About us

At First Nations Foundation, it’s our mission to achieve financial literacy and prosperity for First Nations people.

We provide culturally-designed financial education, training and information that will add value for First Nations people, regardless of where they fall on the wealth continuum.

Our evidence-based research and data helps to lead a national conversation on achieving financial prosperity for First Nations people. This allows us to develop mutually beneficial partnerships with organisations who have shared values around Indigenous wealth and financial wellbeing.

A brief history

1999

Credit Union starts up in Shepparton

First Nations Credit Union starts up in Shepparton Victoria and quickly grows nationally. Offering banking services to Indigenous people along with the famous Cathy Freeman card, it proves a hit amongst First Australians.

2006

First Nations Foundation is created

First Nations Foundation is created and funded by Credit Union Australia, with the main goal of teaching financial skills to Indigenous people.

2009

My Moola launches

Our first financial literacy training package, My Moola, launches. Built by Indigenous people for Indigenous people, it starts changing lives by building the money skills of First Nations people.

2014

The first Big Super Day Out

The first Indigenous superannuation event series, Big Super Day Out, is held in Sydney. These events continue to roll out around Australia, earning an award from Financial Literacy Australia.

2017

Pivot towards digital education

First Nations Foundation pivots towards becoming a digital educator so Indigenous people can learn financial skills at scale.

2018

Digital training begins and research is conducted

My Money Dream’ digital training begins, and our first financial field research on Indigenous finances is conducted in partnership with the Centre for Social Impact and NAB. The Big Super Day Out event series is held in four states across 13 communities, with $14.5M in Indigenous super being located.

2019

Our first report is released

Our ‘Money Stories’ research report in partnership with the Centre for Social Impact and NAB is released. It is revealed that only 1 in 10 Indigenous people are financially secure compared with 1 in 2 non-Indigenous Australians. We also help to reunite more than 1,600 Indigenous people with $24 million in superannuation across 21 Big Super Day Out events around Australia.

Our projects

First Nations Foundation has a range of projects and resources for individuals, financial educators and corporate partners, all with the unifying goal of improving the financial literacy and prosperity of First Nations people.

Tomorrow Money

Tomorrow Money is our financial wellbeing hub designed to educate and empower First Nations people to take control of their financial future. It’s full of resources, guides and helpful articles that cover everything from home ownership to super to credit and debt.

My Money Dream

My Money Dream is our award-winning online financial literacy training program created by First Nations people, for First Nations people. The program is designed to help build the skills needed for financial security and future prosperity. It is available to individuals, employers, and mentors and community organisations.

On Country professional resources

On Country is the professional hub of My Money Dream. It’s designed for those working in community organisations or financial wellbeing roles, providing culturally appropriate financial literacy resources for your First Nations clients and communities.

Rich Blak Women

Also known as the Indigenous Women’s Financial Wellness initiative, Rich Blak Women has been developed with the vision of long-term financial prosperity and economic security for all First Nations Australian women, and intergenerational wealth transformation across First Nations families and communities.