In 2024, we collaborated with nine community research partners to explore long-term goals and the impact of First Nations community-based enterprises. Our research led to a published paper and expert discussions—discover the key insights through our interactive poster!

 
 
 
 
 
 

This interactive poster is the result of an exciting collaboration between Community First Development and an international design agency, where we explored AI-driven software to explore new ways of sharing our work.

It reflects Community First Development’s commitment to innovation - embracing emerging technologies and rethinking how we share our research and community stories, while staying true to our brand. In all our creative endeavours, we ensure that we respect and honour cultural integrity, traditions, and the voices of the communities we work with.

This project is also about connection. By partnering with a global Indigenous agency, we’re building meaningful relationships, exchanging ideas, and discovering fresh perspectives to communicate our work.

And this is just the beginning. We’re committed to continuous exploration - pushing creative boundaries to showcase the incredible contributions of First Nations businesses, communities, and the insights from our research.

 
 
 

When: 7 May 2025, 3 – 4:30 PM AEST
Where: Online

Thank you to those who attended our roundtable!

A space created for First Nations people to connect, share experiences, and explore why they’re building or growing community-based enterprises.

If you couldn’t make it, we still want to hear from you. Your insights, stories, and reflections are valuable and help keep the conversation going. Please share your stories and thoughts through the form below - your voice truly matters.

First Nations businesses are more than economic ventures; they are driven by cultural, social, and community-led goals, creating lasting impact beyond financial returns.

By sharing your insights, you’ll help strengthen our research and deepen understanding of the motivations, aspirations, and challenges that shape First Nations businesses.

 
 
 
 

If you haven't already, we encourage you to explore our latest research.

While the closed forum is exclusively for First Nations enterprises - to create a safe and open space for them to share their experiences - we will be sharing our findings using deidentified information.

These insights will provide a deeper understanding of the challenges, motivations, and successes that drive First Nations businesses. By engaging with this research, you’ll gain valuable perspectives that can inform policies, resources, and opportunities that truly support First Nations enterprises.

We believe that by amplifying these voices, we can help shape a stronger ecosystem where First Nations businesses thrive.

Stay connected as we continue to share our findings and explore new ways to strengthen community-led enterprises.