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We partnered with SBS to feature Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses throughout the month of April. This was the 2nd year of the partnership and we love showing the amazing work that our customers are doing. The 2021 SBS Small Business Secrets segments included: Rebecca Rickard, Deadly Denim, "The Indigenous fashion designer sharing Aboriginal […]

IBA are excited to announce that we’ve partnered with the Black Magic Woman Podcast to bring you a series of episodes that will be based on a variety of topics including housing, business, youth, women, investing, financial literacy, economic development and COVID-19 recovery. In the first episode of the partnership series, Black Magic Woman's host […]

Over $10 million worth of upgrades to the Katherine Government Centre will deliver improved services, provide better access to clinics for the Katherine community, and create around 200 local jobs. Katherine Government Centre is the hub for government services in the Big Rivers Region and the $10+ million refurbishment program will provide a new, more […]

For Yorta Yorta woman Heidi, building her first home is more than choosing bricks and paint – it is providing stability and a positive future for her family to thrive. Heidi's journey to home ownership took a bumpy road. The single mother of six was battling dark times when she decided to take charge of […]

On a beautiful day in Northern NSW, holiday makers are exploring the Tweed River at their leisure. Boyd’s Bay Houseboat Holidays help create this special experience for locals and tourists, with the hire of stylish houseboats accommodating up to 12 people. Owner Greg Ebsworth is a proud Wangkumarra man from North West NSW and he […]

Indigenous customers share social, economic and cultural impacts in inaugural report. Research project finalised in 2020 leads the way for impact versus outputs focus. IBA is generating positive impacts for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Report launched at live online event with the Minister for Indigenous Australians and the external partners in the research […]

Have you ever considered building your own home? With IBA’s recent $150 million Government equity injection, building your own home could be a reality. For Bunyah man Beau and his wife Jess, building their first home was a dream come true. The couple was attracted to building for the freedom of creating a home that […]

For many young people, buying their first home in their 20s may seem out of reach, but Ryan and Keilan were determined to make it happen. Ryan McDonald, a Waka Waka man, and Keilan Carson, an Arunta man, are IBA’s 20,000th home loan customers since the inception of the Indigenous Home Ownership Program in 1975. […]

‘Invigorate – Build – Maintain’: words that resonate with many of us at these times, and thus a particular poignant theme for 2020’s Indigenous Business Month. IBA held a virtual business forum in October with the Minister for Indigenous Australians and inspiring business owners/leaders to discuss how they have dealt with the current world. Read a summary of that event.

IBA partners with First Nations Foundation to deliver on their joint objective for the financial prosperity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The partnership supports the delivery of financial education and retirement goals for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.