Our Dillybag

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Business Resources for

Kimberley Indigenous Women

Inspired by the traditional Aboriginal dillybag—woven by women to carry food and essentials—our modern Dillybag is a powerful collection of business resources designed to support Indigenous women on their entrepreneurial journey. Rooted in cultural strength and community values, this toolkit is here to help you start, grow, and sustain your business.

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  • Whether you're launching a new idea or expanding an existing venture, the Dillybag offers practical tools and culturally grounded guidance to support every stage. The Dillybag is more than a resource—it’s a community-driven initiative to uplift Indigenous women and foster sustainable businesses across the Kimberley and beyond.

    Inside, you’ll find:

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    Business Beginning Guides

    Practical, easy-to-read resources designed to help you build strong foundations and confidently take the next steps in your business journey.

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    Business Start-up Questions

    Helpful, reflective questions that support you in exploring possibilities, strengthening your plan, and taking the first steps toward your business goals.

  • Business Basics for Mob

    Practical, culturally relevant guidance for starting and growing a business your way.

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Business Beginnings Guides

Maganda Makers

An amazing easy to read selection of resources to take you from aspiring to be in business to being in business!

  • These resources feature Maganda Maker, Maryanne Beebe who took her idea of wanting to be a photographer to launching her business in 2020 as a Top End Landscape Photographer.

  • These resources have been developed with support from the Small Business Development Corporation. This project is a NDIS Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) initiative and have been shared with permission. 

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Start-up Questions

Build With Culture ꩜ Launch with Clarity

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    Business Idea & Purpose

    What is my business idea?

    Why am I choosing this business?

    Can I turn what I enjoy doing into a business?

    How am I going to do this?

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    Products, Services & Operations

    What products or services will I offer?

    What sort of space do I need?

    What supplies and materials do I need?

    Do I need cultural permissions to run my business?

    What certificates and/or licences do I need?

  • Branding & Marketing

    How will my logo and brand look?

    What social media will I use?

    What marketing ideas can I use?

    How can I make my business more deadly?

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    Business Setup Essentials

    Do I have an ABN, business name, and bank account?

    What insurance do I need?

    Do I have a business plan?

    Do I have a phone, computer, and vehicle I can use?

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    Support, People & Safety

    What other people can help me?

    Who is my support team?

    What are the risks and barriers?

    What are my personal qualities?

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