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New research provides key insights into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander home ownership. Number of Indigenous Australian households in home ownership more than tripled in 20 years. Other tenure types can offer meaningful alternatives to home ownership with their own trade-offs. Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) launches significant research report about housing for Aboriginal and Torres […]

Have you seen our latest round-up of stories and news? If you haven’t seen it, find the e-newsletter here. This issue, as always, features our inspirational customers and includes:  Impact & Inspiration – a video story about business customers Karl and Ash, who own Impact Panel and Paint.  Feel Good Friday – a round-up of celebratory […]

If you follow our social pages, you'll see that each Friday we share a 'feel-good' story about our customers on Facebook. Lately we've had some wonderful news from first-home owners which we've rounded up for you. If you want to know more about getting into home ownership with IBA, a great place to start is […]

Ember Connect was founded with a clear mission: to enhance the social capital and economic independence of First Nations women across Australia. Born from the collective vision of a small network of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, Ember Connect aims to empower women on their personal, professional and cultural journeys. By connecting them with […]

Has your home or business been impacted by the recent floods to parts of the Derwent Valley, Tasmania? 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 […]

Eddie Fry, IBA Chair, presented this speech at the Developing Northern Australia Conference in Karratha on 27 August 2024. IBA HAS A DREAM IBA has always had big dreams, but many thought it a mere figment. However, IBA has grown to become a significant institution of lasting maturity that has structured meaning and measured outcomes, […]

First Nations people already have a complex environment to navigate in the world but add LGBTQIA+ to the mix and things get even tougher. IBA had a yarn with Allira Potter to discuss language, identity and how organisations can step up to the challenge in supporting their colleagues. First up, do you know what LGBTQIA+ […]

Our Corporate Plan 2024-25 is now published. The plan marks 50 years of the Indigenous Home Ownership Program. Since inception, the program has written over 21,000 home loans, improving the lives of thousands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, while contributing to the overall housing assistance framework in Australia. It outlines what we will […]

IBA launch 1st ESG strategy with wellbeing at the centre of consideration. Seeks to move beyond compliance and risk management to incorporate lived experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Focus areas range from climate change resilience to responsible investing. Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) launched its first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy with […]

We’re halfway through the month, but August still has plenty in store! We've got a few of events lined up before the end of August—so if you're around, come by, say hello, and let's connect! Developing Northern Australia Conference Our Chair, Eddie Fry, will present, “Activating First Nations Led Opportunities in Northern Australia”. Our Executive […]