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.
At Common Ground, it’s been a year of celebrating many significant milestones and more through amplifying and backing First Nations voices. As 2025 comes to a close we stand strong and proud – strengthened by Country, culture and community.
Learn about the history of this flag, and what it means to Aboriginal people across Australia.
The Northern Territory Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1976 gives First Nations people freehold title to their land.
Water sovereignty is about First Nations people having control over waters they traditionally and rightfully own.
First Nations people are the knowledge keepers of some of the oldest forms of jurisprudence (philosophies of law).
Learn about Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome to Country.
When this continent was invaded over 250 years ago colonisers stole so much more than land. They stole First Nations livelihoods and economies.