Supporting your business in Local Content Solutions
We partner with you to deliver practical, measurable and sustainable local solutions. Working with a cross-section of stakeholders, we support Local Content from strategy through to implementation and compliance activities.
Services we provide
Local First Strategies (LFS) is a specialist consultancy in Australian Industry Participation (AIP) and Local Content. We provide strategic advice and practical solutions in all areas of Local Content, AIP, Indigenous Engagement, Social Performance and Supplier Diversity. Founded by Mary Feild, an experienced leader in the Australian resource sector, our consultancy will collaborate with you to deliver sustainable outcomes.
With a focus on integrity, collaboration, and results, we empower our clients to meet their goals, maintain compliance and achieve genuine social and economic benefits.
Local Content Strategies
Comprehensive analysis and advisory to support clients develop and manage their local engagement strategies. Personalised advice on embedding local content into business as usual and guide the creation of plans to maximise effort in commercial activities,
Indigenous engagement plans & implementation
A customised approach to support meaningful engagement in impactful ways. We will guide the identification of proactive initiatives that align with business objectives.
We work directly with Indigenous businesses to support their competitive entry and active participation.
Supplier diversity procurement
Is your procurement system "supplier diversity enabled"? Are your processes blockers to becoming diverse? Work with us to comprehensively review your processes, remove barriers and ensure supplier diversity is readily able to be part of your business as usual.
Australian Industry Participation
Are you providing full, fair and reasonable opportunity to local Australian industry? We can guide in active implementation and compliance of Australian Industry Participation (AIP) framework including the drafting of plans and reporting
Business capability development
Business development, market positioning, capability growth and a range of support services tailored to meet the gaps. Talk to us about your specific needs today.
Let's talk about your business needs.
We can offer a variety of local content & business development services. Get in contact now for a confidential chat.
Mary Feild
An experienced supplier diversity subject matter expert with years of practical experience in Local Content & Australian Industry Participation from strategy through to implementation and compliance. Working with the majors, contractors, local and Indigenous business, associations, and governments for the last 18+ years, Mary's experience and understanding of the industry provides immense value to her clients, working on or entering into the sector.
Mary brings her experience to your conversations in Indigenous Engagement, Local Content and Australian Industry Participation. Mary is a true collaborator with sound relationships across the industry. She is a practical leader who understands best practice in local content and will walk with you to achieve your goals.