CGU Kayku Kumpa Award

What is the CGU Kayku Kumpa Award?

Leading small business insurer, CGU Insurance, which is part of Australia’s largest general insurance group, IAG, is running the CGU Kayku Kumpa Awards, which involves awarding five $5,000 grants to Indigenous small business owners to go towards their personal or professional development.

 The CGU Kayku Kumpa Awards aim to uplift First Nations small business owners and help them grow their future capacity and capability to ensure that they thrive in an ever-changing world. The grants can be spent on further skill acquisition or professional development programs.

CGU Indigenous Engagement Manager Phil Lockyer said: “At CGU we proudly support the ambition of small business owners around Australia by protecting their businesses. It’s been a tough year for many small businesses due to the pandemic, so we’re excited to launch the CGU Kayku Kumpa award again to support the growth and skills development of First Nations small business owners, especially at a time where their contribution to our communities is so important for everyone.

“We received strong applications during last year’s awards program from a range of innovative small businesses, which makes us excited to see what this year’s ingenious ideas from First Nations businesses bring to our communities,” said Mr Lockyer.

Last year’s winners included a business that specialised in first aid training and workplace safety supplies, a consulting firm that provides renewable energy and microgrid services, a catering business, an events and conference management organisation and a business that produces yoga mats designed by Aboriginal artists.

Kayku Kumpa means ‘strong yesterday, stronger tomorrow’ in the local language of the Gringai people of the Wonnarua nation of the Hunter Valley, NSW

Important dates and submission process

  • Applications open 28th September 2020
  • Online applications close 5pm Sunday 25th October 2020
  • CGU will notify applicants 3rd November 2020
  • Winners will be announced during NAIDOC week
  • All applications to be completed online here
  • Any queries, pls email info@33creative.com.au