Board

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First Nations leadership guiding community-led change

Community First Development’s Board is First Nations led and grounded in deep community knowledge, lived experience and cultural leadership.

Alongside this, our Directors bring expertise across philanthropy, governance and community development. Together, they guide our organisation to remain accountable to community, uphold our values of respect and partnership, and support self-determination in practice, not just in principle.

 
 

Karen Milward AM (Yorta Yorta), Chair

Iann Hamm (Yorta Yorta), Director

John Jeffery (Wiradjuri), Director

Lauren Ganley (Kamilaroi), Director

Karen Jacobs (Whadjuk), Director

Stan Kalinko, Director

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A message from our Board

Hear from Director, Ian Hamm, as he reflects on the collective effort behind our work, acknowledging the supporters, volunteers, funders and philanthropic partners who support community-led change.

 
 

 Our message wall captures reflections from community members, partners and supporters who share our commitment to self-determination in First Nations communities.

If you’ve walked alongside us in any way, your message is welcome here.

 
See our message wall
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