Community First Development
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We are a First Nations led charity supporting Aboriginal communities. We meet together to listen, yarn, plan and deliver practical, community-owned and led solutions. Our team and cross-industry skilled volunteers work alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people to achieve their goals for t
Celebrating First Nations Women Leaders this International Women’s Day — Community First Development
Celebrating First Nations Women Leaders this International Women’s Day — Community First Development
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the power, leadership, and vision of First Nations women, who are shaping thriving communities across Australia. Steph Harvey, a Bidjara woman from Queensland and CEO of Community First Development, reflects on what it means to lead and to create meaningf
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New research: Redefining Wealth
New research: Redefining Wealth
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Our Framework
We are a First Nations-led charity supporting Aboriginal communities in Australia. We plan and deliver practical, community-led development solutions.
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25 Year Celebration Message Wall
25 Year Celebration Message Wall
Impact and Equity Map
Impact and Equity Map
Redefining Wealth Research Report
Redefining Wealth Research Report
ACIL Allen 24-2025 — Community First Development
ACIL Allen 24-2025 — Community First Development
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Community stories & news
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We improved our Seed to Tree scale
We improved our Seed to Tree scale
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Community First Development - Continuous Learning and Innovation
Community First Development - Continuous Learning and Innovation
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We are a First Nations-led charity supporting Aboriginal communities in Australia. We plan and deliver practical, community-led development solutions.
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Community First Development | Safewills
Community First Development | Safewills
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Seed to Tree scale
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Exploring Cultural Governance
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Wills & Bequest
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Burrunju Aboriginal Art Gallery
Burrunju Aboriginal Art Gallery
First Nations Labour Hire
First Nations Labour Hire
Tiwi Islands Training and Employment Board (TITEB)
Tiwi Islands Training and Employment Board (TITEB)
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