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About National Aboriginal Design Agency

National Aboriginal Design Agency is a company based in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia. The National Aboriginal Design Agency (NADA) is a social enterprise and the commercial arm of the Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance (SWFW), a not-for-profit organisation governed by ten Local Aboriginal Land Councils, from Karuah to Coffs Harbour on the NSW Mid North Coast. Our clients include retailers, architects, designers, galleries/museums, large corporations, Aboriginal business, not-for profits, and government organisations or businesses interested in meaningful Aboriginal design. SWFW aims to position culture as the foundation for the development of the region’s Aboriginal communities through skills development, cultural programs and the creation of culturally-based employment opportunities. Working in tandem with the mission of SWFW, the National Aboriginal Design Agency builds commercial networks that: • provide employment for Aboriginal artists and designers through development of licensing agreements with manufacturers and businesses seeking meaningful Aboriginal design • develop best-practice licensing templates for Aboriginal artists and clients. NADA is committed to ensuring best practice is continually improved, in accordance with industry standards, recognising that best practice not only supports the artist but the client as well • assist in the business development of home-based design enterprises • assist Aboriginal artists to achieve employment and enterprise development in the mainstream design industry and create ongoing income streams via licensing and royalties.