Kinaway Chamber of Commerce: price, who can join and alternatives
Kinaway is Victoria's chamber of commerce for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses, and a registered charity. It runs Blak Coffee networking mornings in the Melbourne CBD, workshops, a Sistas in Business programme for First Nations women, and the Victorian Aboriginal Business Awards. Membership is for majority Indigenous-owned businesses in Victoria.
Kinaway Chamber of Commerce at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Indigenous entrepreneurs and business owners | kinaway.com.au |
| What it does | Helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses in Victoria grow | kinaway.com.au |
| Structure | A chamber of commerce and registered charity | kinaway.com.au |
| Membership | For majority Indigenous-owned businesses in Victoria | kinaway.com.au |
| Certification | Certified businesses are at least 51% Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander owned and operated | kinaway.com.au |
| Recent activity | Blak Coffee networking on Thursday 22 October 2026 | kinaway.com.au |
| Where | Killara Cafe, 90 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD | kinaway.com.au |
| Upcoming event | Victorian Aboriginal Business Awards 2026 on Friday 6 November at Centrepiece, Melbourne | events.humanitix.com |
| Women | Sistas in Business brings together First Nations women in business | kinaway.com.au |
Who it suits
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander founders in Victoria
- First Nations women in business, through Sistas in Business
- Indigenous businesses wanting procurement and corporate connections
Who it doesn't suit
- Non-Indigenous founders looking for a peer group
- Tech founders after a venture-focused startup crowd
- People outside Victoria
Alternatives to Kinaway Chamber of Commerce
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Aussie Founders Club | Slack is free; its 19 Nov event is free or A$45 (All Access Pass) | Open to join |
| Cremorne Digital Hub (CDH) | Community: apply (price not published); Clubhouse from $300 a month (currency not named) | Apply to join the community; register for events on Luma |
| Founders Running Club Melbourne | Not published; no sign-up needed for the run | Turn up on Saturday; join the WhatsApp group |
| FoundHer | Networking free; dinners and workshops paid (price not published) | Request to join on Luma; join the mailing list |
| MLAI | Co-working days free (registration needs host approval) | Request to join each event on Luma |
| One Roof (Melbourne) | Walk: members free, first visit $5, returning non-members $15 (currency not named) | Request a ticket on Luma; host approval |
| Startup Valley Melbourne | Ticketed on Luma; free Seed Pitch slot by approval | Buy a ticket on Luma; apply with your deck to pitch |
| StartupHaus Melbourne (LiveHaus) | A$40 to A$60 per ticket (Early Bird to Final Release) | Buy a ticket; seats are capped |
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Questions about Kinaway Chamber of Commerce
- Who can join Kinaway?
- Majority Indigenous-owned businesses in Victoria. Certified businesses must be at least 51% owned and operated by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
- What events does Kinaway run in Melbourne?
- Blak Coffee networking mornings at Killara Cafe on Collins Street, workshops, and the Victorian Aboriginal Business Awards, held on 6 November 2026 at Centrepiece.
- Is there anything for First Nations women in business?
- Yes. Its Sistas in Business programme brings together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in business.
- Website
- kinaway.com.au
- Price
- Not published
- Entry rule
- Majority Indigenous-owned Victorian businesses apply for membership
- Format
- Chamber of commerce with Blak Coffee networking, workshops and annual business awards
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Kinaway Chamber of Commerce isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check kinaway.com.au before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.