Over the past ten years, Winya has worked closely with key Defence estate managers and construction firms including Spotless, BGIS, Lendlease, Laing O’Rourke, the Department of Defence, and the Defence Housing Authority. We have operated as a trusted furniture supplier for multiple Defence Estate Maintenance Contracts (DEMCs), supporting fit-outs during base upgrades, infrastructure refurbishments, and transitional planning phases.

Our partnerships extend beyond a transactional relationship. For many clients, Winya functions as a strategic supplier — advising on space planning, certified product selection, and Indigenous engagement strategies. In several cases, our relationships with clients such as Spotless and BGIS have spanned more than seven years, across multiple bases and tenders. Winya is also an approved Indigenous supplier within the procurement systems of these major contractors, streamlining onboarding and compliance.

All furniture supplied to the Department of Defence by Winya complies with the procurement guidelines outlined by the Department of Administrative Goods and Services (DOAG). Our catalogue includes a wide range of DOAG-approved products ready for direct procurement through government systems. We also maintain active membership on multiple government and Defence procurement panels, including Indigenous Business Direct and state-based pre-qualification schemes.

In addition to contractual readiness, our product range is certified to meet Australian Government furniture standards. Our task seating and workstations are certified to AFRDI Level 6 — the highest standard for commercial durability and ergonomic safety. We also incorporate GECA-certified fabrics and materials, allowing projects to meet Green Star and NABERS-linked targets. All certifications are independently verified and supported by documentation at the time of tender or delivery.

Winya offers an in-house Circular Economy program tailored to Defence and government fit-outs. We take responsibility not only for delivering high-quality furniture, but also for managing its end-of-life in a way that supports Defence sustainability goals.

Our take-back and refurbishment service allows products to be collected from base sites at the end of their lifecycle. Furniture is assessed for reusability, refurbished when viable, or broken down into recyclable components. We work with licensed recyclers to process metal, fabric, and timber elements, and provide detailed reporting of diversion rates and environmental savings for large-scale projects. This program supports Defence’s broader ESG targets and demonstrates Winya’s long-term commitment to environmental responsibility.

Winya has been formally recognised for excellence in both Defence delivery and sustainable procurement practices. In 2024, we received the Defence Support Industry Award for Excellence in Defence Industry – Indigenous Business, highlighting our decade of consistent Defence delivery and Indigenous engagement. That same year, Winya was awarded the United Nations Global Compact SDG Award for Economic Empowerment of Indigenous Peoples, reflecting the depth of our social impact through Defence projects.

We have also received national recognition for our circular economy initiatives through the Indesign Sustainability Award and have been named a winner in the City of Sydney Business Awards for Indigenous Excellence. These awards demonstrate Winya’s unique ability to deliver compliance, quality, and cultural leadership in tandem. Learn more about our awards by clicking here.

Winya is structured from the ground up to help Defence clients meet and exceed their Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP) targets. Every dollar spent with Winya directly supports Indigenous-owned enterprise and creates measurable employment, training, and development outcomes.

Our operations include Indigenous apprenticeships and traineeships, both within our manufacturing workshops and through our delivery partners. We partner with correctional institutions to operate work-release programs, enabling incarcerated individuals to gain real-world skills while contributing meaningfully to the projects we deliver. These pathways are integrated into our everyday operations — not token efforts, but foundational commitments — and are tracked with transparent reporting for clients who require evidence of IPP contribution.

Winya’s Defence project portfolio includes both large-scale contracts and long-term phased procurement strategies. We have successfully delivered over a dozen individual Defence projects with contract values exceeding $500,000 AUD — including substantial rollouts for RAAF Base Edinburgh, DSTG Edinburgh, Victoria Barracks Melbourne, and Defence-linked logistics hubs.

However, some of our strongest relationships are built through consistency over time. More than thirty Defence clients — including departments, agencies, and prime contractors — have engaged Winya for a series of ongoing deliveries, resulting in cumulative procurement values well over $500,000. These phased or multi-site engagements reflect the high level of trust placed in Winya’s ability to deliver quality, service, and value repeatedly across different contexts and timeframes.