Your Voice, Your Impact: 2026 IBN Member Survey Insights At IBN, our Members are at the heart of everything that we do. Every conversation, suggestion, and piece of feedback helps us to better understand what matters most to our community. Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2026 IBN Member Survey. Your voices have […]

IBN would like to advise Members of an upcoming alert system test that will trigger a notification and a loud sound on devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and smart watches. The Australian Government is launching AusAlert – a new national warning system that will send emergency messages to compatible mobile devices. It will be

IBN Member Consultation Meeting 2026 IBN would like to advise Members of our annual Member Consultation Meeting (MCM), to be held at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on Saturday 31 October 2026, commencing at 9:00am. Members can attend in-person and online. Registrations will be open from 8:30am to 11:00am AWST on 31 October. Attend In-Person

https://youtu.be/745NhvqHwf0 Celebrating NAIDOC Week in South Hedland Our 2026 NAIDOC Street Festival in South Hedland was a blast! From the moment Brand Street came alive with music, laughter, and smiling faces, it was clear that this year’s festival was something special. It was such a pleasure to see so many people from the community join

NAIDOC Week 2026 During the first week of July each year, Australians come together to celebrate National NAIDOC Week – a time to recognise and celebrate the rich history, cultures, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is more than a celebration; it’s an opportunity for all Australians to learn, listen,

Applications for the 2026-27 IBN Community Programs are now open! Check out the new and updated programs in the IBN Community Programs Handbook.  The Community Programs Handbook provides an overview of the programs available through IBN, including key information about the types of support available and any eligibility requirements. IBN’s Member Services team are available to assist

Diphtheria Outbreak and Vaccination Reminder IBN would like to remind Members of a Diphtheria outbreak in the Pilbara region. While public health authorities are monitoring the situation, we feel it is important to share this information so Members can make informed decisions regarding their health and wellbeing. What is Diphtheria? Diphtheria is a serious bacterial

Mabo Day: Honouring the Strength of Country Each year on 3 June, communities across Australia reflect on Mabo Day as a time to remember a turning point in the nation’s history and to honour the enduring connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Country. Mabo Day commemorates the 1992 High Court recognition of

Community Programs 2025-26 As we near the end of the 2025-26 Financial Year, IBN would like to advise all Members that applications for Community Programs for this period will close on Friday 19 June 2026. Please make sure you have submitted all applications to use any remaining funds prior to this date. Applications for the

IBN Language Program: Introducing Word of the Week Language is more than words – it carries identity, history, and connection. IBN is working to ensure that these vital cultural threads are not only preserved, but shared and strengthened for future generations. At its heart, IBN’s Language Program is a project that aims to connect people