New Aboriginal Investment NT chief investment officer takes the reins
National Indigenous Times, October 30, 2024
Aboriginal Investment NT's new Chief Investment Officer Brian Wyborn took the reins this week. The appointment came after the launch of the organisation's 2024-29 Strategic Investment Plan in September. Click on the photo to read more.
Aboriginal Investment NT grant helps Alice Springs Desert Cabinets and Joinery grow
NT News, October 23, 2024
An Arrernte cabinet-maker is wanting to use an investment into his business by upskilling the next generation of NT Indigenous youth. Joel Ross, 35, the one-man-band behind Alice Springs’ Desert Cabinets and Joinery, has used a capital investment from Aboriginal Investment NT move all of his production in-house – something which got him rethinking his five-year plan. Click on the photo to read more.
The key to self-determination and autonomy for Aboriginal Territorians
National Indigenous Times, September 25, 2024
As a young girl growing up in a town camp in Alice Springs, I listened to the stories of my Elders and their vision for our people, our communities and our country. They had bright ideas for achieving meaningful social and economic change, but too often lacked the capital needed to make these bright ideas a reality. Click on the photo to read more.
Aboriginal Investment NT's first newsletter!
September 24, 2024
In our newsletter read about the launch of our Strategic Investment Plan, the change of our name from Northern Territory Aboriginal Investment Corporation to Aboriginal Investment NT and more. Click on the photo to read more.
Dawn of a new era as fund returns to Aboriginal control
Australian Associated Press, September 5, 2024
There is a new era in self-determination for First Nations people with more than half a billion dollars in grants being unlocked for Aboriginal-led projects in their own communities. Aboriginal Investment NT has rolled out its inaugural five-year strategic plan to invest $655 million in projects that will boost wealth and wellbeing across Aboriginal-backed businesses and organisations. Click on photo to read more.
'Milestone moment for our people' : More than half a billion in funding on table for Aboriginal Territorians to benefit
National Indigenous Times, September 27, 2024
$600 million-plus for investment into Aboriginal communities and businesses in the Northern Territory is an unprecedented opportunity with "immense potential", says the body tasked with the fund's distribution. Earlier this month, Northern Territory Aboriginal Investment Corporation launched its 2024-2029 plan, coinciding with their rebrand to Aboriginal Investment NT. Click on the photo to read more.
$655m for 'historic' push
Northern Territory News, September 5, 2024
More than half a billion dollars of Aboriginal money previously controlled by Canberra has been unlocked for Aboriginal Territorians, in hopes of building on the wealth and wellbeing of local communities. Click on the photo to read more.
Aboriginal Investment NT acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout the Northern Territory and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present.
