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.
From Mabo Day to NAIDOC Week, there are many dates throughout the year that are historically and culturally significant to First Nations people.
The Coniston Massacre was the last documented massacre of First Nations people in Australia.
Kerrupmara Gunditjmara, Boandik man Travis Lovett reflects on the importance of Treaty and Truth-telling for the nation – starting with Victoria.
Over four weeks in October we’re celebrating the power of learning about First Nations cultures from First Nations people through a series of learning resources.
In 2021 we created the Heal Country resource for primary school teachers to celebrate NAIDOC Week and support teachers and students to learn about Country.
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.
This resource has been designed to support educators and students in engaging deeply with First Nations truth-telling through creative and critical thinking and learning.
Common Ground is distributing $5,000 to four First Nations creatives, to create and share a storytelling project that links to the theme spirit.
To celebrate the 2024 NAIDOC theme – Keep The Fire Burning – Common Ground and Learning To Ngangaanha have created an educational resource.
Common Ground launches 2024 Annual Report highlighting a big year of connection, transformation and many firsts.