Strategic plan 2020-23
First Nations people have global solutions and innovations that address many of humanity’s greatest challenges, including caring for the environment.
Our vision
First Nations peoples and communities are thriving.
Who we are
Community First Development is a First Nations community development and research organisation that creates positive change in and with First Nations communities.
What we do
We undertake social and economic development, and research projects in partnership with First Nations communities, businesses and people. Communities have control; they name the priorities and choose the design, assets, capabilities and approaches to achieve their vision. We provide tailored support through community partners, skilled staff, trained volunteers, key supporters and service providers.
Strategic priorities 2020-23
Thriving communities
We will achieve thriving communities, with our people, for our people, through successful development and research initiatives, designed and delivered in partnership. This includes a focus on youth and their emerging leadership.
Grow
While staying true to our community development approach and organisational culture, diversify and create new First Nations opportunities that grow our organisation and allow us to innovate, expand and share knowledge, learning and success.
Action learning
We will value and develop our people by providing a rewarding and satisfying place to work. We will continue to improve our development and research practice and methodology, through lessons learnt with our people.
Influence policy
Increase communication and accessibility to our work, share our impact and grow our evidence base, to influence policy.
We Value
We commit to ethical actions and decision making.
Recognition and respect for culture are at the centre of everything we do. Self-determination and agency are the foundations of our practice.
We honour the relationship and responsibility we have to the earth in all of our business practices and relationships.
Everything we do is in partnership; it is only through collaboration and working together, that we can achieve genuine change in our lifetime.