Ngarrimili: ‘No red tape, no walls, just the best outcomes’ for First Nations enterprises
Anybody who has ever set up a business can tell you how hard it is, let alone the ongoing running and growth of a company. The paperwork, accounting, legal, staff management, tax management and other demands are remorseless. Now add to that the experiences faced by First Nations people, from the harm and hurt of colonisation and impact of the Stolen Generation, ongoing racism and discrimination.
Stacey Thomas: ‘Truth-telling can be uncomfortable, but it is our work to do’
Stacey Thomas, CEO of The Wyatt Trust, delivered a powerful talk from the heart at the Philanthropy Australia Conference to a packed auditorium on reckoning with the past of the Trust and its founder, English colonial settler Dr William Wyatt. She spoke frankly about how his life impacted the lives of local First Nations peoples. Here, Stacey reflects on why it was important to deliver that speech to that audience and how she feels about the groundswell of feedback she’s received. She offers advice on how others can start their journey and where The Wyatt Trust, with its 138 years of history, goes next with theirs.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Funders Reporting Survey extended
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Funders Reporting Survey has been extended by one week to Friday 20 September. Here, Philanthropy Australia CEO Maree Sidey shares a heartfelt message encouraging funders to take part in the survey.
Traditional knowledge and archaeology combine to help preserve First Nations heritage
The Everick Foundation uses archaeological services and scientific evidence, specifically the dating of culturally significant sites, combined with traditional knowledge systems to support First Nations communities preserve their culture and heritage in place, on Country.
Video: Inspiring Story – Healthy Dreaming
Healthy Dreaming is a program offering care coordination, navigation of services to empower First Nations peoples to connect with services in the Port Augusta region.
Video: Inspiring story – Catherine House
Catherine House provides crisis, longer term accommodation and support services to women experiencing homelessness in South Australia.
Video: Inspiring story – Carclew
Carclew is South Australia’s largest multi-art form and cultural organisation dedicated to artistic outcomes by and for people aged 26 and under. It provides young people with opportunities to try different art forms, supports emerging artists to develop their craft and advocates for youth art practice. Watch their story in this video.






