First Nations Foundation

Shoutout to the incredible Bara Barang Mob for welcoming our team for our recent Train-the-Trainer workshop on Gadigal Country.

This program is designed for people working alongside Mob in community, particularly across the not-for-profit and community services sectors, who play a vital role in supporting First Nations financial wellbeing.

Through the workshop, participants were trained to deliver First Nations Foundation’s nationally recognised Financial Fitness Program - created by Mob, for Mob.

We’re heading out West this July for Financial Wellness Outreach!

Join us in Tom Price, Newman and Jigalong for a free community yarn with banks, super funds, financial counsellors and government services all in one place.

Come along to get support with:
• finding lost superannuation & unclaimed money
• money health checks
• financial questions big or small
• referrals to culturally safe support services

Bring any ID you have (driver’s licence, birth certificate or passport), plus your TFN, CRN or bills if you need help with something specific.

📍 Tom Price – Tuesday 21 July (9:30am-2:30pm)
📍 Newman – Wednesday 22 July (9am-4pm)
📍 Jigalong – Thursday 23 July (9:30am-2:30pm)

Free community lunch + raffle included at each event.

📣 Expressions of Interest are open for our 2026 Train-the-Trainer Program in Karratha.

Our nationally recognised Financial Fitness Program equips participants with the tools, knowledge and confidence to deliver culturally safe financial wellbeing workshops and one-on-one support.

💰 For Mob, By Mob
🤝 Build financial confidence in community
📚 Receive accredited training, resources and ongoing support

EOIs are now open. Apply today and help create stronger financial futures for Mob:
https://shorturl.at/P7ciN

As we reflect during National Reconciliation Week, supporting First Nations-led programs is a powerful way to contribute to stronger, more empowered communities nationwide.

At First Nations Foundation, we deliver culturally safe financial wellbeing programs that support Mob through education, advocacy and community connection - helping build brighter futures for generations to come.

Every contribution helps us continue this important work and expand our impact across the country.

Make a meaningful impact this EOFY and support reconciliation through action.

Learn More: https://shorturl.at/9pDSM

Expressions of Interest are open for our Train-the-Trainer Program in Cairns, QLD.

Designed for people working alongside Mob in community, this program provides the tools, knowledge and confidence to support stronger money conversations, financial literacy and long-term wellbeing in culturally safe and practical ways.

Successful participants will receive:
✔ Accommodation for 1–2 nights
✔ Catering during training days
✔ Access to FNF’s On Country Mentor resource portal
✔ Ongoing coaching and support from the FNF team
✔ Certificate of accreditation

📍 Barlow Park (Corporate Room), Parramatta Park QLD
📅 Wednesday 24 June – Thursday 25 June 2026
🕘 9am – 5pm AEST

If you work directly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and are passionate about creating positive impact in community, we encourage you to apply:

https://shorturl.at/b1ef6

Last week, our Education Team teamed up with MADALAH to connect young people with financial literacy tools early on.

Learn more about our Financial Fitness for Youth program:
https://firstnationsfoundation.org.au/programs/financial-fitness-for-youth

Do you work with Mob in community and want to make a real impact?

We're looking for people to become Financial Fitness Mentors -helping build money confidence and share knowledge in a culturally safe way.

You’ll take part in a 2-day Train-the-Trainer program and learn how to:

💰 Run money workshops
🤝 Support one-on-one conversations
📊 Help with budgeting and goals
This is a program created by Mob, for Mob - with ongoing support from our team.

📍 Cairns
📝 Apply here: https://events.humanitix.com/fnf-s-train-the-trainer-or-cairns

We’re excited to be heading to the First Nations Women UNLIMITED Leadership Summit in Meanjin, Brisbane ❤️🖤💛

Our FNF team will be there as stallholders, connecting, yarning, and sharing the work we do in financial wellbeing with community.

Presented in partnership with NATSIWA, this powerful and culturally safe gathering honours the knowledge, journeys and contributions of First Nations women across every sector.

It’s a space for women at every stage - from emerging young voices to established leaders, cultural knowledge holders, creatives and community advocates - to come together in unity, respect and shared purpose.

If you’re attending, come say hi 👋🏽 we’d love to connect.

Register here: https://firstnationsunlimited.co/location/brisbane/

Discount code: FNF200

'The Other Side of Loss' is a new report shining a light on the real financial and emotional weight families carry when settling an estate - and it's a lot more than most people realise.

Read the full report here: https://herekind.com.au/the-other-side-of-loss-2026/

$4.15 million returned to Mob. That's not just a number - that's futures secured, families supported, and wealth kept where it belongs.

FNF's Financial Wellness Outreach program travelled across North East Queensland, bringing consumer advocates, super funds, government services and financial counsellors directly into First Nations communities face-to-face, in a culturally safe space.

A huge thank you to all partners involved.

💛🖤❤️