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.
Common Ground First Nations is excited to welcome new Board Members and Communication Director as it continues a new season of leadership.
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.
2019 is an opportunity for Australians to take action and improve the regeneration of First Nations languages.
Learn more about the history of the colony and the affects it has had on First Nations people here.