Contributors

Join A National Network Building Stronger Communities

When communities work together, the possibilities for positive change are endless.

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First Nations & ally organisations Community-led Nationwide
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10K+First Nations peoples and allies in the network
The challenge

You Don’t Have To Do This Work Alone

Across Australia, organisations are doing important work in their local communities.

The First Nations Action Network exists to help organisations overcome these challenges through connection, collaboration and shared opportunities.

Many face similar challenges

  • 01Limited capacity
  • 02Volunteer burnout
  • 03Community disengagement
  • 04Limited visibility
  • 05Difficulty reaching new audiences
  • 06Difficulty maintaining momentum
  • 07Changing the narrative
What is the Network

Welcome to the First Nations Action Network

A communication platform for groups and national subscribers, as well as a source of intelligence on their activity. An exciting and engaging way to connect.

Contributor Benefits

Access That Strengthens Community Impact

Six ways being part of the Network helps your organisation reach further and do more — together.

Connect

Build relationships with organisations across Australia.

Amplify

Increase visibility for your stories, events and initiatives.

Organise

Access tools that support engagement, participation and community action.

Learn

Access resources, guidance and shared learning.

Collaborate

Discover opportunities to work with other organisations.

Grow

Strengthen leadership, participation and community engagement.

Visibility

Help More People Discover Your Work

Contributors are provided opportunities to publish stories, promote events and share community initiatives through the First Nations Action Network ecosystem.

Contributors may submit

  • Community stories
  • Event announcements
  • Campaign updates
  • Community achievements
  • Opinion pieces
  • Webinar recordings

Increase awareness of your work and reach audiences beyond your immediate community.

1

Submit

Share your story, event or update.

2

Publish

Approved content goes live on the network website.

3

Amplify

Shared across the wider network ecosystem.

4

Reach More People

Made available for broader community visibility.

National directory

Be Part Of A Growing National Directory

The First Nations Action Network is building one of Australia’s most comprehensive directories of First Nations and community-focused organisations. Contributors gain visibility through enhanced directory profiles that help communities, organisations and supporters discover their work.

Building the map…

State and territory networks

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Community organising

Tools That Help You Engage Your Community

Contributors gain access to community organising infrastructure designed to help organisations build stronger relationships and coordinate community action.

Email communicationsEventsCampaignsSurveysFormsVolunteer engagement

Contributors gain onboarding and platform training to help organisations effectively use available tools.

Shared learning

Learn From Shared Experience

Access resources, templates, guides and practical knowledge developed to support community engagement and organisational growth.

Community organising resources

Practical approaches to building participation and momentum.

Engagement templates

Ready-to-use frameworks for outreach and participation.

Best practice guides

Lessons drawn from organisations across the network.

Communication resources

Tools to tell your story and reach your audience.

Leadership development materials

Support for developing the next generation of leaders.

A growing library

New resources are added as the network learns and grows — shared knowledge, freely available to contributors.

The ecosystem

Be Part Of Something Bigger

Contributors connect to a growing ecosystem committed to strengthening communities and creating positive change.

