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ATWA is the philanthropic and fundraising arm of WAITOC — the peak body for Aboriginal tourism in Western Australia.

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Aboriginal Tourism Accelerator
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Aboriginal Tourism Accelerator

A more intensive mentoring program that pairs a mentor with an Aboriginal business owner to develop business systems, product design, marketing, trade distribution and partnerships over 12 months.

Operators

The Aboriginal Tourism Accelerator is for operators who are ready to grow - to scale beyond a local audience, work with the trade, and become export-ready.

Each business is matched with a mentor for a full 12-month engagement covering product design, distribution, partnerships and the operational depth needed to compete nationally.

Graduates of the Accelerator are positioned to take Aboriginal tourism in WA to the next stage - domestic trade, international markets and long-term resilience.

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Help us fund the next cohort.

Your gift goes directly to operators on Country. Get in touch to discuss a partnership or sponsorship of Aboriginal Tourism Accelerator.

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Acknowledging Country

ATWA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work across Western Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise the enduring connection of Aboriginal people to Country, culture and community.

ATWA — Aboriginal Tourism Western Australia

ATWA is the philanthropic and fundraising arm of WAITOC — the peak body for Aboriginal tourism in Western Australia.

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