Community First Development
Australia > National / Multi-state > Metro and Regional
Field of Interest
- Community and economic development
- First Nations communities
Target Population
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- People experiencing socio-economic disadvantage or vulnerability
We are a First Nations-led not-for-profit organisation and charity that creates positive change in and with First Nations’ communities. We address systemic disadvantage by backing First Peoples’ self-determined goals. With 25 years of experience, we have built a best-practice model rooted in cultural governance, strength-based approaches, and the principles of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
As a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), in the last 25 years we have proudly supported:
- 4,000+ registered projects.
- 1,000+ community partners with completed initiatives.
- 3,000+ skilled volunteers.
- and have gained 90,000+ supporters across Australia
Our goal moving forward is to strengthen our sustainability while continuing to support community-led initiatives that foster social, economic, and cultural development. Our current priorities include increasing long-term capacity, amplifying community voices, and investing in culturally safe systems. Funding will directly support these goals and help us scale our proven model.
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