Kinaway Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the return of "Deadly in Melbourne: A First Nations Business Expo" in 2025, proudly supported by the Victoria State Government.

We invite you to join us for this year’s expo, which highlights First Nations-owned businesses thriving within and around the Melbourne CBD. Following last year's remarkable turnout of over 500 attendees, we are eager to build on that momentum.

Our aim is to offer invaluable industry exposure and cultivate networking opportunities within our vibrant community. We wholeheartedly welcome all Kinaway members and Corporate Partners to come together, connect, and engage in meaningful discussions with both familiar faces and new acquaintances.

Let’s unite to create exciting opportunities and champion the growth of First Nations businesses. Together, we can celebrate, support, and elevate our community’s achievements!

Stay tuned for upcoming event details!

Event Details

Date: Thursday 19th June 2025
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) - Bays 1 & 2 (at the Crown end of MCEC).

Stall holder for Kinaway Certified Member/Indigenous Business owner - Select the “Stallholder” option to register. Please note that the cost is $450 plus booking fee and includes a 3m x 3m booth, 1 trestle table, 2 chairs and 2 lunch boxes. Your stall is not secured until payment is made and can be done at checkout via debit/credit card.  Bump in for this event will be from 8am on Wednesday 18th June.

Stall holder for Victorian Aboriginal businesses that are Supply Nation certified (not Kinaway members)  - Select the “Stallholder” option to register. Please note that the cost is $730 plus booking fee and includes a 3m x 3m booth, 1 trestle table, 2 chairs and 2 lunch boxes. Your stall is not secured until payment is made and can be done at checkout via debit/credit card.  Bump in for this event will be from 8am on Wednesday 18th June.

Kinaway Corporate Partners and stakeholders- please register via the “General Admission” option. 

Proud Sponsors

  • Victoria State Government Australia

    Major Sponsor

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    The Victorian Government is working alongside the Aboriginal community to increase economic participation, economic independence, and wealth creation for Aboriginal Victorians. The Government’s partnership with Kinaway Chamber of Commerce recognises that a successful Victorian Aboriginal economy will contribute to a more prosperous economy and future for all Victorians. 

    Kinaway plays a critical role in certifying Victorian Aboriginal businesses and supporting businesses owners to ensure that they are well-positioned to win government contracts under the Social Procurement Framework. For example, in the 2022–23 financial year, the Victorian Government spent $23.81 million with 120 certified Victorian Aboriginal businesses.

    The Victorian Government is proud to sponsor Kinaway’s Deadly in Melbourne: A First Nations Business Expo event. This important event gathers buyers and suppliers in person to showcase Victorian Aboriginal businesses, build productive relationships, and explore procurement opportunities. Attendance is encouraged for all established and aspiring Victorian Aboriginal businesses, Victorian Government departments and agencies, and industry.

  • City of Melbourne

    Gold Sponsor

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  • Alstom

    Gold Sponsor

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    Alstom is the leading rail manufacturer in Australia. We are proud of our heritage of providing sustainable infrastructure solutions across Australia for over 100 years. We are the only end-to-end rolling stock technology provider manufacturing in Australia and delivering rail projects from start to finish: from design and engineering to manufacturing with locally-made rolling stock components. We are delivering the latest signalling technology as well as providing preventative maintenance solutions to maximise the lifespan of signalling, trams and trains. 

    Alstom currently employs approximately 2,500 people across more than 25 sites that include engineering centres, manufacturing facilities, project delivery offices and maintenance depots and workshops. Alstom is committed to supporting the Australian and New Zealand railway markets through the application of the latest innovative and proven technologies that are designed to provide an optimal whole of life cost for our customers while delivering a seamless and superior passenger experience.

     In 2024, Alstom Australia and New Zealand launched its first ever Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan, marking a significant milestone in Alstom’s journey to engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. This plan outlines actions Alstom will take to ensure our activities include traditional owners in ways that are meaningful and impactful within our communities. Alstom remains committed to promoting employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and supporting the local supply chain, including businesses and organisations operated by Aboriginal people. We are honoured to be a member of the Kinaway Chamber of Commerce.

  • ANZ

    Gold Sponsor

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    We provide banking and financial products and services to over 8.5 million retail and business customers, and operate across close to 30 markets.

    Our expertise, products and services make us a bank. Our people, purpose, values and culture make us ANZ.

    ANZ’s Purpose is to shape a world where people and communities thrive. We bring our purpose to life through our strategy to improve the financial wellbeing and sustainability of customers. 

    We are committed to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business owners across Australia and 

    our First Nations business bankers have a strong connection and commitment to supporting Indigenous communities.

  • Fulton Hogan

    Silver Sponsor

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    Fulton Hogan delivers high-quality infrastructure to improve the lives of people in Australia and New Zealand, every day. Our 10,000 strong team works in every kind of weather, creating, connecting, and caring for communities.

    Our large geographic footprint and the strong sense of pride and ownership within our regional businesses and project sites means that we are locals, and seek to give back to the communities we live and work in.  

    We believe that we have a responsibility to lead a positive and sustainable legacy of improved infrastructure, respect for country, improved community relationships and increased employment and business opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the good work that we do.

  • AGL

    Silver Sponsor

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