Claystone Marketing

01/09/2026

AMK Law Authentic Aboriginal business closes the gap.

Black cladding does the opposite.

Authentic Aboriginal business is not a meager percentage. Written down on paper.

It is about Aboriginal leadership.

Real decision making.

Capability building.

Employment.

Economic participation.

Control.

Creating stronger Aboriginal communities.

When Aboriginal businesses are genuinely led, supported and empowered the impact goes far beyond one contract.

It creates opportunity.

It builds confidence.

It creates a future where Aboriginal businesses grow because they are trusted, respected and genuinely in control.

This is why Battle Against Black Cladding Masterclass (BaM 💥) is so helpful. BaM is about helping businesses, governments and industry leaders engage with Aboriginal businesses authentically with transparency, respect and shared value.

It is about bringing the right people in for the right reasons and building partnerships that actually make a difference.

So perhaps the most important questions are:
“How do we stop black cladding?”

Together with:
“How do we become better partners to authentic Aboriginal businesses?”

When we get that right everyone moves ahead 🖤

31/08/2026

Our Claystone Marketing team have just published today our BLAK BUSINESS monthly newsletter: Check out all our news with link below ⬇️

1. Claystone Quick Update

1.1 What is happening within Claystone
1.2 Our Focus right now / What we’re working on
1.3 Message from the CEO

2. Services and Community Spotlight

2.1 Claystone Marketing is proud to design and develop House of HM website on behalf of Hanna.
2.2 Claystone is proud to have managed for National Close the Gap Campaign page for the past 5 years
2.3 Communication Strategies
2.4 Claystone Aboriginal artists Kim and Rave can offer a range of art
2.5 Workshops
2.6 Team spotlight: Get to know Roldan, our Web Designer

3. Blak Biz Industry Insight

3.1 A Closer Examination of Dr Charlie Perkins National Indigenous Business Economic Conference 1993 (NIBEC93) Oration Speech
3.2 Liberalism, Racism and the ‘Invisibility of Whiteness’ in Australian Social, Political and Economic Life
3.3 Poem Reflection: ‘The Teachers’ by Oodgeroo Noonuccal, My People 1970

4. Contact Us

Click on our links for all the news 📰

https://mailchi.mp/18c3e3348b5e/welcome-to-our-special-claystone-blak-business-newsletter-10364619

Supply Nation
NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce
Kinaway Chamber of Commerce Vic Ltd
NSW YARPA HUB
Indigenous Business Australia
Close the Gap
AMK Law
The Indigenous Business Review
National Indigenous Times

28/08/2026

✨ HUB SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT ✨

We’re proud to announce that our Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation is the official Hub Sponsor for the ELDERS HUB at COOEE Festival 2026 🖤💛❤️

Who are we ?

Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation (KBHAC) is a not-for-profit Aboriginal community controlled organisation established to help restore and reconstruct the identity, dignity and integrity of Aboriginal men who were forcibly removed from their families and put into the Kinchela Boys Home (KBH) and to address the intergenerational trauma that adversely impacts on the lives of the men’s families and descendants.

📢 14 DAYS TO GO! 🎤

More information about the COOEE Festival 2026 to Western Sydney

From incredible entertainment and cultural experiences to market stalls, delicious food and family-friendly activities, their team has been working hard behind the scenes to create a day filled with culture, connection, community and celebration.

📅 Saturday, 12 September 2026
📍 Blacktown Showground
⏰ 10:00am – 6:00pm
🎟️ FREE ENTRY FOR ALL AGES

Mark your calendars, invite your family and friends, and get ready for a deadly day celebrating our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

They will be sharing plenty of exciting announcements over the coming weeks! 🖤💛❤️

AH&MRC of NSW
Healing Foundation
Aboriginal Medical Service Cooperative Ltd
Tiffany McComsey

28/08/2026

Claystone Marketing Is proud to be appointed Social Media managers to the Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation / Coolamon Arts Hub mob and especially proud that we can promote our Uncle Richard

NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce
NSW YARPA HUB

KBHAC’s Coolamon Arts Hub inaugural exhibition, Truth-Telling: Our Past, Present and Future, is on its way to Paddington for the next two months

Showcasing some deadly artworks by KBH Survivors like Uncle Richard P Campbell (see bio below), Truth-Telling: Our Past, Present and Future features works that share the Uncles experiences of KBH, the legacies it has left on their lives and the journey of reuniting and healing.

