The Western Australian government has launched a supply chain voucher program for Aboriginal-owned bush and agrifood businesses across the state to build capability and support growth.

The Bushfood Supply Chain Voucher program aims to empower emerging and expanding Aboriginal businesses across WA’s bushfood and bush products industries.

Vouchers of up to $10,000 per business are now available, providing specialist support, business planning tools, and market connections to develop sustainable, high-grade operations, and meet growing domestic and international demand for high-value Aboriginal bushfood and bush products.

“The Cook Labor government is proud to be backing our Aboriginal-owned businesses and utilising our state’s unique bushfood,” says WA Regional Development Minister Stephen Dawson.

“The Bushfood Supply Chain Voucher program is designed to strengthen both established and start-up Aboriginal bushfood businesses.

“It forms part of broader work to activate and accelerate economic opportunities that support business success and build strong and sustainable Aboriginal businesses across WA.”

The program’s pilot round, which closed earlier this year, awarded vouchers to six businesses specialising in bush tea, honey, bush remedies, fusion catering, snacks, and beverages.