We acknowledge all First Peoples of this land and celebrate their enduring connections to Country, knowledge and stories. We pay our respects to Elders and Ancestors who watch over us and guide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Guided by Country and led by Indigenous knowledge – Firesticks works to empower communities across the continent and abroad to care for land, culture and futures.
On 26 January 1938, the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet, the first Day of Mourning Protest was held by a group of First Nations people on Gadigal land.
In 2024, Common Ground celebrated five years of First Nations Bedtime Stories by sharing stories and themes captured over the years through this learning resource.
Common Ground is farewelling founding CEO Rona Glynn-McDonald, and welcoming incoming CEO Gemma Pol, and COO Katena Valastro.
Join us for our Changing Systems Through Storytelling: Be The Change webinar to hear from First Nations storytellers and learn practical ways to make change with Common Ground.