The exhibition also features Noongar and Spinifex visual storyteller Tace Steven's photographic collaboration with the KBH Survivors titled 'We Were Just Little Boys'.

Bio : Uncle Richard Campbell: Acrylic on Canvas

A Stolen Generations Survivor, Richard was born in Bowraville in 1958. His mother was a Gumbaynggirr woman, and his father from the Dunghutti tribe.

Richard spent his early years living with his parents and four siblings (one older brother and three younger sisters) at Bowraville Aboriginal Mission.

It was there Richard was introduced to art making by his father who would carve and burn images on to boomerangs, shields and spears which he would sell for food for the family.

But in 1966 Richard and his four siblings were kidnapped from the family and Richard and his older brother were taken to Kinchela Boys Home near Kempsey.

Exhibition location (See Graphic )

Special Events

Launch 11th September

How to register ?

Via the Humanitix Website or Scan the QR Code

https://events.humanitix.com/coolamon-arts-hub-exhibition-truth-telling-our-past-present-and-future

Meet the artist October 2nd

Closing event 23rd October

Exhibition opening hours 10.00 am to 4.00 pm

Paddington Markets Days

September 12 to 17 October

Healing Foundation
Close the Gap
AH&MRC of NSW
Aboriginal Medical Service Cooperative Ltd
Paddington Uniting Church
Claystone Marketing
Tiffany McComsey

25/08/2026

A new Closing the Gap indicator will track the growth of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-owned businesses and the jobs they create.

Developed by the Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership, the indicator will measure Indigenous business ownership and employment, providing a new way to assess economic self-determination.

The data will complement existing employment measures and provide greater visibility of the growing Indigenous business sector, its economic contribution and its role in creating jobs, building wealth and strengthening communities.

Read full article

https://theibr.com.au/25-08-2026/26122/indigenous-businesses-are-growing-and-we-can-finally-recognise-their-true-impact



Supply Nation
Indigenous Business Australia
Kinaway Chamber of Commerce Vic Ltd
NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce
NSW YARPA HUB
The Indigenous Business Review
AMK Law

14/08/2026

Claystone Marketing Thanks AMK Law for sharing their post

Indigenous Knowledge has gained formal recognition within the global intellectual property system, yet many Australians may still not realise what this means.

So here’s something you might like to know about, or perhaps you know this already! The way the world recognises and protects Indigenous knowledge has been evolving and there’s a landmark international treaty.

This was the first of its kind to acknowledge the value of Indigenous people's traditional knowledge within the global intellectual property (IP) system.

In Australia this has led to the creation of a special Indigenous Knowledge Panel which is composed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander experts specifically designed to ensure Indigenous Knowledge is respected, protected and correctly used in ownership rights and other IP situations.

So why does this even matter, you might be wondering...

Well Indigenous Knowledge includes everything from cultural practices and techniques to traditional names, symbols, understandings, skills and philosophies developed with long histories and experiences of spiritual connections to lands and beyond.

By protecting Indigenous Knowledge, we help preserve the cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples, protect the value enshrined within Indigenous Knowledge and prevent its misuse.�
What’s next?

Australia and commonwealth government departments like IP Australia are working on new laws that could provide even stronger protections for Indigenous Knowledge. This means that in the future, there will be clearer rules to make sure that Indigenous Knowledge is recognised and used in ways that respect its cultural significance.�
So it's important and businesses, whether Indigenous business or non-Indigenous businesses, need to keep in place the responsibility and respectful appreciation for Indigenous Knowledge and the IP enshrined within it because you need to be aware it also has intrinsic and deep cultural value.

