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First Nations Foundation, a Suncorp Group partner, has proudly presented its first Impact Report, revealing the unique and positive impact that the organisation’s training has had on First Nations communities’ financial wellbeing. First Nations Foundation, in partnership with Suncorp Group, has released its first-ever Impact Report, revealing positive trends in the way Indigenous Australians manage …

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The board and executive of First Nations Foundation unanimously support the Voice to Parliament in its entirety. The importance of this referendum to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people cannot be understated. The Voice ensures that First Nations people will always have an active role to play when governing bodies make decisions that impact our …

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The super system is changing for the better—and it affects you as an employer. As of 1 November, an employee’s super account will follow them whenever they move jobs.  This is called ‘stapling’ because it connects a person’s super account to them wherever they go. If a new employee doesn’t choose a super fund, you …

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The role of First Nations Foundation is to promote financial literacy among Indigenous Australians, and we believe this is the cornerstone for true economic participation for Aboriginal people. When I took over as the chief executive of the Foundation in January last year, our intent was to continue to grow the reach of our innovative …

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CEO: A reflection on 2021 This year was all about doubling down on being agile and empathetic in our response to empower the most vulnerable communities in our country – I’ll be the first to admit I was wrong in thinking 2021 would be any smoother than 2020. I am extremely proud of the team …

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Indigenous Psychological Services Dr Tracy Westerman AM, Managing Director 2021 has been a tough year for many, with the long-term impacts of the pandemic and lockdowns taking their toll mentally and emotionally. It was also a year when many organisations were forced to review processes, policies, and organisational values to keep their employees supported and …

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Carbon Creative is a social impact creative agency that works to create game-changing solutions for some of society’s biggest issues. Fifteen years ago, Carbon Creative founder and managing director, proud Birri Gubba man Wayne Denning, saw an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of his fellow Indigenous Australians through storytelling and impactful …

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The 2021 theme for Indigenous Business Month, “Powering the Indigenous Economy”, called for the Indigenous business sector and its allies to connect and showcase the economic contributions of Indigenous businesses, individuals and organisations. First Nations Foundation asked Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) to shed some light on their insights to the month. IBA serves, partners, and invests …

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In late September our team at Company Director magazine was surprised to get a LinkedIn shout out from Dan Bourchier GAICD, ABC journalist Radio and TV presenter and chair of First Nations contemporary dance company BlakDance about the ongoing coverage of First Nations directors in the member magazine of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.  …

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First Nations Foundation has relaunched its award-winning online financial literacy training program, My Money Dream, to empower Indigenous Australians to take control of their financial future with culturally specific learning tools. My Money Dream was developed off the back of national research showing the monumental gap in financial literacy compared to the rest of the …

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