IBA, with support from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, launched a new partnership earlier this year (see the IBA Media Release) to support female-led Social Enterprises to deliver economic empowerment programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
Current partnerships:
| Program | Purpose | Recipient name | Recipient location | Delivery location | Amount |
| Well-being programs | Learning strategies to build confidence and tools to empower First Nations women and girls in communities. | Wave of Change Consultancy Pty Ltd | NT | NT | $167,700 |
| Business development | Training to equip First Nations women to start and manage businesses in the NDIS sector. | Megan Skelton t/a/ Biiribi Consultancy | Qld | Northern Qld | $109,420 |
| Digital literacy | Training programs for career pathways in STEM. | Indigenous Technology Pty Ltd | NSW | NSW | $166,000 |
| Employment pathways | Youth based training program for industry career pathways. | Talyama Design | NSW | NSW | $63,782 |
| Upskilling/Training | First Nations training program and resources | Dilkara Essence of Australia | ACT | Australia-wide | $97,000 |
| Business Development | Capability Development and local network building. | Strong Spirit Aboriginal Service | NSW | Major cities | $143,550 |
| Financial literacy | Fit for purpose financial and business advice through online modules and consultation opportunities | Together Business | National | Major cities | $190,820 |
| Business Development | Business Development and Networking Workshops | Jaynaya Winmar trading as Blakbone Sistahood | National | Major cities | $50,000 |
| Employment pathways | Training and cultural readiness program to step into employment. | Wanyara | Vic | Inner regional | $162,182 |
| Well-being programs | Training and cultural readiness program to step into employment. | Visual Dreaming | NSW | Inner regional | $72,590 |
| Business development | Business Development and Networking Workshops | Waru Projects | WA | Outer regional | $122,500 |
| Upskilling/Training | Digital employment and well-being training and resources. | Career Steer | Vic | Major cities | $58,000 |
| Well-being programs | Well-being program and training to equip First Nations women to work or be self-employed in Fitness industry. | Deadly Runners | NSW | Outer regional | $88,390 |
| Financial Literacy | Financial Management training and taxation education to build financial literacy skills in university students | TJS Accounting Pty Ltd | Vic | Major cities | $66,840 |
| Upskilling/Training | Training to equip First Nations women to start and manage businesses in the hair and beauty sector. | Lox & Co Pty Ltd | Qld | Major cities | $55,410 |
| Building networks | Digital mentoring and professional support program for First Nations women. | Ember Connect Ltd | National | Major cities | $148,250 |
| Business development | Building business and legal capabilities for social impact businesses. | Violet Co Pty Ltd | National | Major cities | $186,879 |
| Business development | Support for start-up and existing First Nations businesses and building financial skills and confidence. | Servantes t/a South Australian Business Consultancy | SA | Very remote | $120,119.60 |
| Financial literacy | Financial literacy program for First Nations women to create intergenerational change through wealth building. | Kimberly Jiyigas (Birds) | NT | Major cities | $167,274 |
| Well-being programs | First Nations women well-being and training program with native language competency training and botanicals sector relevance. | Kyla McHughes | SA | Inner regional | $58,940 |
| Business development | Business Development and Networking Workshops for First Nations women. | Connolly Coaching & Consultancy Services | Qld | Remote | $58,850 |
| Business development | On country business forum to build business capability for First Nations women. | Enterprise Learning Projects | NT | Remote | $51,100 |
| Financial literacy | Wholistic well-being program building financial literacy to safe for house deposit. | Songlines 365 | NSW | Major cities | $38,891 |
| Business development | Training to equip First Nations women to start and manage businesses in the NDIS sector. | Biiribi Consultancy | QLD | Outer Regional | $41,210 |
| Well-being programs | Well-being program and training to equip First Nations women to work or be self-employed in Fitness industry. | Deadly Runners | NSW | Outer Regional | $43,290 |
| Business development | Business Development and Networking Workshops for First Nations women. | Connolly Coaching & Consultancy Services | QLD | Remote | $45,000 |
| Business development | Support for start-up and existing First Nations businesses and building financial skills and confidence. | Servantes t/a South Australian Business Consultancy | SA | Very remote | $60,499 |
| Financial literacy | Wholistic well-being program building financial literacy to safe for house deposit. | Glenda Roberts as Trustee for the Roberts Family Trust | National | Very remote | $30,000 |
