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Applying for home loan can be a daunting prospect at the best of times, but particularly so for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, who remain among Australia’s most financially vulnerable people. This disparity is part of the reason why IBA was created. We’ve been helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with loans and […]

The thought of owning a stable home for a blended family of seven seemed like a distant dream for Palawa couple Brianna and James. That was until a family member introduced them to IBA. With their goal in mind and the support of IBA, they started their journey to home ownership. Now they are proof […]

A singing collaboration in the Northern Territory has shown how music can unify communities. The Barkly Voices Project, sponsored by Indigenous Business Australia (IBA)’s subsidiary IBA Retail Asset Management (IRAM), saw 160 schoolchildren, Traditional Owners and community members from the Barkly Region contribute their voices. The resulting four and a half-minute video clip of ‘Keep […]

When COVID-19 hit, it stopped Scott and Debra’s South Australian transport company, Karma Trucking, in its tracks. Business came to a standstill, but the bills didn’t. Debra and Scott have been in the transport industry for over 30 years and this has come with its fair share of challenges. When COVID-19 brought on strict boarder […]

Kristy and Walter have something to celebrate and we’re proud to celebrate with them too. The couple entered home ownership back in 2014-15 through the assistance of a home loan through IBA. Now, thanks to a new approach from IBA, they have successfully refinanced their IBA loan and are realising the benefits of a mainstream […]

We partnered with SBS to feature Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses throughout the month of April. This was the 2nd year of the partnership and we love showing the amazing work that our customers are doing. The 2021 SBS Small Business Secrets segments included: Rebecca Rickard, Deadly Denim, "The Indigenous fashion designer sharing Aboriginal […]

For Yorta Yorta woman Heidi, building her first home is more than choosing bricks and paint – it is providing stability and a positive future for her family to thrive. Heidi's journey to home ownership took a bumpy road. The single mother of six was battling dark times when she decided to take charge of […]

On a beautiful day in Northern NSW, holiday makers are exploring the Tweed River at their leisure. Boyd’s Bay Houseboat Holidays help create this special experience for locals and tourists, with the hire of stylish houseboats accommodating up to 12 people. Owner Greg Ebsworth is a proud Wangkumarra man from North West NSW and he […]

Have you ever considered building your own home? With IBA’s recent $150 million Government equity injection, building your own home could be a reality. For Bunyah man Beau and his wife Jess, building their first home was a dream come true. The couple was attracted to building for the freedom of creating a home that […]

For many young people, buying their first home in their 20s may seem out of reach, but Ryan and Keilan were determined to make it happen. Ryan McDonald, a Waka Waka man, and Keilan Carson, an Arunta man, are IBA’s 20,000th home loan customers since the inception of the Indigenous Home Ownership Program in 1975. […]