Session 4. Oral Presentation for: Partnering with purpose: advancing Indigenous-led outcomes through collaboration

Presented on 19 May 2026: Session 4 Sustainable project delivery demands more than technical expertise; it requires a genuine commitment to community outcomes. This paper by Downer and the Woollahra Group (Woollahra) demonstrates how purposeful partnerships with Indigenous businesses, grounded in aligned objectives and meaningful social procurement strategies, can create lasting value for both industry and community. With more than A$65 million spent across 96 Indigenous suppliers in FY24, Downe