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.
Meet Uncle Archie Roach – a singer, songwriter, performer and activist dedicated to creating opportunities for young mob to live happy and healthy lives.
Meet Adhi Ephraim Bani – a prominent figure in the Torres Strait community known for his expertise in linguistics, history and cultural advocacy.
Meet Leonora Adidi – Torres Strait Islander Elder, linguist and cultural educator.
A non-exhaustive guide to respectfully connecting and communicating with First Nations Elders.
Australia’s Freedom Ride was led by Kalkadoon and Arrente man Charles Perkins in 1965.
Ben Graetz (he/him) yarns with us about Sydney WorldPride 2023.
Boe Spearim yarns with us about Gamilaraay Next Generation, land back and sovereignty.
Before colonisation, culturally safe birthing was an uninterrupted practice for First Nations families for over 80,000 years.
Country goes beyond the physical, and includes things that cannot be seen or touched, like relationships and knowledge.
Many words commonly used in Australia are from First Nations languages or have been derived from them, including "koala".
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.