Indigenous Business Australia

Can provide a loan so that you can buy your first home, offering a variety of products depending on your circumstances. Deposits, interest rates, terms and fees depend on individual circumstances and type of product. You can enquire for further information and eligibility.

Supports and invests in the financial and economic independence of Indigenous Australians by providing support to start a new business, develop an existing business or buy a business. This support is delivered through Business Workshops, Business Support and Business Finance. It can also help you invest in your future by providing a strong, positive impact portfolio that delivers responsible financial returns and wider benefits for the community.

Funding

• Australian Government

Eligibility & Access

• Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Cannot be an undischarged bankrupt or under consideration for bankruptcy.
• For Indigenous Australians seeking to develop financial independence and build positive change for their communities.

Partnerships

• Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade (NT)
• Same Way Nation
• Wunun Consultancy
• The Cultural Intelligence Project
• NATSIHA
• NAB
• 2 Rivers
• Indigiearth
• Monash University
• NTIBN
• EFA

Achievements

• In 2023/24, 88% of home loan customers were first home buyers.
• Launch of the shared equity home loan scheme, helping to remove barriers to home ownership.
• Launch of their unique managed funds such as the Indigenous Prosperity Fund and Indigenous Real Estate Investment Trust, providing responsible investment opportunities for Indigenous Australian investors.