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Taunurung woman, Nicole, is a successful business and homeowner, with a lot to be proud of. But she takes the greatest pride in the values and financial independence that she inspires through generations of her family.  Nicole was determined from a young age to get on the property ladder early, to build her financial future. […]

Desiree and her two younger sisters enjoyed sitting down for a yarn about life and what ‘financial wellbeing’ means to them. IBA recently hosted a workshop at Kurbingui Youth & Family Development to support the community on their financial goals. Kurbingui is an Aboriginal community-based and driven not-for-profit organisation that offers services to Aboriginal and […]

Research demonstrates lasting impacts of IBA’s ‘supported finance’ model. 4th report released by IBA on impact of investing with First Nations people. New report focusses on ways to maximise wellbeing by providing pathways to financial wellbeing, resilience, and economic independence. Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) launched its fourth impact report at an event on Gadigal Country […]

About Tim I consider myself a self-proclaimed professional fisherman. I have caught everything from tuna, salmon, sharks, and one-time, a 30m humpback whale (yes, I let it go). The most interesting part of fishing is, ‘I don’t eat fish.’  Growing up I lived in places like Camperdown to Newtown to Tathra to Bega (all NSW) to […]

Has your home or business been impacted by the recent weather events in Western Qld? If you have an IBA home loan or business finance product and have been impacted by this weather event, we want to reassure you and your family that IBA is here in times of need. Customers impacted by the recent […]

Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Women ready to transform your business idea into a thriving reality? We are proud to present our next SWSB Lunch & Learn, where we’ll explore the journey of business validation with the incredible Gemma Lloyd.  Thursday 17 April  12.00pm AET This webinar is designed to provide practical […]

Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) escalates a strong community focus with the latest updates to the IBA Board including the reappointment of Josh Gilbert and escalation of Olga Havnen to Deputy Chairperson. Western Arrernte woman Olga Havnen was escalated to Deputy Chairperson after her appointment to the IBA Board in December 2025. Olga has significant board […]

Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr Doug McTaggart FAICD and Mr Brian Bero to its Board of Directors.   Dr Doug McTaggart's extensive experience and distinguished career in economics, finance, and governance will significantly enhance IBA's strategic direction and commitment to economic empowerment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander […]

Reproduced from Minister for Indigenous Australians media centre, released 27 March 2025. The Albanese Government has appointed two new directors to the Board of Indigenous Business Australia (IBA). Mr Brian Bero and Dr Doug McTaggart both bring extensive experience to their new roles. Mr Bero is a Meriam (Torres Strait Islander) man. He is a Co-founder, […]

Has your home or business been impacted by the recent floods and damaging winds associated with Cyclone Alfred? If you have an IBA home loan or business finance product and have been impacted by this weather event, we want to reassure you and your family that IBA is here in times of need. Customers impacted […]