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IBA Annual Report 2023-24 is now available

This year’s Annual Report outlines the first-year results and progress in implementing our five-year strategy out to 2028 and our 2023-24 Corporate Plan. It outlines how we are changing our ways of working to align with the Priority Reform Areas under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap to support self-determination through inclusive, equitable and […]

IBA MEDIA RELEASE: IBA SHARED EQUITY CONTRIBUTING TO MORE FIRST NATIONS HOME OWNERSHIP

IBA Shared Equity product is a finance option provided in combination with an IBA Home Loan The IBA Shared Equity product can cover up to 35% of property purchase price $50 million will be available for shared equity financing to eligible customers over three years Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) have launched the IBA Shared Equity […]

IBA MEDIA RELEASE: RESEARCH INTO PATHWAYS THROUGH BUSINESS

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business sector grew over 50% from 2016 to 2021. New research provides insights into the rapid expansion and diversity of the sector. The findings revealed the need for continued support for early-stage businesses, but also that gaps are emerging for mature First Nations businesses to access suitable support. Indigenous Business […]

NT Govt Media Release: Second round of NT Aboriginal Tourism Business Accelerator program

Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) and the Northern Territory Government (NTG) are excited to announce the second round of the NT Aboriginal Tourism Business Accelerator Program (The Accelerator), is set to begin in February 2025. Aboriginal Territorians and Northern Territory-based majority-owned Aboriginal businesses are now invited to apply for this transformative program. Participants will benefit from business […]

Our IBA- Meet Trudy

About Trudy I was born in Adelaide but spent most of my childhood in Canberra. I am of Nicaraguan and German descent, but have always felt more connected to my Nicaraguan side as my maternal grandmother lived with us growing up. My lifestyle outside of work was previously more indoors and enjoying luxury. However, my […]

IBA MEDIA RELEASE: INDIGENOUS BUSINESSES ACCESS INSURANCE SUPPORT THROUGH NEW STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

A strategic partnership between Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) and NRMA Insurance aims to pilot support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses with a discount on small business insurance. Through the partnership, IBA small business customers will have access to a discount off the standard NRMA Insurance base premium. The discounted rate will be applied […]

Join us to hear insights into the First Nations business sector

New research dropping soon! Join our virtual event on Thursday 7 November, 12.30pm-1.30pm AET where we'll launch the new research presented by IBA in partnership with the Australian National University (ANU) Office of the Vice-President, First Nations. The report outlines important detail from the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs through the business […]

IBA MEDIA RELEASE: RESEARCH INTO PATHWAYS THROUGH HOUSING

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 […]

Our latest Newsletter

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 […]

Feeling good on Fridays

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 […]

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