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.

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Post-Jan 26: To Do List

A Day of Pain, Not Pride: Reflections on Truth-Telling

Re-Storying our future into the Treaty era means leaving no one behind

The uncharted territory of the Treaty era invites us to re-story a future rooted in courage, care, and collective responsibility. Yet as we move forward, one truth must remain at the centre: no one gets left behind. Jedda Atkinson-Costa shares her reflections.

Why Treaty and Truth-Telling Matter to Our Shared Future Starting with Victoria

Camp Sovereignty is Sacred: Past, Present and Future

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First Nations Kids in the NT Need Care Not Punishment

First Nations kids need care and connection to community, culture and Country – not punishment and detention centres.

The National Apology: Tyson & Marley Holloway-Clarke

Two siblings, Tyson and Marley Holloway-Clarke, recount the moment they watched The National Apology in 2008.

12 – 26 February 1965: The Freedom Ride

The 1965 Freedom Ride was a 15-day bus ride through regional New South Wales aimed to expose the racism experienced by First Nations people, including segregation and exclusion.⁠

26 January 1938: The First Day of Mourning Protest

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.

Solidarity in Nipaluna/Hobart

Madeline Wells reflects on her observations since October 2023 attending rallies in solidarity with Palestine in Nipaluna/Hobart.

Opposing The Reintroduction of Spithoods

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

Reckoning with the Rule of Law

August 14, 2024 marks 200 years since the declaration of Martial Law on Wiradjuri Country.

Five Things You Weren't Taught in School

Learn more about the history of the colony and the affects it has had on First Nations people here.

No More Means No More

Our Blak women and their voices are the future. When will the colony wake up and face this undeniable truth?

Keep the Fire Burning Resource

To celebrate the 2024 NAIDOC theme – Keep The Fire Burning – Common Ground and Learning To Ngangaanha have created an educational resource.

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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.

Wealth Redistribution in ‘Australia’

Changing Systems Through Storytelling: Be The Change Webinar

Common Ground Annual Report 2024

Common Ground Welcomes New Board Members and Communications Director

Yorta Yorta Day of Mourning and Self-Determined Sovereignty

We are a First Nations not-for-profit that exists to centre First Nations people, Country and truth-telling. 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.