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About Ben I’m currently living and residing on Turrbal and Yuggera Country in Brisbane. Growing up, I lived in many places all over Australia but was mainly raised in Alice Springs in the NT. Even though I spent a lot of time in the desert, I have a big affinity with water. Whenever I can, […]

Specialist business program delivered to support Aboriginal entrepreneurs in the NT to create and grow strong and sustainable tourism businesses. Participants present at their final showcase and celebrate their achievements. Marked the end of a 6-month program delivered by IBA in partnership with the NT Government. This week, eight participants of the Northern Territory Aboriginal […]

With a mission to create a more just and sustainable world through enterprise, Northern Territory based Together Business Australia Pty Ltd has made leap and bounds in supporting the financial literacy of mob all around Australia. Founded in 2019 by Anaiwan woman, Sarah Hyland, Together Business is an Indigenous Chartered Accounting Firm which has set […]

Delivery of $2.7 million in funding through 28 partnerships with 23 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social enterprises. Partnerships supported 560 First Nations female participants. 21% of programs delivered in very remote and 14% in remote locations across Australia. Indigenous Business Australia (IBA), with support from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, delivered […]

The next Strong Women Strong Business Lunch and learn will help you and your business get more savvy about security.  The session will be facilitated by experienced Muruwari woman and Founding Director of Indigenous Technology, Cheryl Bailey. Join us on zoom for an hour for an interactive lunch & learn session which empowers participants with […]

We're all gearing up for NAIDOC which looks like it will be bigger than ever this year. It's our favourite time of the year to celebrate blak excellence. So we'll be getting out and about in the local community and soaking up the spirit of NAIDOC. Here's a list of events across the country that […]

We're celebrating the incredible journey of Karl and Ash, the dedicated owners of Impact Panel & Paint. "If I look back from where we started to where we are now, it’s a massive achievement. From renting to purchasing our own property and building," says Karl. Their story is a testament to resilience and growth, evolving […]

About Layla I am a Wiradjuri woman and live with my two beautiful children, husband and beloved cavoodle, Dodge. My family is at the heart of everything I do. So, when I’m not working, I’m ‘ubering’ the kids around to various sporting activities and events and going on family outdoor adventures with Dodge. I grew […]

In the heart of the Northern Territory, a powerful movement has been started by social enterprise Wave of Change Consultancy Pty Ltd. Woolwonga and Kukatj woman, raised on Larrakia and Yolngu land, Lateesha Jeffrey, stands at the forefront, with firsthand experience and knowledge about the devastating impact of lateral violence on Aboriginal and Torres Strait […]

If you’re one of our home lending or business finance customers, keep an eye on your inbox. You may receive an email from us this week inviting you to take a survey to be part of our impact research. IBA’s next impact study is led by Yindyamarra Consultancy and Lonergan Research. The results will be […]