Take your business knowledge to a whole new level through the Carlton Football Club’s business program initiative exclusively for First Nations people. The Loorende-gat Business and Entrepreneur Program assists First Nations professionals to develop their skillsets and grow their business network to support achieving their business aspirations
The program education and activities align with Closing the Gap targets 1, 8, 14 and 17. These are nationally agreed socio-economic targets that have outcomes on the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Outcome 1. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people enjoy long and healthy lives.
Outcome 8. Strong economic participation and development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
Outcome 14. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people enjoy high levels of social and emotional wellbeing.
Outcome 17. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have access to information and services enabling participation in informed decision-making regarding their own lives.
- Leadership
- Blak business and culture
- Finance
- Networking and pitching
- Strategy and innovation
- Marketing and media
- Governance
- Wellbeing and more
Carlton In Business Major Luncheon
Sir Doug Nicholls Round President's Club
Expressions of interest for the Loorende-gat Business and Entrepreneur Program in 2025 are now open.
Stream 1. Established businesses
- 3 and 4 March
- 31 March and 1 April
- 5 and 6 May
