Good News Stories

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Our People

The new voice – Chris Fry
Meet the new Chief Executive Officer of IBA, Chris Fry.

Meet Dr Dawn Casey, IBA’s new Chair
Dr Dawn Casey is a visionary in the preservation and promotion of Indigenous culture, and brings enormous skill and experience to her new role as Chair of IBA.

IBA Scholarship Fund

Indigenous Scholar Alan Holt (PDF 503KB, new window)
2011 recipient Alan Holt discusses how his scholarship is enabling him to fulfil both his personal and academic objectives.

Scholars of 2011
Meet the recipients of the 2011 Round of the IBA Scholarship Fund.

Indigenous scholar Janita Chapman (PDF54KB, new window)
Scholarship Fund recipient Janita Chapman discusses the impact the scholarship has had on her studies, and her plans for the future.

Learning to achieve, share and enhance
Two IBA Scholarship Fund receipients discuss their plans for contributing to the economic development of their communities.

Educating the Indigenous leaders of tomorrow
The IBA Scholarship Fund provides financial support to enable recipients to achieve nationally recognised qualifications and share their learning to enhance their community’s economic and financial development.

Around the nation

Protect your assets
How does Intellectual Property affect your business?

Sharing the Bama Way
The Indigenous tourism operators who have joined forces to take their culture forward.

Spotlight on a Champion
At Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat Tours Linc and Brandon Walker are following the traditions of their ancestors, offering visitors a uniue and personal glimpse into their culture.

Festivals with Benefits
A recent report confirms that Indigenous festivals – such as the Saltwater Freshwater Festival – are good for everyone.

Champions of Indigenous Tourism
A joint initiative between IBA and Tourism Australia will make it easier for our overseas visitors to identify and enjoy authentic Indigenous tourism experiences.

Celebrating Indigenous achievement
Read about IBA’s NAIDOC Week celebrations for 2010.

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