Common Ground's Year of Firsts

Common Ground had a huge 2024! A year of "first-evers" and continuing projects – we're excited to reflect and celebrate some of our community's incredible achievements.

First Nations Dates of Significance

From Mabo Day to NAIDOC Week, there are many dates throughout the year that are historically and culturally significant to First Nations people.

First Nations Family and Kinship Systems

First Nations family and kinship systems may be confusing or complex to western societies, but they are a way of life for many of us.

Opposing The Reintroduction of Spithoods

An Arrernte mother speaks out on the re-introduction of spithoods and so called "diversion" methods in the NT.

From Seisia to Canberra

The more you believe in yourself the more powerful you become.

The Unwavering Power of First Nations Youth: A Personal Reflection

There’s this extraordinary light that sits within each and every young person – where if you take the time, you get the privilege to witness.

Language With Lala

Learn more about language with Lala Gutchen – Meuram woman from Erub Island in the Torres Strait.

Enough is Enough

The community of Ballarat stood together to say Enough is Enough.

Going Halfway Home

Travis Cloudy-Hensgen writes about his first time visiting home, and connecting with family on Bindal and Wulgurukaba Country.

Grounded Story Grant: Spirit

Common Ground is distributing $5,000 to four First Nations creatives, to create and share a storytelling project that links to the theme spirit.