No images? Click here Dear customerI hope that you, your families and communities have had a much better start to 2021 than last year and are staying safe and well. IBA exists to serve and work with our customers to help achieve their goals of home ownership, business success or creating impact through investment. The resilience our customers have displayed through the challenges of recent times is just so inspiring. I am proud to share with you several customer stories which demonstrate that with belief, support and determination dreams can become reality. Peter O'Neill BREAKING THROUGH BARRIERSRyan 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. WEATHERING THE STORMThe COVID-19 pandemic brought rocky times for Boyd's Bay Houseboats. Owners, proud Wangkumarra man Greg Ebsworth and his partner Nathalie were able to survive with the help of IBA's Business Relief Package. PAVING THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONSThrough home ownership, Yorta Yorta woman Heidi is creating stability and a positive future for her family to thrive. IBA LAUNCHES INAUGURAL IMPACT REPORTIn partnership with Dr Kevin Dolman (Eastern Arrernte) and Professor Sheree Cairney from the Interplay Project, IBA undertook an inaugural impact research project throughout 2020. The findings were launched at a special webinar and can also be accessed on the Impact Report website. IBA INVESTED IN MY HOME BUILDHave you ever considered building your own home? For Bunyah man Beau and his wife Jess, this is a dream that's become a reality. With IBA’s recent $150 million Government equity injection, building your own home could be a reality too. QUICK LINKS GET TO KNOW US Wondering who's who at IBA? In each newsletter you can meet one of our team members, and learn how they make an impact at IBA. WORKSHOPSWe hold free online workshops to help customers prepare for home ownership. Topics include budgeting, preparing for home ownership and understanding credit. STRONG WOMENAward winning holistic life coach, holistic counsellor, and wellbeing facilitator Yolanda Finette is profiled this month on the Strong Women Strong Business website. IBA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, to the Elders past, present, and emerging. |