“The best thing about owning his own business is the flexibility to spend time with family”, says Arrernte man Reuben Mack, the owner of Mack Construction NT . He generously shares his experience as a business owner, and some very relatable and valuable tips about running your own business. Mack Construction NT is proudly an Aboriginal-owned […]
IBA are constantly looking for new ways to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people achieve their goals of home ownership, running a business, and investing in their future. In response to the growing housing crisis and some customers being priced out of their local markets, we’ve launched a new product called IBA Shared Equity […]
Check out the second installment of the new vodcast series that we're partnering on with Black Magic Woman! In this episode, host Mundanara Bayles yarns with educator and community leader Tanyah Nasir on beautiful Larrakia country. Black Magic Woman explores issues of importance to First Nations people and communities. and we've partnered on a number […]
We recently caught up with South Australian home loan customers, Dylan and Jen. They were delighted to share their positive experience with IBA and what being in their own home means to their family. They wanted a bigger home for their growing family and were weary of the insecurity of renting. Since getting in touch […]
Episode #100 of Black Magic Woman Podcast is out now. On this episode, Mundanara Bayles yarns with our deadly customer Rodney Rankins and we talk about home ownership! IBA partnered with the Black Magic Woman Podcast to bring you a series of episodes based on a variety of topics including housing, business, youth, women, investing, […]
Video celebrates the grand opening event for the IGA supermarket in Tennant Creek - the whole community was invited to participate in the celebrations. Julalikari Council Aboriginal Corporation and IBA co-own the IGA supermarket and BP Service Station in Tennant Creek. The supermarket and service station are operated by IBA subsidiary, IBA Retail Asset Management […]
We proudly partnered with The Guardian Australia to share a series of articles about Indigenous home ownership and why it benefits everyone. The articles below all appeared on The Guardian Labs. New research shows funding Indigenous Australians’ home ownership benefits us all Supporting home ownership for Indigenous Australians addresses not only the issue of […]
A lifelong love of pulling things apart prompted Kristy to start her own business ownership within the construction industry. Spending 18 months researching the viability of her idea she and husband Jo approached IBA’s Business Development and Assistance Program for business support.
Wayne and Lucy McGinness established their business Aboriginal Steel Art with support from IBA. When it came time to buy their new home, they knew who to talk to.