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INDIGENOUS BUSINESS AUSTRALIA
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publications

IBA produces a range of publications and resources, reports and evaluations to assist our customers, celebrate their successes, and inform the community about our programs and services.

Brochures and fact sheets - Read more about IBA’s services, products and opportunities and find downloadable information sheets about IBA's products and services.

Corporate documents - Access to IBA's Annual Reports, Corporate Plans, Impact Reports and Strategic Plan.

Research - IBA commissions, participates in and supports targeted and practical research to grow the evidence base that determines its approach to Indigenous economic development.

Stories - Our stories showcase IBA customers achieving positive outcomes for themselves, their families and communities.

 

Research

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathways through Housing Report (PDF 5 MB)  - IBA engaged the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) to jointly research how it can best support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to access secure, affordable, and appropriate housing. 

First Nations Housing Factsheet (PDF 465 KB) - A factsheet to accompany the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathways through Housing Report.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathways through Business report (PDF 5MB) - IBA partnered with the Australian National University Office of the Vice-President, First Nations (First Nations Portfolio) to undertake the study, with a team of First Nations and non-First Nations researchers.

First Nations Business Factsheet (PDF 480 KB) - A factsheet to accompany the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathways through Business Report.

IBA Impact Report 2023 (PDF3.7 MB)

Impact Report 2021-2022 (PDF 4.5 MB)

Impact Report 2020 (PDF 2.7MB)

 

Brochures and fact sheets

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy - The strategy outlines how IBA intends to move beyond the mandatory compliance and risk management requirements to incorporate, where possible, the lived experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. With wellbeing at the centre of consideration – wellbeing of Country, culture and community.

IBA Impact Framework (PDF 4 MB) - This Impact Framework has been developed to enable IBA to improve our understanding of the economic, social and cultural impacts of our work and how these impacts generate change.

IBA 'Invested' (PDF 1.7 MB) - our overarching corporate brochure about IBA and what we can do for you. Here you will find a brief overview of all our products and services.

Our Customer Service Charter (PDF 410 KB) - states our commitment to providing the highest level of quality service, and details our process for receiving and handling feedback and complaints.

Business ownership

Your Business and IBA fact sheet (PDF 876KB) - provides general information on IBA's Business Development and Assistance Program.

Leasing solutions for Indigenous Australians (PDF 1 MB)- IBA provides tailored leasing solutions to grow Indigenous business.

Your business begins here (PDF 125KB) - provides general information about IBA's start-up finance package which includes a up to 30% of a new business loan as a grant which you will not have to repay.

Invoice Finance for Indigenous businesses (PDF 750 KB) - provides general information about invoice finance assistance for Indigenous-owned businesses.

Law Way: Indigenous Business (PDF 1MB) - written by Terri Janke,  this booklet has been developed to help Indigenous business owners understand their basic legal rights and responsibilities law way.

Indigenous Joint Ventures information guide - provides general advice and practical tips about joint ventures to assist Indigenous business and organisations seeking to enter into joint ventures.

Nanga Mai Arung Dream Shield booklet (PDF 6 MB): developed by Alison Page for IP Australia, a guide to protecting designs, brands and inventions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. It features intellectual property (IP) success stories and tips for Aboriginal inventors, designers and business owners.

Home ownership

Indigenous Home Ownership Impact Analysis (PDF, 6MB) - This research report by Deloitte Access Economics, commissioned by IBA, aims to understand the social and economic impact of this program over the past 40 years.

Forms

Privacy Notice with Consent form (PDF 268KB) - which asks you to give your consent to IBA for collection, use and sharing of your personal information.

Request to Review Housing Loan Form (PDF, 123KB) - complete this form if you wish to request a review of your IBA housing loan.