Celebrating 50 years and looking ahead

A message from our CEO  

"This year, we celebrated 50 years of IBA. From home ownership to business success and financial wellbeing, the stories we’ve shared in 2025 remind us of the strength and determination within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Thank you to customers, partners, and the IBA team for making this journey possible. As we look to 2026, we remain committed to creating opportunities that build prosperity for generations to come." 

— David Knights, Chief Executive Officer, IBA

Reflecting on 2025: A year of growth and impact 

As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect on a year that has been nothing short of extraordinary. This year marked 50 years of Indigenous Business Australia, a milestone that celebrates generations of resilience, innovation, and progress. Together, we’ve honoured our past, embraced the present, and set our sights on an even brighter future. 

From supporting First Nations entrepreneurs, helping people right around the country get into home ownership, and more broadly expanding opportunities for economic independence – every milestone we’ve reached has been a testament to the strength of collaboration within the organisation, with our partners, with our allies, and most importantly with you – our customers, our mob. 

2025 highlights: stories that inspired

This year, we shared powerful stories that reflect the heart of IBA’s mission: 

• Reflecting on 50 years through the generations: A look back at five decades of impact and some of the people who have shaped our journey.

• IBA 50 years, our launch video: Celebrating our legacy and vision for the future through junk journaling.  

• Our IBA – meet Tim: Sharing the dedication so typical of our long-standing team members. 

• 50 years through the generations – an animation video: A story of our journey, many futures. Your stories. Our history. 50 years through the generations.

• Inspiring home ownership through the generations: Families achieving the dream of home ownership and passing it on. 

• A mother’s love that sparked a movement: legacy of Bawrunga Medical Services: Honouring a legacy that continues to make a difference. 

• Building dreams: Pete and Kylie’s journey to home ownership: Turning aspirations into reality with IBA support. 

Looking forward to 2026 

As we step into the next chapter, our focus remains clear: creating pathways for First Nations people to thrive. We’ll continue to share stories, launch new initiatives, and work alongside communities to build a stronger, more inclusive economy. 

Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to the next 50 years and beyond.