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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 […]

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Activating Indigenous-led opportunities in Northern Australia

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, […]

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IBA MEDIA RELEASE: ABORIGINAL TOURISM ACCELERATOR SHOWCASE SUCCESS

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 […]

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Survive and Thrive

Resilience during Covid-19 has many faces. Transforming opportunities can be an important part of the process. Lyn and David McPherson bought The Ark Clothing Company, more than four years ago and have six stores in Victoria, stores in Sydney and Adelaide and an online store. The company is ethically accredited from  Ethical Clothing Australia and […]

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Tracking Earth from space

While many have been locked down in isolation from COVID-19, one project is in full drive. The construction of two state-of-the-art commercial satellite ground stations has been underway in Alice Springs over the past couple months. The facility is the first development of its kind on Aboriginal owned land and transforms Australia’s capability in earth […]

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How IBA transforms ideas into reality

IBA CEO Kirsty Moore and Chair Eddie Fry spoke with Australian Institute of Company Directors on how IBA is working toward the economic empowerment of First Nations communities. The resulting article describes IBA's 'powerful activities' which has transformed the dream of home ownership into reality, for 21,000 owner-occupier Indigenous families and individuals. See full article […]

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Portfolio Budget Statements

Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS) inform Senators and Members of Parliament of proposed revenue/resources that the Government will allocate within a specified Budget period to Government agencies in order to achieve and deliver on specific outcomes stated in the PBS. Outcomes are the intended results, impacts or consequences of actions by the Government on the Australian community. Under each outcome, […]

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IBA Media Release: Supporting Local Jobs - Katherine Government Centre Gets a Facelift

Over $10 million worth of upgrades to the Katherine Government Centre will deliver improved services, provide better access to clinics for the Katherine community, and create around 200 local jobs. Katherine Government Centre is the hub for government services in the Big Rivers Region and the $10+ million refurbishment program will provide a new, more […]

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IBA invested in Australia's space industry

Check out this beautiful video as they construct two state-of-the-art commercial satellite ground stations in Alice Springs. The facility is the first development of its kind on Aboriginal owned land and transforms Australia’s capability in earth observation.

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Australia goes live with 1st Indigenous satellite ground station

Built, project-managed and owned by Indigenous companies - this facility is the first development of its kind on Aboriginal owned land and transforms Australia’s capability in earth observation.

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