First Nations organisationsAlly organisationsReconciliation groupsCommunity groupsAdvocacy organisationsCultural organisationsWorkplace networksSocial enterprises
  • First Nations organisations
    • Foundation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Action (FAIRA) (QLD)
    • YACHATDAC (Barcaldine) (QLD)
  • Ally organisations
    • First Nations Allies (Brisbane City) (QLD)
    • Wynnum Allies (QLD)
    • Unitarian Allies (Norwood) (SA)
    • Unley Allies with First Nations Peoples (SA)
  • Reconciliation groups
    • Noosa First Nations Allies & Sunshine Coast Reconciliation Group (QLD)
    • Blackwood Reconciliation Group (SA)
    • Pilgrim Uniting Church Walking Together Group (Adelaide) (SA)
    • Friends of Reconciliation Adelaide Hills (SA)
    • Uraidla Reconciliation (SA)
  • Community groups
    • Orange Together (NSW)
    • Balaangala Community Group (The Gap) (QLD)
    • Aldinga Truth-Telling Book Club (SA)
    • First Nations Conversations (Highgate) (SA)
  • Advocacy organisations
    • Voice from the Heart Alliance (NSW)
    • Gold Coast for Yes (QLD)
    • Sophia Antiracism Action Group (SA)
    • Trinity Action Group (Adelaide) (SA)
  • Cultural organisations
    • Jungaji (Performing Artist) (QLD)
    • Musgrave Park Family Fun Day (South Brisbane) (QLD)
  • Workplace networks
    • FNA ACT Workplace Network (ACT)
    • FNA NSW Workplace Network (NSW)
    • FNA NT Workplace Network (NT)
    • FNA QLD Workplace Network (QLD)
    • FNA SA Workplace Network (SA)
    • FNA TAS Workplace Network (TAS)
    • FNA VIC Workplace Network (VIC)
    • FNA WA Workplace Network (WA)
  • Social enterprises
Getting started

Joining The Network Is Simple

Five steps from joining to growing your impact across the national network.

1

Join The Network

Sign-up is simple — register your organisation and become a contributor.

2

Complete Onboarding

Complete your setup with guidance and platform training.

3

Access Resources & Tools

Unlock resources and community organising tools.

4

Share Stories & Participate

Publish your work and join the conversation.

5

Grow Your Impact

Build momentum and strengthen your community.

Who can join

Organisations Creating Positive Change

The Network welcomes a wide range of organisations working to strengthen communities.

First Nations organisations

Native Title groups

Ally organisations

Reconciliation groups

Community groups

Advocacy organisations

Cultural organisations

Workplace networks

Social enterprises

Community-led initiatives

Contributors

Network Contributors

Access belongs to the organisation and includes participation opportunities for your designated team, under a nominated Captain.

One access · whole organisation

Network Contributors

$1,200per year
or$150 per month

Access belongs to the organisation and includes participation opportunities for your designated team, under a nominated Captain.

Your access includes

  • Enhanced national directory profile
  • Publish stories, events & initiatives
  • Community organising tools
  • Resources & shared learning library
  • Onboarding & platform training
  • Collaboration across the network
Led by a nominated CaptainApply To Join →Have questions? Start a conversation →
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of organisations can join?
First Nations organisations, Native Title groups, ally organisations, reconciliation groups, community groups, advocacy organisations, cultural organisations, workplace networks, social enterprises and community-led initiatives are all welcome to join.
What happens after joining?
After joining, your organisation completes onboarding, then gains access to resources, community organising tools, and the opportunity to share stories and participate across the network.
How many people from our team can participate?
Access belongs to the organisation and includes participation opportunities for your designated team, under a nominated Captain who coordinates your organisation’s involvement.
Is onboarding included?
Yes. Contributors gain onboarding and platform training to help your organisation effectively use the available tools.
Can we publish stories and events?
Yes. Contributors may submit community stories, event announcements, campaign updates, achievements, opinion pieces and webinar recordings. Approved content can be published on the network website for broader community visibility.
How does the directory work?
Contributors gain visibility through enhanced directory profiles within one of Australia’s most comprehensive directories of First Nations and community-focused organisations — helping communities, organisations and supporters discover your work.
Do we need to be a First Nations organisation?
No. The network brings together both First Nations and ally organisations. Ally organisations, reconciliation groups, community groups and others committed to positive change are welcome.
What community organising tools are included?
Contributors gain infrastructure supporting email communications, events, campaigns, surveys, forms and volunteer engagement — designed to help organisations build stronger relationships and coordinate community action.
Join the network

Join A Growing National Network

Connect with organisations across Australia, increase visibility for your work and access the tools, resources and support needed to strengthen community participation and create lasting positive change.

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