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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. […]

Resilience during COVID-19 has many faces. Transforming opportunities can be an important part of the process. When COVID-19 hit the clothing business, The Ark, was significantly impacted. Owners Lyn and David saw an opportunity to expand to provide healthcare, hospitality and corporate industries with Australian made apparel.

Since inception in 2018, the IBA Performance Bond Trust has now supported over 170 bonds worth $12 million, supporting contracts valued at nearly $202 million. Read how it has supported one business - Hicks Civil and Mining.

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.