The 2010 National NAIDOC theme was ‘Unsung Heroes – Closing the Gap by Leading Their Way’, acknowledging the many quiet achievers within the Australian Indigenous community. Whether proudly sharing and promoting their identity and heritage, or achieving economic and social independence for themselves,  these Indigenous Australians inspire their family, friends and often whole communities or networks to do the same.

IBA is committed to developing and promoting Indigenous events and achievements, and its own extensive participation in NAIDOC Week is one of the ways in which it demonstrates this commitment.

Reconciliation is at the heart of IBA’s programs, services and activities, and a core commitment is the hosting of an annual business-focused event. The 2010 IBA NAIDOC Week Breakfast was held on 9 July at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Guest speakers included the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA), the Hon. Jenny Macklin, as well as IBA Chair, Dr Dawn Casey and Alison Page, a designer and artist who is at the forefront of contemporary Aboriginal design in Australia.

Other guests included senior executives from prominent Indigenous organisations including FaHCSIA, the National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples, Reconciliation Australia, the Indigenous Land Council, World Vision Australia, the Indigenous Leadership Network, the Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Limited and IBA staff from around Australia.

Elsewhere around the country IBA staff demonstrated their support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities by attending local NAIDOC events.