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Wrapping Up 2025: A Year to Remember!  As 2026 approaches and the holiday season is in full swing, we’re thrilled to share the final edition of our E-Newsletter for 2025!  This year has been nothing short of extraordinary, packed with events, milestones, inspiring stories, and unforgettable memories. In this special edition, you’ll find:  Newsletter Spotlights: Inspiring Stories from Our Community  Erika […]

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 […]

Season’s Greetings from all of us at IBA!  As the year draws to a close, we’re taking a short break to recharge and celebrate the holidays with our loved ones. Our offices will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday 24 December 2025 (AEST) and we’ll reopen on Friday 2 January 2026.  As the year comes to a close, it’s a chance to […]

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, […]

If you have an IBA home loan or business finance product and have been impacted by recent weather events, we want to reassure you and your family that IBA is here in times of need. Customers impacted by natural disasters in specified areas can apply for an emergency natural disaster relief grant – $5,000 for […]

Christmas is a time for connection, celebration and generosity. All this takes energy, time and money.  Whether you're hosting a big family gathering or buying gifts, it's easy to overspend.   To help make choices that feel right for you, your family and your goals, we have put together some information to assist with avoiding high-interest debt and where to find support if things feel tight.  We share budgeting […]

Unlocking new possibilities for Indigenous people by connecting them with capital, capability, and opportunity.” – David Knights, IBA CEO We are proud to launch our Strategy Towards 2030 – a new roadmap to accelerate economic independence and prosperity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia. The strategy was launched during an online in-conversation event […]

Applications now open! Calling all Aboriginal business owners and First Nations organisations in the NT who want to build or grow their tourism ventures. Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) and Tourism & Events NT are proud to launch the Northern Territory Aboriginal Tourism Accelerator Program 2026. This tailored program is designed to strengthen the Aboriginal tourism […]

Join us on Wednesday 12 November 11.30am -12.30pm AEDT, for an online yarn about IBA's Strategy to 2030.  Hear directly from IBA’s CEO David Knights, and Chair Darren Godwell about. - The four strategic pillars guiding IBA to 2030. - How IBA is expanding its role as a capital provider and economic enabler. - What […]

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 […]