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INDIGENOUS BUSINESS AUSTRALIA

FoundationRegistryPBIABN 25192932833ACT
Relationships
32
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$325.0M
Contract Value
$82.1M
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Data as of: 11 June 2026
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About

Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) is an Australian Government statutory corporation established to promote and encourage self-management, self-sufficiency, and economic independence for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It operates with a commercial focus to facilitate wealth creation, asset accumulation, and the achievement of financial aspirations through home ownership, business ownership, and strategic investments.

Top Contracts (top 5)

4500117674
Department of Health and Aged Care · July 2015–July 2020
$36.1M
C000001035
Services Australia · June 2012–June 2018
$2.1M
CND007500
Department of Veterans' Affairs · Sept 2020–Sept 2025
$1.6M
C000000787
Services Australia · June 2005–June 2012
$1.1M
4400075395
Department of Finance · Dec 2024–Nov 2030
$718K

Giving Philosophy

IBA's approach to giving is rooted in supporting Indigenous Australians to achieve economic independence and self-determination. They believe in fostering sustainable economic advancement for current and future generations by building mutually respectful partnerships, providing commercial expertise, and offering access to finance and business development support. This philosophy aligns with broader Indigenous business values emphasizing collective elevation, cultural pride, and community benefit beyond purely financial outcomes.

Wealth Source:Indigenous Business Australia is an Australian Government statutory corporation established under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005. Its primary revenue sources include significant government funding, as well as income generated from providing goods or services and investment activities.

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should focus on presenting strong business plans that clearly articulate how their initiatives will contribute to wealth creation and economic independence for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Demonstrating alignment with IBA's objectives of fostering self-management, commercial success, and community development is crucial. Highlighting any social or cultural benefits beyond financial returns will also be beneficial.

Financial History (5 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$340.2M$263.6M$2.2B$78.9M
2022$367.6M$289.1M$2.0B$81.7M
2021$343.5M$239.1M$1.9B$105.1M
2020$283.3M$254.1M$1.7B$30.3M
2019$276.5M$243.4M$1.6B$43.0M
Govt Revenue
$41.5M
Grants Given (AU)
$8.0M
Staff (FTE)
206.7
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Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-25192932833
ABN
25192932833
Sector
indigenous
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
indigenoushousingemploymentsocial-enterprisecommunitybusiness_ownershipinvestmentasset_management
Geography
AU-National
Target Recipients
individualcommunity_orgnfp
Purposes
Social Welfare
Beneficiaries
First Nations

Board & Leadership (7)

  • Darren Godwell
    chair
  • Olga Havnen
    chair
  • Brian Bero
    director
  • Claire Woodley
    director
  • Douglas McTaggart
    director
  • Joshua Gilbert
    director
  • Leah Cameron
    director

Financials

Revenue
$325.0M
Assets
$2.2B

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
32

Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.

Data Sources

ACNCFoundations

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
2603
Locality
Griffith (ACT)
Remoteness
Major Cities of Australia
SEIFA Disadvantage
Decile 10/10
LGA
Unincorporated ACT
SA2 Region
Griffith (ACT)
Entities in Area
544
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