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Leap of Faith

Angie had been thinking about starting her own writing and editing business for years. Then in early 2021, after a year of working from home in her salaried position and facing indefinite restrictions to meeting up with colleagues, she decided to take the leap. IBA supported Angie Faye Martin, a Kooma/Kamilaroi woman, to get started […]

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IGA Tennant Creek: IBA invested in our community

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 […]

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IBA in The Guardian

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 […]

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JOINT MEDIA RELEASE: IBA AND MONASH UNIVERSITY CELEBRATE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO ELEVATE FIRST NATIONS LEADERSHIP

• Strengthening leadership pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in business. • Empowering First Nations people to shape their own economic futures, strengthen community-led enterprise, and lead with integrity across diverse sectors. • Collaboration to co-develop research, education sessions, and Indigenous business case studies. Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) and Monash University are proud […]

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Final E-Newsletter for 2025: Highlights, Holiday Guide & What’s Ahead in 2026

Wrapping Up 2025: A Year to Remember!  As 2026 approaches and the holiday season is in full swing, we’re thrilled to share the final edition of our E-Newsletter for 2025!  This year has been nothing short of extraordinary, packed with events, milestones, inspiring stories, and unforgettable memories. In this special edition, you’ll find:  Newsletter Spotlights: Inspiring Stories from Our Community  Erika […]

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Unveiling our Strategy Towards 2030

Unlocking new possibilities for Indigenous people by connecting them with capital, capability, and opportunity.” – David Knights, IBA CEO We are proud to launch our Strategy Towards 2030 – a new roadmap to accelerate economic independence and prosperity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia. The strategy was launched during an online in-conversation event […]

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MEDIA RELEASE: Indigenous Business Australia and CommBank collaborate to elevate First Nations financial outcomes 

Media Release on behalf of CBA and IBA. New Memorandum of Understanding to unlock better financial outcomes for First Nations people through home and business lending, and participation in renewables and carbon projects.   The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) and Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) have today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding […]

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Capturing the soul of the top end: Paul Thomsen’s WildFoto journey

Step into the wild heart of the Northern Territory through the lens of Paul Thomsen, a photographer whose work doesn’t just document nature, it immerses you in it. Born in Darwin in 1968, Paul has spent his life surrounded by the rugged beauty of the Top End. With over 35 years behind the camera and […]

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A personal thing

Jewellery designer and artist Kathleen Buzacott runs her own business outside the Northern Territory town of Alice Springs. Here she discusses the importance of choosing the right social media platform for your business.

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Dusting off a dream

Read how IBA’s Asset Leasing Trust assisted Katrina and Rowena to purchase a 15,000-litre water cart and kickstart their own business in a mining town in WA.

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