23/10/2026
🌟💎 SISTA SPOTLIGHT | Day 24 of 31 Days | INDIGENOUS BUSINESS MONTH 2026💎🌟
💎BDWE is blessed to spotlight this aspiring Sista Entrepreneur ….
My name is Vanessa Clements, I am from the Yidinji Nation, and my business is Salt spring Healing .
đź’Ž What does your business do?
We are the owners of a 40-acre property in the Lockyer Valley, Queensland, where we are working to decolonise and regenerate the land from an Aboriginal perspective.
We have planted a bush tucker trail and deliver on-Country experiences where people can learn about native bush tucker plants, how to propagate them, and the uses of bush medicines.
Our vision is to also provide on-Country camping experiences, with yarning circles and native food forests where visitors can learn, connect and taste native foods during their stay.
đź’Ž What inspired you to start your business?
As an Aboriginal mother, I have seen first-hand the benefits of connecting to Country through my daughter, who enjoys working as an Indigenous Ranger.
I have seen how on-Country program experiences can provide wonderful social and emotional wellbeing benefits, and this inspired me to create opportunities to provide those experiences within my local community.
đź’Ž One of your biggest business lessons or achievements:
One of my biggest achievements has been working side by side with my four daughters to design and develop this business idea for our future generations.
It is something we are building together, with our family and future generations in mind.
đź’Ž Your favourite quote, saying or advice for other First Nations women in business:
🌺”Just do it!”🌺
I have wanted to do this for many years, and I have found that the right people come at the right time.
đź’Ž My advice to other First Nations women is to take that step and start bringing your idea to life.
đź’Ž How people can support or procure from your business
Spring Healing | Glen Cairn QLD | Facebook
As we continue developing our property and experiences, following our journey and sharing our work will help us grow awareness of what we are creating on Country.
đź’Ž Spotlight Quote
“Just do it! I have wanted to do this for many years and have found that the right people come at the right time!”
— Vanessa Clements, Salt Spring Healing
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