COMMUNITY FIRST DEVELOPMENT IS A FIRST NATIONS LED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & RESEARCH ORGANISATION
We back the aspirations of First Peoples through community-led solutions.
We work with 100s of communities across Australia on their top priorities, providing community development expertise and access to cross-industry specialised skills.
OUR APPROACH
Our approach to working with First Nations communities is based on self-determination.
YOU CAN’T BE WHAT YOU
CAN’T SEE.
That belief drives Blakdoll Sports & Fitness Mob, a First Nations-led social enterprise founded by Vanessa Stokes. Blakdoll is creating opportunities for children and young people in remote and regional communities to build confidence, culture, wellbeing and leadership through sport.
Your donation can support more First Nations children to see what is possible.
LATEST STORIES
WONDERING ABOUT OUR IMPACT?
Check out our Annual Report, an independent socio-economic impact assessment by ACIL Allen, and our latest research report on Redefining Wealth.
25 years.
1000+ communities.
Countless stories of change.
See our impact come to life in our interactive map.
Discover how every pin tells a story of partnership, cultural strength, and community-led change.
OUR MESSAGE WALL
We gathered the memories, milestones, and reflections that show the strength of self-determination, community, culture, and connection.
Whether you’ve partnered with us, volunteered, or simply believe in the power of First Nations’ community-led change, your message matters.
RIGHT WAY EVALUATION GUIDE
Too often, monitoring and evaluation overlook the cultural and historical context, missing what really matters to First Nations’ communities.
Our guide offers a culturally responsive approach, grounded in self-determination, community leadership, and strengths-based practice.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
This guide brings together over 20 years of experience and practical guidance on developing strong and productive partnerships with First Nations’ organisations, businesses and communities.
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