌿
This Reconciliation Day, Badji proudly celebrates MJ’s Designs — a deadly Aboriginal owned business weaving culture, creativity and community into every piece.
Led by Michael and Jenna, MJ’s Designs reflects strong cultural identity and family leadership. Michael, a proud Ngiyampaa man from Lake Cargelligo / Murrin Bridge, and Jenna, a proud Barkindji woman from Wilcannia, now living on Ngunnawal Country, bring their lived experience and connection to Country into everything they create.
From custom clothing and apparel to hand painted shoes, artwork, drink bottles, and beautifully crafted hand cut wooden Coolamons and serving boards, their work tells stories of culture while celebrating Blak excellence and creativity. ✨
As a Supply Nation registered business, MJ’s Designs continues to grow and strengthen opportunities for Aboriginal economic participation — helping build a future grounded in culture, pride and self determination.
💛 This Reconciliation Day, support Blak business and walk alongside First Nations peoples by celebrating and investing in creators like MJ’s Designs.
👉 Check out their work: https://www.facebook.com/mjsdesigns2672/

Remember to like and share this post to help promote this deadly business.

01/06/2026

🖤💛❤️ BADJI – Supporting Community & Culture ❤️💛🖤
🌿✨ Strong culture. Strong community. Strong future. ✨🌿
Today we’re giving a Badji shout-out to Burrunju – an organisation doing deadly work supporting community, creating opportunities, and strengthening culture.
🤝 Empowering people
🌱 Building strong communities
🖤 Keeping culture strong
Through training, employment, and community-led initiatives, Burrunju is making a real difference every day.
Check them out here:
🔗 https://www.burrunju.org.au/
💬 Get involved, support, or learn more about the work they’re doing!
👉 LIKE our page & SHARE our post to help spread the word and support community-led programs ❤️

Canberra’s only Aboriginal owned Art Gallery established in 2014.Burrunju Art Centre is an Aboriginal owned and run not for profit charity. Gallery. Shop. Workshops. Beautiful art and telling so many stories. Wonderful! Viv, John & Tasha (Kent, United Kingdom) What wonderful works, such a joy to w...

29/05/2026

🖤💛❤️ BADJI – Supporting Our Artists ❤️💛🖤
🎶🔥 Looking for deadly live music for your next event? 🔥🎶
At Badji, we’re proud to support and promote our deadly artists — and Riverbank Band brings the vibes, energy, and culture to every performance!
Perfect for community events, celebrations, and gatherings:
🎤 Live music that gets everyone moving
🎸 Proudly sharing sound, culture & connection
✨ A band that brings people together
Check them out here:
🔗 https://riverbankenterprises.squarespace.com/
💬 Book now or get in touch – let’s make your next event unforgettable!
👉 LIKE our page & SHARE our post to support local talent and community! ❤️

Riverbank Enterprises exists to provide engaging Indigenous experiences drawing on a rich blend of culture, music and the arts. Our founder, Dale Robert Huddleston, is a renowned singer, songwriter, artist and entrepreneur. He founded Riverbank to bring together his diverse talents and find new and

27/05/2026

📣 EOI Closing Soon | Boomanulla Oval
⏳ Don’t miss this opportunity — applications close 5 June 2026
ATSIEB is seeking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members to help shape the future of Boomanulla Oval as a community-led, culturally strong space.
This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to governance, programs, and long-term community outcomes.

📢 Expression of Interest – Aboriginal Community Representatives
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body (ATSIEB) is seeking Expressions of Interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members to join the Interim Aboriginal–Government Joint Management Committee for Boomanulla Oval.
This is an important opportunity to help guide the future of Boomanulla Oval as a culturally safe, community-led space for sport, culture, health and youth development and a key first step toward full Aboriginal community management of Boomanulla.
👉 The positions available include 4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community representatives, 1 Ngunnawal community representative and one member of ATSIEB.
Committee members will help:
✔ Shape how Boomanulla Oval is used and activated
✔ Ensure culture and community priorities remain central
✔ Provide advice on programs, partnerships, and governance
✔ Support the transition to full Aboriginal community management
🗓 Term: Until 30 June 2027
📍 Commitment: Monthly meetings (with sitting fees provided)
✅ Who can apply?
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community members with a strong connection to the ACT and experience or interest in areas such as:
• Cultural leadership
• Governance
• Sport and recreation
• Youth engagement or health and wellbeing
• Business planning or asset management
📅 Applications close: 5 June 2026
📧 To apply, send a short statement (max 500 words), resume (max 2 pages), and a community referee contact to:
[email protected]
Subject: EOI – Boomanulla Oval Interim Committee
For more information, contact ATSIEB via email on [email protected]