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Financial Year HIGHLIGHTS Q2 FY24 July-Dec 2023

Financial Year HIGHLIGHTS Q2 FY24 July-Dec 2023

It's was a great first half of the financial year, and it's impressive to see the incredible impact that Local Buying Foundation funding has on our local communities. Thanks to BHP's commitment to supporting small, local and Indigenous businesses through the Local...

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FY23 Annual Summary

FY23 Annual Summary

The past year has been marked by a welcome return to many face-to-face events across our regions in an ever-changing landscape for small businesses. The Local Buying Foundation has remained dedicated to supporting regional business communities through funding...

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WA TRADING TRACKS ANNOUNCEMENT

WA TRADING TRACKS ANNOUNCEMENT

Indigenous Management Group are getting ready to launch “Trading Tracks” in Western Australia’s Pilbara regions to build capacity and economic participation for Indigenous businesses Indigenous Management Group has been appointed as the service provider to deliver a...

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FY22 Annual Summary

FY22 Annual Summary

The changing landscape of small businesses never seems to stop, and this year has seen the Local Buying Foundation continue to work with our communities as these changes unfold through sponsorship, projects and program funding across QLD, NSW, SA and WA. From...

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Trading Tracks program Award

Trading Tracks program Award

Trading Tracks is a unique initiative that has been developed in partnership with the Local Buying Foundation, BMA and BHP. The program, delivered by the team at Indigenous Business Builders, aims to build capability and capacity of established Indigenous businesses...

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Upcoming Events

SA | 2024 Tactic Conference and Trade Expo

The conference is South Australia’s premier resource industry conference and trade expo and allows attendees to gather industry information and

QLD | 2024 LEADAg Youth (15-17 yrs) applications now open

20254 LEADAg Youth applications are open!! For 15 to 17 years-old as at 1 June 2024, keen to learn more

QLD | 2024 LEADAg Plus (18-30 yrs) applications now open

LEADAg PLUS Applications are open!! LEADAg Plus is for 18 to 30 years-old as at 1 June 2024, keen to build

30 May | QLD | Isaac Business Chamber Launch networking lunch

This Small Business Month event in Isaac will be launching the Isaac Business Chamber. The launch of the Business Chamber marks

3 May | WA | Men in Business Luncheon

Join us for the first Men in Business Luncheon for 2024 – Enjoy a delicious 2 course lunch while hearing

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Acknowledgement of Country

The Local Buying Foundation acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.