Embracing Indigenous Wisdom, Nurturing the Future

Sowing the seeds of Sustainability

Secret Harvest blends Indigenous wisdom with innovative technology to care for and manage Country. Our work is the manifestation of respect for the land, its care, and sustenance, driven by a shared vision of environmental sustainability, social empowerment, and economic growth. Together, we honour the past, empower the present, and nurture the future. Join us in sowing the seeds for a sustainable tomorrow.

for country, community & future

About Us

Rooted in the rich cultural tapestry of Indigenous Australia, Secret Harvest is a testament to millennia-old wisdom and respect for land stewardship. As a wholly Aboriginal-owned and led organisation and a key member of the Native Secrets Group, we’re more than just a business.

Our mission intertwines age-old practices with modern technology to nurture our Country and produce high-quality natural products. United by a vision of environmental sustainability, social empowerment, and economic growth, we invite you to join Secret Harvest – a journey honouring the past while innovatively shaping the future.

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TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE & MODERN INNOVATION

Our Services

Land Management

Comprehensive range of services, including soil conservation, vegetation management, and fire management.

Biodiversity Stewardship Land Management

Expanded land management services like total project management, community liaison, land identification and purchase, site feasibility assessment, and more.

Native Plant Extract Manufacturing

Leveraging the by-products of our sustainable land management practices, we manufacture a range of natural products.
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CSIRO: Helping Secret Harvest to further Native Secrets’ botanicals

Working with Indigenous-owned businesses on research and products involving Indigenous knowledge requires deep respect and understanding from CSIRO and our people.

UNSW Sydney: Cherie Thompson AGSM

It's just had such a positive impact on me, you know, for my self-belief, my confidence, but also creating lifelong friends to go with on this journey.

Qantas Magazine: AGSM leading a culture of success

A connection to culture underpins the success of this AGSM student’s skincare brand

ABC’s Movin’ To The Country, S1 E1: Orana, NSW

Craig sets off to Nyngan in the Orana region of central west NSW to meet two former big city lawyers who run a national legal enterprise from home, while also inventing a brand-new species of cow in their lunchtime.

Qantas, Supporting Supplier Diversity

Qantas is proud to support supplier diversity. We travelled to Longreach and Barcaldine, QLD to meet Phil Thompson from Native Secrets and learn more about his unique range of products.

ABC News: Ancient Indigenous Knowledge the Key to Turning Pest Trees into Essential Oils

On land owned by a mining company, a tree thought to be a pest has turned into an incredible opportunity.

SBS News: The Indigenous Couple Hoping to Share Australia’s Native Ingredients with the World

Cherie and Phil Thompson are reviving Indigenous uses for Australian native plants near the NSW town of Dubbo, as global demand for natural ingredients rises.

Cherie Thompson - UNSW AGSM MBA Executive 2022

Cherie says being a responsible leader means leading from the front when you need to – but also stepping back and letting others lead and have their time to shine.

AU Manufacturing Site Visit: Native Secrets

Dubbo’s Native Secrets has caught a whiff of interest in their essential oils and skincare products lately. Co-founder Phil Thompson reckons they are about to break through as a supplier to a multinational hospitality company.

UNSW AGSM: Caring for Country is better business

Cherie Thompson, a Wailwan woman from the Dubbo region of NSW, is passionate about raising up her community.
Secret Harvest in Action

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We’d love to hear from you. Whether you have questions, need assistance, or simply want to share your thoughts, please feel free to reach out to us – your engagement matters to us.
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