Indigenous Business Australia (IBA), with support from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, delivered $2.7 million of funding to social enterprises run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, with outcomes specifically for women, girls and sistergirls. The partnerships transformed both the small businesses involved and the communities they supported.
Launched in January 2023, IBA established and worked with 23 First Nations social enterprises over 16 months.
The partnerships were established to support the delivery of a range of programs including assisting First Nations women and girls prepare for employment preparation or start or grow their own businesses.
Key focus areas for the programs also included business development, financial literacy, wellbeing, and upskilling/training.
