Whether you're planning a Christmas party or shopping for gifts, these four Indigenous businesses are rich sources of inspiration.

1. Chocolate on Purpose

Wiradyuri woman Fiona Harrison has used her own experience and assistance from the University of Wollongong’s business incubator, iAccelerate, to develop her business as a chocolatier. Having suffered from PTSD, Fiona drew on her First Nations background and started blending native botanicals with chocolate to heal herself. Today Chocolate on Purpose is not just a business but a movement with a mission to heal and educate.

2. IndigiGrow

A native plant initiative based in La Perouse, this social enterprise propagates native plants including bush foods to nurture people, land and culture. There is a retail nursery is at La Perouse Public School or you can shop online. Gift vouchers are also available.

3. Aboriginal Catering

Part of Koori Kulture Aboriginal Corporation, a non-profit community organisation that provides education and employment for Indigenous people, Aboriginal Catering is located in Bowral. There are function rooms onsite and they do off-site catering and also have a food truck.

4. The Unexpected Guest

This business based in south-western Sydney specialises in breakfast foods including muesli (look out for the gluten-free variety) and health bars infused with Indigenous botanicals. Director Jenny Khan is passionate about  locally sourced ingredients and supporting the Australian organic industry.