This episode is proudly supported by Monash University, promoting the Masters of Indigenous Business Leadership program, delivered by Monash Business School & The William Cooper Institute.
Laura Thompson is a Gunditjmara woman and co-founder of Clothing the Gap and The Koorie Circle with Sarah Sheridan.
Clothing The Gaps is a fresh and dynamic fashion label managed by health professionals that celebrates Aboriginal people and culture. They were recognised for their excellence at the 2020 Dreamtime Awards and was awarded ‘Business of the year’.
Clothing The Gaps is a play on the words “Closing the Gap”, which is an Australian Government health initiative to help close the life expectancy gap between Aboriginal people and non-Indigenous Australians.
Clothing The Gaps produce merch with a meaning and encourage people to wear their values on their tee. “We influence and unite people through fashion and causes so that Aboriginal people and Communities can thrive.”
Recommendations throughout this episode:
https://www.monash.edu/indigenous-australians/study/master-of-indigenous-business-leadership
https://www.clothingthegaps.com.au/
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