The Hope Vale community is thriving thanks to its strong community spirit and initiatives such as the development of the Hope Valley Estate, providing members an opportunity to buy a home on traditional land.
The Hope Vale community is thriving thanks to its strong community spirit and initiatives such as the development of the Hope Valley Estate, providing members an opportunity to buy a home on traditional land.
IBA’s Indigenous Home Ownership Program currently has a waiting period of less than one month. This means if you are accepted onto the Expression of Interest Register you may be invited to apply for a housing loan within a month.
This introductory video explains how IBA is assisting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to achieve home ownership by addressing barriers such as loan affordability, low savings, impaired credit histories and limited experience with long-term loan commitments.
IBA is continuing its longstanding relationship with AIATSIS in sponsoring the National Native Title conference from 2-4 June 2014 in Coffs Harbour.
Applications for the next intake of the Melbourne Business School's MURRA Indigenous Master Class Program are closing soon.
The Chair of IBA Dr Dawn Casey welcomes the bipartisan approach taken by both sides of the House and Chamber following the Prime Minister’s speech last week on Closing the Gap.
NAIDOC Week is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements. It’s a time to acknowledge our Indigenous artists, scholars, sportspeople, elders, community members and more.
A lifelong love of pulling things apart prompted Kristy to start her own business ownership within the construction industry. Spending 18 months researching the viability of her idea she and husband Jo approached IBA’s Business Development and Assistance Program for business support.
Highly respected for his innovative fusion of Asian and European cuisine with Indigenous flavours, Clayton Donovan is now sharing his passion for native foods and sustainable food practices with a new audience.
Background:
In December 2013, the Minister for Indigenous Affairs Senator the Hon Nigel Scullion announced a review into Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) and the Indigenous Land Corporation (ILC). The review is being conducted by consulting firm Ernst and Young.
