October is Indigenous Business Month, a month-long celebration of the diversity and success of Indigenous Business in Australia.

Across South Australia, First Nations entrepreneurs are reimagining traditional knowledge through food and beverage, art, sustainability and technology. Here we shine a spotlight on six South Australian First Nations businesses - where sustainability, building communities and connection with land is at the core of everything they do.

KAIYU SUPERFOODS

From wattleseed to Kakadu plum, Kaiyu Superfoods celebrates the richness of native botanicals. Working hand-in-hand with Indigenous growers, they craft teas, protein blends and superfood mixes that nourish body, Country, and community — ensuring First Nations people share in every step of the journey.

Read more about Kaiyu Superfoods here.

MURRA NEXUS

Murra Nexus is a female, First Nations-owned business bringing innovative SMART Board displays to schools and communities across Australia. They champion Indigenous excellence, support local educators, and connect learners with powerful technology — all while celebrating culture and community that align with their mission.

Read more about Murra Nexus here.

PUNDI BITTERS

For Yuin man, farmer, and founder Dominic Smith, honouring the native land and its original stewards through aquaponic farming methods and a minimal-impact land-first approach is at the core of all that he does for Pundi Bitters.

Utilising ancient wisdom and purposeful produce to create timeless, one-of-a-kind native flavours ensures every drop fosters a sense of connection to land and heritage.

Read more about Pundi Bitters here.

SOMETHING WILD

Led by self-proclaimed foodie and former AFL great Daniel Motlop, Something Wild are at the forefront of Indigenous food, supplying to restaurants and consumers around Australia.

Specialising in game meats and native greens, they have built strong relationships with Indigenous communities, enabling them to promote and supply unique produce from one of the world’s oldest cultures.

Read more about Something Wild here.

RUWI BOTANICALS

Named after the Ngarrindjeri word for 'land', Ruwi Botanicals blends modern skincare science with the traditional uses of plants that have been cared for and passed down for thousands of years. Drawing on the healing wisdom of native botanicals, they offer skincare solutions that are pure, natural, effective, and sustainable.

Read more about Ruwi Botanicals here.

SUN SEA CLAY

At Sun Sea Clay, every piece is an ode to Country — handcrafted from clay and shaped by the land’s rhythms. Their sculptural and functional artworks celebrate the connection between earth, form, and story, inviting you to bring a piece of Country into your space.

Read more about Sun Sea Clay here.