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.
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.
First Nations people didn't have a written language. Instead, we use symbols to record stories.
Talei Elu is a Saibai Koedal woman from Seisia — a small Torres Strait Islander community in remote Cape York. We yarned with Talei for our 5 Changemakers, 5 Days campaign.
First Nations communities have a unique and complex process to overcome grief.
Mililma May is a staunch Danggalaba Kulumbirigin Tiwi woman and co-founder of UP. We yarned with Mililma for our 5 Changemakers, 5 Days campaign.
Presented by MusicNT, Bush Bands is an annual program that brings together two of Central Australia’s biggest music events: the Bush Bands Bash and Bush Bands Business.
Hayley McQuire is a Darumbal and South Sea Islander woman and the co-founder of NIYEC. We yarned with Hayley for our 5 Changemakers, 5 Days campaign.
Cormach Evans is a Yorta Yorta man and founder of both Ngarrimili and Strong Brother Strong Sister (SBSS). We yarned with Cormach for our 5 Changemakers, 5 Days campaign.
Birabahn was a prominent Awabakal leader and scholar from the 19th Century in the Newcastle, Hunter, and Lake Macquarie region of New South Wales.
11 First Nations icons who've led the way in politics, advocacy, sport, academia and more.
Apryl Day is a Yorta Yorta, Wemba Wemba and Barapa Barapa woman and founder of The Dhadjowa Foundation. We yarned with Apryl for our 5 Changemakers, 5 Days campaign.
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.