Video Transcript
Image: Julie Andrews, Timewize Fresh, speaks to camera.
Julie Andrews, Timewize Fresh: “KBN have been a wonderful support to us, right from the word go. As soon as we approached them, they were right there for us. They’ve provided us with so much information and support from advisors, and the staff has been wonderful, and everyone at KBN are very committed to helping us.”
Images: Indigenous business displays at the KBN Tribal Expressions Indigenous Business Showcase (March 2008) in the Atrium, Federation Square, Melbourne.
Narrator (Kutcha Edwards): KBN has been instrumental in the growth of Indigenous business in Victoria. Supporting businesses at any level of development, they offer Aboriginal entrepreneurs a valuable network of opportunities and information.”
Image: The Minister for Small Business, Joe Helper MP, delivers a speech at the opening of the KBN Tribal Expressions Indigenous Business Showcase (March 2008).
Minister for Small Business, Joe Helper MP: “I recognise that increasing the business and employment opportunities is a key element to overcoming Indigenous disadvantage, and the Koori Business Network does much to achieve this.”
Images: Indigenous business displays at the KBN Tribal Expressions Indigenous Business Showcase (March 2008) in the Atrium, Federation Square, Melbourne.
Statistic: 52% of Indigenous Australians receive most of their income from Government pensions/allowances.
Graph: From 1991 to 2006, the number of self-employed Indigenous Victorians increased by +/-43% (496 in 1991, 690 in 2001, and 707 in 2006).
Narrator (Kutcha Edwards): “As the Minister mentioned, Koories have long felt the effects of economic disadvantage. But the positive increase of Victorian Aboriginals pursuing selfemployment is more than encouraging.”
Image: Wayne Quilliam, Wayne Quilliam Photography, speaks to camera.
Wayne Quilliam, Wayne Quilliam Photography: “To take that step where they can make money, where they can be independent: it’s a massive step, and hopefully we can encourage more people to do it.”
Images: Indigenous business displays at the KBN Tribal Expressions Indigenous Business Showcase (March 2008) in the Atrium, Federation Square, Melbourne.
Images: Presenters and attendees at the KBN Indigenous Youth Forum at the Melbourne Zoo (March 2008).
Narrator (Kutcha Edwards): “KBN offers Koori youth the opportunity to access support and information about their futures. Workshops and discussions with mentors have encouraged many of our youth to take that important first step.”
Image: Darah Morris, Soulveg, speaks to camera.
Darah Morris, Soulveg: “You know, I never thought I would be able to do much growing up in [Shepparton]. But, I’ve accomplished so much already, and things are just looking good and getting better. You know, so just, if you believe in something, go for it, you know.”
Images: KBN Victorian Indigenous Business Directory 2008/09.
Narrator (Kutcha Edwards): “KBN has encouraged a growing number of diverse businesses. In the past year, the number of companies listed in their Business Directory has doubled, which is an exciting indication of things to come.”
Image: Wayne Quilliam, Wayne Quilliam Photography, speaks to camera.
Wayne Quilliam, Wayne Quilliam Photography: “KBN plays a really important role in Indigenous business in Victoria. But also internationally, because they allow us the opportunity to be able to explore new avenues that we probably either wouldn’t have even considered or wouldn’t have had the support to move into that area.”
Image: Mick Harding, Wurru Wurru Ngarga Warendj, speaks to camera.
Mick Harding, Wurru Wurru Ngarga Warendj: “And it’s being driven by Koori people too, you know, Victorian Koori people. And what more can you say? You start with your own community, and work the idea internally from that community, work it from the inside out. It’s worked for me!”
Images: Indigenous business displays at the KBN Tribal Expressions Indigenous Business Showcase (March 2008), and Indigenous businesses working with KBN staff.
Image: Yulkuum-Jerrang: the 2nd Indigenous Economic Development Conference 2009.
Narrator (Kutcha Edwards): “Opportunities now exist to be a part of KBN’s Growing Our Future Conference.”
