Over 300,000 litres of hand sanitiser has been supplied by local Indigenous businesses to
Victorian-based Indigenous company Supply Aus was on the brink of collapse with only
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'With the support of Woolworths, we have been incredibly proud to be able to supply hand sanitiser to frontline workers, keep our business running and continue to grow employment opportunities.
'This is proof that Indigenous businesses are dynamic and capable. We are familiar with working under pressure and are solution finders.
'It's a personal one for us - my mum works in a Woolworths supermarket and they are using the very same hand sanitiser we have brought in at their store.
'We are extremely grateful for the opportunity. The flow-on effect of a brand like Woolworths partnering with a small Indigenous business like ourselves will provide higher comfort levels for more Indigenous businesses to come on board.'
'We are grateful to work with the many Indigenous businesses who have gone above and beyond during this crisis. They were innovative in their solutions and quick to turn around the much needed supplies to help keep our teams and communities safe during an uncertain time.'
Similarly, Cole Workwear is a proudly Noongar owned and operated business who was able to supply Woolworths with 150,000 litres of locally sourced hand sanitiser through this period.
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For more information, please contact: Woolworths Media, media@woolworths.com.au
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