Chocolate ‘uncovered’ at the Sydney Opera House
Indigenous chocolatier Fiona Harrison has seen her Chocolate On Purpose business selected as one of three Creator businesses in the 2025 Sydney Opera House Uncovered Program.
“I’m honoured, and also cognisant of the responsibility this brings – because it’s something bigger than retail placement. It’s about systemic change in First Nations representation,” she said.
“Australia’s native botanical industry is worth $300m-plus, yet First Nations participation represents less than 2 per cent. Even fewer are First Nations women, despite our role as matriarchal keepers of these ancient plant knowledge systems.”
This is the first time Uncovered has selected a First Nations-owned social enterprise focused on native botanicals supply chain inequity.
“This is not coincidence- it’s our Ancestors’ way of saying, “It’s time”,” Ms Harrison said.
When visitors to the Opera House Gift Shops choose Chocolate On Purpose®, they’re supporting:
- First Nations economic sovereignty
- Pathways for Indigenous women 45+ through our Ngunggilanha project
- Systemic change in supply chain equity
A huge thanks to the incredible team at the Sydney Opera House, this collaboration has caused us to feel appreciated and welcome,” she added.
Fiona Harrison at the 2025 Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards.
“I’m proud to stand beside fellow 2025 Uncovered Creators Margot Warre (Margot Design) and Adam Slater (Zero Plastics Australia), and humbled to stand with Uncovered Alumni including Joanne Cassady (Balgarra Designs), Elizabeth Liddle (Mwerre Soap & Skin), and Yinarr Maramali- check out the work of these deadly creators.”
Earlier this month Chocolate on Purpose was named a Champion in the Social Enterprise Business category at the 2025 Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards.
Chocolate On Purpose is now available in-store and online at the Sydney Opera House Shop.
- First Nations News exclusive interview with Fiona Harrison – coming soon.
