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Trucking along – IBA Good News Stories

03 November 2021
Jobs, Land and Economy
A woman and a man in blue and white work wear stand on brown soil in front of a large white truck. In the background is blue sky.

Karma Trucking, owned by Debra and Scott, came to a standstill when COVID-19 hit but thanks to support from IBA, they were able to pay their bills and maintain their business.

When COVID-19 brought on strict boarder restrictions, it stopped Scott and Debra’s South Australian transport company, Karma Trucking, in its tracks.

The long-time IBA homes customers reached out to Indigenous Business Australia to see whether there was any support available for their business.

Read how IBA supported them during this difficult time in Trucking along and the advice Scott and Debra would give to other business owners when bills are piling up.

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Indigenous Business Australia’s (IBA) role is to enhance economic development opportunities for Indigenous Australians including those who are starting or growing their own business.