Hosted by the Waalitj Hub and Zagul Biri

Over the Horizon is an education and capability-building program designed to support Aboriginal businesses to prepare for and engage with opportunities in Australia’s Defence industry.

Delivered in partnership by Waalitj Foundation and Zagul Biri, the program brings together Waalitj’s community and employment networks with Zagul Biri’s Defence industry expertise and lived experience of Indigenous engagement in the sector.

Together, the two organisations provide participants with practical, culturally grounded guidance from people who understand both worlds. The program focuses on building practical understanding of Defence markets, procurement and commercial expectations. It provides structured education, one-to-one coaching, and facilitated engagement with Defence agencies and major contractors to help Aboriginal businesses become market and investment ready.

Join industry representatives, Defence sector partners, and Aboriginal businesses for an engaging event designed to build connections, increase understanding of Defence procurement, and identify pathways to participation in Defence supply chains.

Event Highlights

• Welcome and Introduction

• Defence Industry Pillars Introduction

• Understanding Procurement and Supply Chains

• Business Capability and Readiness

• Industry Panel Discussion

• Questions for the Panel

• Lunch and Informal Networking Session

Who Should Attend?

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses that are:

• Interested in Defence industry opportunities

• Looking to diversify into new markets

• Seeking partnerships and industry connections

• Ready to build capability and competitiveness

Please note this event is for Aboriginal businesses only. Please register your attendance.

DATE:

Wednesday, 30 September 2026

TIME:

9.00am – 1.00pm

LOCATION:

Waalitj Hub

42 Bishopsgate St

Lathlain WA 6100