Action Research Report - Good Governance Practice Leads to Good Relationships
In 2018, Community First Development launched its first action research project that aims to evaluate the effectiveness of its community development approach, and explore why self-determination, leadership and governance are important to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
A special 'Gathering Place by the Bay'
Continuing our work with Nairm Marr Djambana Aboriginal Gathering Place.
Two-way learning with mosaics
A powerful creative project with Wiluna Remote Community School.
Story of Practice – Midwest Yamaji Music Aboriginal Inc. (MYMAI) (WA)
MYMAI support the growth and development of musical and artistic talent in the Midwest region, and create opportunities to showcase First Nations’ talent.
Protecting the Green Sea Turtle
The Gudjuda Rangers are responsible for protecting the Green Sea Turtle, the totem of their group.
A fun reason to come to school
How this community-owned video boosted school attendance in Kalkarindji.
Evaluating with Littlewell Working Group
The monitoring and evaluation (M&E) undertaken with the Littlewell Working Group in 2014-15 was one of the first examples for Community First Development of applying the participatory approach and new monitoring system to co-design short and long term indicators of change with communities, monitor them throughout the project cycle and assess effectiveness at the end.
Evaluating with Kungkas Can Cook: passion, dedication and clear social purpose
Kungkas Can Cook is a café, catering and bush foods business based in Alice Springs, specialising in ethically sourced, organic bush food from the Central Desert.
Monitoring, evaluation and learning review
At Community First Development, we are committed to ongoing learning, continuous improvement and understanding our impact. In 2013, we embarked on an ambitious four-year Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (ME&L) Review.
Connecting to culture through radio - Ngaarda Media
The power of radio storytelling and art to bring communities together.
Meet Jackson, one of our Community Development Officers
Learn more about one of our Community Development Officers and why he loves being a part of the Community First Development team.
Story of Change – Mad Mob, culturally endorsed and strongly governed
Produced as part of our Action Research Project, this case study centres on Mad Mob, an Aboriginal Corporation based in Hawkesbury, NSW, that aims to educate and promote Aboriginal culture, art, spirituality, health and well-being within the wider community.