Ilan Style

🌟 We are thrilled to finally spill the tea on an incredible project we’ve had in the works for a while now: the Ilan Style Fellowship! 🌟 With the profits from Ilan Style products, we are proud to support a fellowship at Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) for a Torres Strait Islander to work on a language revitalisation project. This fellowship includes financial support for travel to Canberra, access to AIATSIS facilities, assistance from the AIATSIS Access and Family History unit to access relevant collection materials, and sponsored attendance to the 2024 AIATSIS Summit in Naarm/Melbourne! We are beyond excited to be able to provide this opportunity for someone to contribute to revitalising and celebrating Torres Strait Islander languages. Expressions of interest now open, find out more information here: https://hubs.la/Q02mDB-C0 #IlanStyle #KnowBeDo #IlanStyleFellowship #AIATSIS #LanguageRevitalisation #TorresStraitIslands #IndigenousLanguages #AIATSISSummit2024 #Empowerment #CommunitySupport Kerry Arabena

As we wrap up 2024, we’re feeling incredibly grateful for all the amazing moments this year has brought. Here are just a few highlights: 🏆 Best Collaboration Award at the Kinaway-The Victorian Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce Victorian Aboriginal Business Awards for our work with the amazing Haus of Dizzy! This partnership has been all about celebrating First Nations strengths and achievements, and the earrings were designed especially for Mabo Day. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. 🌟 Announcing our very first Ilan Style Fellowship Recipient Jessie Lloyd! Jessie is hard at work creating a song book of Meriam language songs as part of the Ilan Style Fellowship - a Torres Strait Islander language revitalisation program in partnership with Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS). 🌿 Collaborating with the incredible Yulaa-Li! Continuing the theme of collaboration, we've also loved teaming up with Yulaa-Li for our stunning Star Tea Infusers. ☕ Meeting so many of you at markets and events this year! Thank you for stopping by, having a cuppa, sharing stories, and supporting Ilan Style. Your love keeps us going. As we look ahead to 2025, we’re excited to continue to collaborate with other incredible First Nations businesses, fostering sustainability, and bringing you the teas and products you know and love (and maybe a little something new as well 👀). Thank you for being part of our journey – we couldn’t do it without you. Here’s to a bright and beautiful 2025! With love, The Ilan Style Team #IlanStyle #KnowBeDo #FirstNationsBusiness #Sustainability #Collaboration #EndOfYearReflection

Loved getting to catch up with Kristy Dickinson and the team at Haus of Dizzy at Koorie Krismas over the weekend and pass on their beautiful Best Collaboration award plaques for our Mabo Day Earring collab! #IlanStyle #KnowBeDo #HausOfDizzy #VABA2024 #Kinaway Kinaway-The Victorian Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce

The holiday season is a time for celebration, connection, and a well-earned break. At Ilan Style, our team will be taking a festive break from 20th December to 2nd January to recharge and prepare for the year ahead. This means any orders placed after 19th December won’t be packed until we return in January. Key Dates to Remember - Last Order Date for Packing: 19th December - Festive Break: 20th December to 2nd January - Packing Resumes: 3rd January We wish you a joyful and relaxing holiday season and look forward to serving you again in the New Year. Thank you for choosing Ilan Style, and here’s to a wonderful 2025! #IlanStyle #KnowBeDo #ChristmasBreak #HolidaySeason

We had the best time at Koorie Krismas on the weekend! Koorie Heritage Trust and Fed Square put on a fabulous day full of First Nations market stalls, performances, and workshops. Thanks to everyone who stopped by for a cuppa and a yarn! Photos by Tiffany Garvie, courtesy of KHT. #IlanStyle #KnowBeDo #KoorieKrismas #KHT #KoorieHeritageTrust #ChristmasMarket

It's important to remember to look after yourself this holiday season. Lucky the team at Karabena have put together some of their favourite holiday self-care tips!

Meet our newest team member - Gwen Garnier, who has joined us as a Junior Consultant! Originally from Hammond Island in the Torres Strait, Gwen has a background in social work. After studying in Brisbane, she has gained valuable experience as a Preventative Health Counsellor. Gwen recently worked as a telephone counsellor for Queensland Health, with a particular focus on helping people quit smoking. In her free time, Gwen enjoys reading, exploring YouTube for both learning and entertainment, embarking on spontaneous adventures, and savouring delicious food—especially sweet treats. Gwen will be working across Kerry Arabena's three businesses - Karabena Consulting, First 1000 Days Australia and Ilan Style. #Karabena #KarabenaConsulting #First1000DaysAustralia #F1000DA #IlanStyle #KnowBeDo

Big thanks to Metro Trains Melbourne for hosting us as part of your First Nations Christmas Market! What a great event encouraging people to shop from First Nations businesses this festive season. We met so many wonderful people, and got to be neighbours with our friends and collaborators Haus of Dizzy! #IlanStyle #KnowBeDo #MetroTrains #HausOfDizzy #BuyBlak #FirstNations #ChristmasMarket

✨ Excited to announce that to myself and Kerry Arabena won the Kinaway Chamber of Commerce Victorian Aboriginal Business Award! 🎉 As a proud Wiradjuri woman, this award is a reflection of the passion, dedication, and hard work we've poured into our businesses, and it's an honour to be recognised alongside Kerry, a true trailblazer in her own right. This recognition isn’t just for us – it’s for all First Nations women leading the charge in design, innovation, and entrepreneurship. We are at the forefront, and I am so proud to be part of a community that continues to break barriers and redefine what’s possible. A big shout-out to my incredible team at Haus of Dizzy, who support me every step of the way. Jasmine Ambarwati Irvine Renae Musu Ashleigh Santa-Isabel lucy pryke Joanne Lichti I'm also proud of my work in elevating First Nations voices through all aspects of our business. Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey. This is just the beginning, and we’re excited for what’s to come. 💫 #KinawayChamberOfCommerce #AboriginalBusiness #WiradjuriPride #FirstNationsWomen #HausOfDizzy #FirstNationsLeadership #Empowerment

We are going to the Metro Trains Melbourne First Nations Christmas Market! Stop by the foyer of 700 Collins St, Docklands, next Wednesday 11 Dec between 9am-1pm for a cuppa! There will be a great selection of First Nations businesses there to help you find the perfect gifts, including our friends at Haus of Dizzy, Loco for Cocoa, N'Dene Riley, Game Time Coffee Melbourne Jerky, Clothing The Gaps, Ngarga Warendj Pty Ltd and Dreamtime Range Pyjamas! #IlanStyle #KnowBeDo #ChristmasMarket #MetroTrains #BuyBlak #FirstNationsBusiness