Australia & New Zealand · LEADERSHIP · PARTNERSHIPS · GROWTH

Connecting Entrepreneurs. Empowering Future Leaders.

NBAA brings together influential entrepreneurs, business leaders and emerging talent, creating a platform for strategic partnerships, industry engagement and economic growth across Australia and New Zealand.

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Connect — Grow — Rise

A Trusted Network for Business Success.

NBAA brings together entrepreneurs, professionals and emerging leaders to build meaningful connections, exchange ideas and create opportunities for business success across Australia and New Zealand.


40+
Years of Impact
2
Countries · AU & NZ
3
Business Hubs · Melb · Syd · Auck
8
Major Events in 2027

What we offer

Four ways we help your business thrive

Networking & Mentorship

Build meaningful relationships with entrepreneurs, professionals and business leaders.

Business Support

Access resources, promotion opportunities and strategic partnerships to help your business thrive.

Events & Workshops

Regular events, conferences and learning opportunities designed to empower and inspire our members.

Celebrating Success

We recognise and showcase the achievements of our members, honouring a spirit of excellence.

Our purpose

Empowering a World-Class Network of Entrepreneurs and Professionals.
NBAA Vision — Australia & New Zealand
Members collaborating at an NBAA gathering
Since the first arrivals · 1980s

About NBAA

Individual journeys, woven into a shared story.

Over 40 years, pioneering members of the Nattukottai Nagarathar community arrived in Australia for education, careers and business ventures. Those journeys became a collective narrative of resilience, growth and success.

Today NBAA honours that legacy by creating pathways for business collaboration, mentoring, cultural preservation and professional recognition, supporting established business owners and start-ups alike.

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Belong to something bigger

Becoming a member means joining a network with impact.

Member Benefits

Networking, business growth, professional development, mentorship, exclusive events and member recognition — plus directory visibility and priority access to sponsorship opportunities.

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Start-ups

No idea is too small, and no vision too ambitious. We support the next generation through mentorship, networking, pitch events and business development opportunities.

Launch with us

What's on

Upcoming

Mar
2027

NBAA Leadership Forum

Coming soon Business leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals in conversation.

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Apr
2027

Entrepreneurship & Innovation Panel

Coming soon Insights from founders, business owners and industry leaders.

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Nov
2027

IBCN 2027 AUSNZ — International Business Conference of Nagarathars

Save the date 26-28 November 2027 · Melbourne, Australia.

About IBCN

BizNet

A heritage of enterprise, carried across borders.

We connect with Nagarathar business associations and professional networks worldwide, building global partnerships, exchanging knowledge and creating international opportunities for our members.

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Join the Network

Connect. Grow. Together we rise.

Join a trusted network of entrepreneurs, professionals and future leaders across Australia and New Zealand.

Become a member ↗