How well do you think corporate businesses understand their responsibilities when it comes to Indigenous Knowledge?

I’d be interested to hear what you’re seeing in your industry.
�(Source: IP Australia)

13/08/2026

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒎𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒈𝒆.

Strong communication isn't only about what your organisation wants to say.

It's about understanding what the people you're speaking to actually need to hear.

Customers may want to understand the value you provide.

Partners may want to understand how you work together.

Stakeholders may need confidence in your approach and outcomes.

Communities may need communication that is accessible, relevant and respectful.

And your own team needs a clear understanding of what the organisation stands for and how to communicate it.

That's why effective communication starts with the audience.

Before deciding what to say, we need to understand:
• Who are we trying to reach?
• What matters to them?
• What do they already know?
• What do we want them to understand or do?
• Where and how should we communicate with them?

At Claystone Marketing, audience understanding is an important part of how we approach communication strategy.

Because effective communication isn't about saying more.

It's about saying what matters, to the people who matter.

💬 Who does your organisation need to connect with more effectively?

For more information

https://claystonemarketing.com/

11/08/2026

Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Senator Malarndirri McCarthy - Northern Territory has praised the contribution of First Nations businesses in a speech delivered at Supply Nation Connect conference in Boorloo/Perth on Tuesday morning.

She highlighted the role of First Nations businesses in driving employment, innovation, skills development and opportunity across sectors including construction, digital technology, creative industries and renewable energy.

Senator McCarthy also highlighted the Federal Government’s $20.5 million investment to extend Indigenous Business and Employment Hubs across Perth, Sydney, Adelaide, Hobart, Darwin and Alice Springs, which have supported more than 3,000 businesses since 2018.

She also pointed to changes to the Indigenous Procurement Policy, including a new 51 per cent Indigenous ownership and control requirement, which she said would strengthen economic empowerment and self-determination for First Nations entrepreneurs.

Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians, Senator Malarndirri McCarthy, provided this speech for Supply Nation's Connect conference in Boorloo / Perth, Tuesday morning.Hello, everyone. It's Malarnd...

11/08/2026

Claystone Marketing Is your organisation saying the same thing everywhere it shows up?

Your website says one thing.
Your capability statement says another.
Your social media has a different tone.

And when someone from your team explains what you do, they describe it differently again.
Individually, these may seem like small inconsistencies. Together, they can make it harder for customers, stakeholders and partners to understand your organisation—and harder for your team to communicate with confidence.

That's where communication strategy becomes practical.

It's about creating a clear foundation for what you say, how you say it, who you're speaking to, and what you want them to understand.

When that foundation is in place, your website, presentations, proposals, social media and conversations can start working together rather than operating as separate pieces.

The result?
More consistency.
More recognition.
More confidence in your message.

And a stronger experience for the people engaging with your organisation.

At Claystone Marketing, we help organisations bring those pieces together and turn complex ideas into communication that's clear, consistent and purposeful.

Your message shouldn't change depending on where people find you.

💬 If your communications are starting to feel fragmented, it might be time to bring them back into alignment.

https://claystonemarketing.com/



Supply Nation
Kinaway Chamber of Commerce Vic Ltd
Indigenous Business Australia
NSW YARPA HUB
NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce
Wayapa Wuurrk
Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation

08/08/2026

Today August 9 Claystone Marketing acknowledges and celebrates the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People.

Culture is core to our health and wellbeing today and every day.

Supply Nation
Indigenous Business Australia
Kinaway Chamber of Commerce Vic Ltd
NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce
NSW YARPA HUB
Senator Lidia Thorpe
13 Yarn
Wayapa Wuurrk
Ngaweeyan Maar-oo Closing the Gap Victoria
Colin Cowell