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

All In: National Reconciliation Week 2026 National Reconciliation Week invites all Australians to reflect, learn, and take meaningful steps toward a more just and equitable future. Running from 27 May to 3 June, these dates mark two powerful milestones in our shared history – the 1967 Referendum and Mabo Day – reminding us that progress

The 1946 Pilbara Strike is one of the most powerful expressions of Aboriginal leadership and collective action in Australia. Beginning on 1 May 1946, hundreds of Aboriginal people started walking off pastoral stations to demand fair treatment, dignity, and the right to determine their own futures. Their courage challenged systems of control that had existed

Check out the latest edition of the Wangka This year marks a significant milestone for IBN as we proudly celebrate 25 years of connection, growth, culture, and community. What began as vision has evolved into a strong and vibrant organisation, shaped by the voices and contributions of our people. April’s Wangka highlights some of that

Register now to be a stall holder at IBN Hedland’s NAIDOC Street Festival Join us in Hedland for IBN’s NAIDOC Festival on Wednesday 8 July from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Registrations for stallholders are open now and close on Saturday 30 June. Stall set up will begin at 7:00am and all stallholders are responsible for their

2026 IBN Member Survey Our Members’ voices really matter to us. We’d like to hear what you think. By taking part in IBN’s 2026 Member Survey, you’re helping to shape our 2026/2027 Community Programs and improve the services IBN provides. BEGIN SURVEY Survey Details The survey will be open from Monday 23 March to Friday

Discounted Medibank Cover for IBN Members From 10 March to 8 April 2026, IBN Members and employees can receive an ongoing 12% discount on Medibank Corporate Hospital & Extras cover (increased from the usual 8% discount). New Medibank members who join and maintain eligible cover during this period will also receive 6 weeks free cover

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF IBN IBN has proudly supported its Members for 25 years – a milestone we will be celebrating throughout 2026. The Tom Price Music Project is one of many celebrations this year, acknowledging IBN’s achievements, showcasing Member support, and honouring the dreams of past Members. The project will engage IBN Youth and