NAB and Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) have launched a new corporate guarantee designed to address one of the biggest barriers facing First Nations businesses: access to finance.
Meet three First Nations business leaders who are driving meaningful change across technology, education and community. Together, they represent a growing movement of First Nation-led organisations creating opportunity, building capability and shaping the future on their own terms.
In the heart of the Torres Strait, Dennis Fay is proving that passion, community, and culture can spark a business built on passion for the ocean and adventure. that’s as adventurous as the ocean itself. As the founder of Salty Monkeys, Dennis has transformed a childhood love for the sea into a thriving brand that’s making a difference—locally and globally.
As part of Indigenous Business Month 2025, we sat down with these three leaders for a candid conversation about their journeys, challenges, and hopes for the future.
While many Year 12 students are just starting to consider their next steps, Bella Cooper – a proud First Nations student at Greater Shepparton Secondary College – already has a plan in motion, actively building a career in banking, starting with NAB.
2024 West Australian of the Year and NAIDOC Award Winner Kim Collard started Kooya Group of Companies over 25 years ago when he took the opportunity to prove himself with a big project.
