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Corporate Plan

IBA is committed to stimulating and supporting the sustainable economic advancement of Indigenous peoples for the benefit of current and future generations. The IBA Corporate Plan 2008-2013 clearly articulates the organisation's vision, goals, strategies, values and challenges.

Our Vision

IBA's vision is for a nation in which the First Australians are economically independent and an integral part of the economy.

Our Values

IBA's work is underpinned by our values of:

  • Professional
  • Outcome focused
  • Collaborative
  • Responsive
  • Proactive
  • Realistic
  • Respectful 

Our Objective

IBA's objective is to provide quality leadership in facilitating and enabling Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement in the wider economy.  IBA will build and expand its role in meeting this objective by its strategic pathways.

Strategic Pathways

Right Focus

  • For positive and sustainable outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • For the economic empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Right Information

  • To develop products and services that meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and advance IBA's purpose
  • To influence broader policy development

Right Relationships

  • With the private sector
  • With Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
  • With Government

Right People and Organisational Culture

  • To engage in a consultative manner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • To deliver on promises
  • To be the employer of choice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Right Business Processes

  • Which displays good corporate governance
  • Which provide a framework of accountability
  • Which enables business to be carried out in an efficient and effective manner

Right Products and Services

  • That are sensitive to the needs of the client
  • That are innovative, relevant and competitive

Right Financial Results

  • Achieving an acceptable rate of return
  • Demonstrating strong financial management
  • Continued growth in the capital and asset base

Right Profile and Reputation

  • That is based on delivery with integrity and empathy
  • That is professional in nature
  • That seeks to advance positive Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander outcomes