QIC proudly congratulates the exceptional nominees of this year’s prestigious National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFA). Discover more about these talented designers and their inspiring contributions to the fashion industry.
Celebrating First Nations Fashion
QIC and the DAAF Foundation Continue Collaboration
We are proud to continue our partnership with the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) Foundation and Indigenous Fashion Projects (IFP) in 2025, supporting the National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFA) for the fourth consecutive year.
Our Commitment
Justin Welfare, QIC’s First Nations Affairs Lead said of the partnership:
“We are proud to once again be partnering with the DAAF Foundation and IFP to support the National Indigenous Fashion Awards, celebrating the extraordinary creativity and talent of First Nations designers. Our retail centres provide platforms where fashion, culture, and innovation intersect. This partnership reflects QIC’s ongoing commitment to fostering opportunities and economic empowerment for First Nations people and communities, and it's a privilege to contribute to the continued success of First Nations creatives."
NIFA Sponsorship
In 2025, QIC sponsored three award categories: Community Collaboration Award, Wearable Art Award and the Business Achievement Award. These awards celebrate the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and designers, QIC also provided travel funding for NIFA finalists and continuing our support for the Indigenous Fashion Projects eCommerce platform, helping designers reach new audiences and grow their businesses. Select pieces of the 2025 NIFA winner's work will be showcase at Canberra Centre in august 2025 and Eastland in early 2026. Join us in congratulating the 2025 winners.
Find out more:
More about the DAAF Foundation and IFP: DAAF 2025 - DAAF | 7-10 August 2025 | Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair
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