Closing the Gap: How Community First Development is driving real change in communities

At Community First Development, we are committed to working alongside First Nations communities to create meaningful, long-term change. Our work directly aligns with the Closing the Gap (CTG) framework, which focuses on two key areas: 

Priority Reforms – How governments and organisations must work differently to empower First Nations people. 

Socio-Economic Outcomes – What improvements are needed in areas like health, education, employment, and justice. 

This is how Community First Development is actively contributing to the Closing the Gap outcome areas. 

How our work aligns with the Priority Reforms 

The Priority Reforms are about fixing broken systems so First Nations communities have more control over decisions that affect them. Here’s how Community First Development contributes: 

How our work aligns with the Socio-Economic Outcomes 

The Socio-Economic Outcomes track whether First Nations people are experiencing real improvements in their daily lives. Here’s how our work aligns: 

Why this matters 

The Closing the Gap Agreement recognises that First Nations people must lead their own solutions. Community First Development has been championing this approach for 25 years, working alongside communities to create self-determined, sustainable change. 

By aligning with both the Priority Reforms and Socio-Economic Outcomes, we are not just supporting Closing the Gap - we’re actively driving it forward. 

We have and continue to contribute to closing the gap.

Learn more here: https://www.communityfirstdevelopment.org.au/closing-the-gap