STORIES

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 […]

Deadly Skincare isn’t just a brand; it's a story of resilience, heritage, and innovation. Founded by Erika Ferrier, a proud Bundjalung and Gamilaroi woman, this First Nations-owned, female-led company is redefining beauty through culture, sustainability, and science.  “Deadly Skincare started from my kitchen table, but its spirit comes from my late Pop and Nan, who taught me the power of education, culture, […]

Purple House believes that everyone deserves to stay connected to family, culture, and Country—even while undergoing dialysis treatment—and IBA is a proud supporter of that vision.  For more than 20 years, this Aboriginal community-controlled organisation has helped people living with kidney disease return home to remote communities across the Northern Territory, Western Australia, and South Australia. Starting with […]

Indigenous Business Australia was a proud sponsor of the World Indigenous Business Forum (WIBF) 2025, held in Melbourne, Australia. With strong representation from across the IBA network – Board member Brian Bero, CEO David Knights, Deputy CEO Sean Armistead, Faysal Fassi, Trudy Hart, Rachelle Singleton, Greg Ellis, Gordon Jeffrey, June Edwards, Frank Lowah, Jazmin Poyser, […]

Step into the wild heart of the Northern Territory through the lens of Paul Thomsen, a photographer whose work doesn’t just document nature, it immerses you in it. Born in Darwin in 1968, Paul has spent his life surrounded by the rugged beauty of the Top End. With over 35 years behind the camera and […]

Ray Pratt is a proud Western Arrernte man from Alice Springs and the founder of DICE, a business delivering construction, electrical contracting, and renewable energy projects with an integrated approach on Larrakia Country, Darwin. Ray’s journey into business was shaped early on by his hardworking parents – especially his father, whose entrepreneurial spirit inspired Ray. […]

This year marked our second proud participation in the Koori Knockout a powerful, humbling, and deeply enriching experience. Alongside the belly laughs, hearty meals, and meaningful connections, we walked away with renewed purpose and insight.  More than a sporting event, the Koori Knockout is a cultural cornerstone. With an estimated 40,000 attendees, it stands as […]

Taunurung woman, Nicole, is a successful business and homeowner, with a lot to be proud of. But she takes the greatest pride in the values and financial independence that she inspires through generations of her family. Nicole was determined from a young age to get on the property ladder early, to build her financial future. […]

Meet Pete and Kylie who went from aspiring homeowners to proud first homeowners. Their journey is a powerful testament to what’s possible when determination meets the right support.  Like many aspiring homeowners, Pete and Kylie began their journey with hope and uncertainty. But with the guidance of IBA Home Loan Officer Michelle, they found not […]

NAIDOC Week 2025 arrives at a defining moment for Indigenous economic participation in Australia. As Chair of Indigenous Business Australia, I had the privilege of addressing our staff during this historic week under the theme “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy". This theme is more than symbolic. It captures the essence of the transformation […]