We all love a good yarn, and at Community First Development we are no exception to this. Yarning is the key and an important element when it comes to First Nations’ research.
As First Nations’ people we share stories about our ancestors and for other people, like our grandchildren. Stories also keep us up to date of what is happening in our communities. There is a depth to yarning that is embedded in spirituality, and acts as a connector to the past, present and future.
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It is now official! Ms Pat Anderson AO officially launched our Community Development framework, supported by a deadly panel who were able to yarn about the practical guide on our webinar.
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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.
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Until recently, Community First Development had framed its work through a linear ‘Story of Change’, a program logic and visual representation of the social and economic impact the organisation achieves.
Read MoreAt 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.
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