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Membership to The Circle – First Nations Entrepreneur Hub is inclusive of all South Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander owned / operated businesses and is free of charge.

This is extended to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals living in South Australia who are looking to create a business or need support in commencing or growing their business or entrepreneurial ideas.

Eligible businesses must be physically located in South Australia, employing at least one South Australian resident.

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who is the circle for?

All South Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander owned / operated businesses.



Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals living in South Australia who are looking to create a business or need support in commencing or growing their business or entrepreneurial ideas.

Eligible businesses must be physically located in South Australia, employing at least one South Australian resident.



eligibility criteria

  • 50% or more Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander owned; and, 
  • Is operating as a business in South Australia, including companies, incorporated associations, sole traders, partnerships, trusts and social enterprises or registered charities if they are operating as a business; and, 
  • Can demonstrate that the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people (owners and/or employees) are involved in the daily operation of the enterprise and have effective control at least equal to the degree of ownership; and, 
  • Provides economic benefit to South Australian Aboriginal people through ongoing employment in this State;.

The Circle is inclusive of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who reside in South Australia and are actively seeking to establish a business in SA. An individual may be required to present a Commonwealth recognised Declaration of Aboriginality as part of on-boarding process to access The Circle’s services.

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application process

stage 1

Before you start a membership application you will need to provide the Proof of Aboriginality for business owner/majority business owner

stage 2

Complete the Membership Application Form and email the Proof of Aboriginality for business owner/majority business owner to The Circle via email thecircle@sa.gov.au

stage 3

After your application form is reviewed and, if eligible, you will receive a welcome email from The Circle with a Membership Agreement and Code of Conduct

stage 4

The Circle will follow up with you to book a Business Development Session, either face-to-face or virtual, to determine how best The Circle can support you and your business journey

stage 5

As an outcome of the Business Development Session, The Circle identifies the relevant service/s The Circle offers, including referrals to external providers. The session also outlines what you can do to maximise opportunities

stage 6

As you continue your business journey, opportunities may arise to provide goods/services across South Australia with the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Where relevant, introductions to export market opportunities
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The Circle – First Nations Entrepreneur Hub has been established in partnership with the Australian Government and the South Australian Government, under the Adelaide City Deal.

First Nations businesses are connected to a culturally safe, professional and opportunity-driven service that fosters innovation, engagement, growth and business success.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders should be aware this website may contain images and photographs of deceased person/s.

In some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, hearing recordings, seeing images or the names of deceased persons may cause sadness or distress and, in some cases, offend against strongly held cultural prohibitions.

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