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Badji is the ACT Government’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business support program.  Badji provides free, culturally appropriate assistance to both new and established businesses. It offers a concierge-style service connecting participants to mentoring, coaching and accelerator programs to help businesses start and grow.

 

Badji is designed to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs to grow, thrive and access new opportunities. Through Badji you receive:

• Access to office space, meeting rooms and high-speed Wi-Fi

• Support with Supply Nation registration and qualifying documentation

• ​Business mentoring and coaching tailored to your needs

• Guidance on identifying and applying for business grants

• Opportunities to participate in accelerated business programs

• Upskilling in business, management and IT skills

 

Badji means “Arise” in the Ngunnawal language, a name gifted to the program by Ngunnawal Elder Caroline Hughes. The program’s artwork was commissioned from Yarrudhamarra Creations.

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Through Badji, you receive hands-on support, advice, and mentoring from the Coolamon team, delivered in a culturally informed and supportive environment. Whether you’re starting out or ready to scale, Badji helps you rise. 

Contact us today to find out how Badji can support your business.