The ingenuity of Indigenous business owners is something to be celebrated all year round. In partnership with SBS, IBA is proud to showcase a series of segments with strong Indigenous businesses.

On Sunday 19 January, Robert Dann talks about how he expanded his Kimberley Cultural Adventures Broome business to new ventures with Bindam Mie where he transforms boab nuts into tea, oils and powder.

Watch on SBS World News this Sunday 19 January (7-7.30am and 5-5.30pm AEST) and again on Saturday 25 January at 2-2.30pm AEST.

Read the article or watch the video here.

This segment covered Bianca Stawiarski's business Warida Wholistic Wellness and a touching story of how equine therapy helped transform a young girl's life after a traumatic experience.

As firefighters and victims struggle with the impact of catastrophic fires, Bianca says therapy with horses can help first responders and accident victims overcome a range of traumas. She is a strong women with a gentle way.

We love seeing Indigenous businesses excel and this is a great example. Watch for the next episodes each weekend on SBS Small Business Secrets and check out the video for Bianca's series below or read the article, 'The Indigenous therapist working with horses to help people heal trauma'.

The series runs each weekend on SBS World News (7-7.30am Sundays, 5-5.30pm Sundays, and 2-2.30pm Saturdays) from 12 Jan through 8 Feb.

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Yugambeh woman April Atthews bought her first home with IBA after careful saving and shares three of her budgeting tips with you.

If you are thinking of buying a home but want to know more about budgeting and how to take control of your finances, register your interest in having one of our free budgeting workshops in your area.

When Gavin Kelly, a Girudala man from Queensland, came to IBA with Smart Syphon, we knew it was something special. Through hard work and determination, Gavin and his team had created the technology to finally allow cotton farmers the ability to move away from the onerous hand syphon system to an automatic water-irrigation system that can be turned on with the click of a button from anywhere in the world.

'Smart Syphon is a system that allows the farmer to automate his irrigation of cotton, improving the efficiency of water use and reducing the cost,' Gavin said.

Like so many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people all across Australia, getting the much-needed working capital to bring Smart Syphon to life was near impossible, until he engaged with IBA.

'The difference with IBA and a normal bank is that they don't have a prejudice,' Gavin said. 'We could demonstrate that there was a desire for what we were doing and we go their support.'

'If you can back yourself and prove that you can deliver, IBA will support you in where you want to go.'

IBA is thrilled to have been a part of Gavin's journey and to have played a small but vital role in bringing this idea to life.

To find out more about Smart Syphon, please visit https://islex.com.au/smart-syphon.

Back in 2009 Stephan Ballangarry owned a ute and a lawnmower. Today he owns a successful landscaping business and employs several members of his family.

Watch our #DeadlyBusinesses - Tuff Yards Landscaping video

Meet Daniel Rennie and Alex Burbury who, on becoming engaged, made a commitment to repair their finances and pursue home ownership. They have now achieved that – and much more.

Watch our #Deadlyhomes Dan and Alex video.

Meet Stephan Ballangarry who shares some insights on employing family in his landscaping business Tuff Yards.

Watch our #Deadlybusinesses with your family video.