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Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) farewells the significant contributions of our outgoing board directors, including the chairperson, as they finish their terms this week. Their leadership and commitment to IBA led to the achievements of the business and to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The outgoing board directors include Eddie Fry (chairperson), Shirley McPherson, Rick […]

Reproduced from Minister for Indigenous Australians media centre, released 11 Dec 2024. Three eminent First Nations people have been appointed to the Board of Indigenous Business Australia (IBA). Mr Darren Godwell has been appointed as Chair and Ms Leah Cameron and Ms Olga Havnen as Directors. Indigenous Business Australia plays a critical role in advancing the economic independence of First […]

On 25 November 2024, the Australian Federal Government introduced the legislative amendment seeking to change Indigenous Business Australia’s governing legislation the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005. The change is intended to enable IBA to expand its financial capability to meet the increasing demand of First Nations people for home ownership, business enterprise, and […]

Our latest e-newsletter is out now!  If you haven’t seen our latest round-up of stories and news, you can read the newsletter here This issue, as always, features our inspirational customers and includes: How Abbey bought her first home with the help of IBA Shared Equity Product  Our newly released Pathways to housing report, insights […]

We recently launched our Pathways Through Business report at an online event hosted by IBA’s Dr Siddharth Shirodkar, Principal Economist, who was joined by two First Nations business owners who shared their inspiring and groundbreaking stories – Shane Kennelly, Managing Director of Kennelly Constructions, and Hanina Rind, Founder of Yarn Legal. Both shared experiences that […]

Making our Mark In October we celebrated the 10 year anniversary of Indigenous Business Month (IBM) which showcased the theme 'Making our Mark' where we shared, celebrated and congratulated First Nations businsesses making their mark in the business sector. On socials we shared our 'Feel Good Fridays' and customer stories that feautred First Nations businesses. […]

About Bec For me, life is all about family and living life to the fullest. I was born and raised in Coolbellup, Perth on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja.  I’m extremely family-orientated which fits with me having a huge family. I have two adult children and two grandkiddies who I love spending time with. My family gatherings […]

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 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 […]

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 […]