Welcome!

We work with 100s of communities across Australia on their top priorities, providing community development expertise and access to cross-industry specialised skills.

 
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Our approach

to working with First Nations communities is based on self-determination

 
Community First Development works by invitation only, 100% community driven, provide practical support, and have proven impact.
 
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Driving culture forward

Every young person deserves the freedom to move forward - safely, confidently, and with pride.

Murri’s on the Move empowers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth to overcome barriers to licensing and road safety, building skills, confidence, and connection along the way. Join us to create safer roads, stronger communities, and brighter futures for the next generation.

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 wondering about our impact?

We’ve just released our Annual Report, an independent socio-economic impact assessment by ACIL Allen, and our latest research report on Redefining Wealth.

Check out our ACIL Allen report
Check out our Annual Report
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check out our Research Report
 

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We’re enjoying the messages of support flooding in!

We’re gathering 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.

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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.

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our new 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. It’s a chance to rethink and reshape how we understand success.

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some of the COMMUNITIES WE WORK WITH

First Nations Traffic Management

Create employment opportunities for First Nations people with a unique two-way approach.

Support we provided:
Tender writing and development support.

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Wandarrah Preschool & Community Centre

An early childhood hub focusing on cultural education.

Support we provided:
Developing a strategic plan.

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Murri’s on the Move

Supports their mob to get their learners and full provisional driving licence.

Support we provided:
Strengthen their governance, admin, and financial capabilities.

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Yurrampi Child and Family Centre

To support families to ‘grow children up strong’.

Support we provided:

Brand development.

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 What communities are saying

 
A quote from Jipungwayi Founder, Mikey: "I didn't know where to start. A friend introduced me to Community First Development and I learnt about the support that was available."
A quote from Leanne, Founder and Director of Visual Dreaming: "I think what Community First Development do, and I just boast about you everywhere, is that you are there for the long term."
 

Latest Stories

 

Closing the Gap

We have and continue to contribute to the
National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

There is a strong alignment between our Story of Change outcomes areas and the Closing the Gap socio-economic outcomes areas.

 
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see our 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.    

Register your interest for workshops and training here.

 
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