Overview
Join us in the next peer network meeting of the First Nations Funders Network as we focus on the First Nations Economic Partnership to be established through an Agreement recently announced by the Prime Minister. This new Agreement, between the Australian Government, the Coalition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community-Controlled Peak Organisations (Coalition of Peaks), and the First Nations Economic Empowerment Alliance, provides an opportunity for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations across the country to engage directly with government on what they need to drive their own economic development.
We want to hear from you, the peer network members, on how philanthropy can step up our collective support for the First Nations Economic Partnership. We will also follow on our commitments in the last meeting around the First Nations Collaboration Model. Together, we will:
- Incorporate First Nations perspective on what meaningful support looks like.
- Work in small groups to map out concrete actions and agree on next steps.
This is your chance to deepen your connections with your peers and to share to the group how you’ll contribute to these efforts as a member of the First Nations Funders Network.
Wednesday 10 September 2025
1:30pm - 2.30pm AEST (ACT, NSW, QLD, VIC)
1:00pm - 2:00pm ACST (NT, SA)
11:30am - 12:30pm AWST (WA)
Online event
Details will be provided after the registration is submitted.
Audience
This event is for Philanthropy Australia First Nations Funders Network members only.
We welcome Philanthropy Australia Engage (individual/ organisation) and Impact members who are already funding First Nations-led organisations and communities to join the First Nations Funders Network after opting in to the Terms of Reference (ToR). You can commit to the Terms of Reference through this opt-in page.
If you are a Connect level member and would like to upgrade to be able to attend funder peer networks, please reach out to membership@philanthropy.org.au.
If you are not yet a member of Philanthropy Australia or want to find out more about the philanthropic work in this area, please reach out to membership@philanthropy.org.au.
Peer Network Chair
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Leah Armstrong – Managing Director, Core Insights Advisory Services; Senior Advisor, International Funders for Indigenous Peoples (IFIP)
Leah, a Torres Strait Islander, is a senior professional with over 30 year’s business and not for profit experience. Leah has a strong demonstrated track record in achieving organisational results through the creation and maintenance of strong networks and stakeholder relationships and by working collaboratively with governments, community and the private sector. |
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Leah currently serves on several Committees including member of the First Nations Trade and Investment Advisory Group, an Australian co-representative of the Indigenous Peoples Economic and Trade Co-operation Arrangement (IPETCA) Partnership Council, Creative Australia Impact Investment Advisory Committee, First Nations Governance Committee and Chair of the First Nation Funders Network of Philanthropy Australia (PA) and member of the First Nations Economic Empowerment Alliance.
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Leah has played a pivotal role in national Indigenous affairs as co-founder and Chairperson of First Australians Capital, Regional Manager (Aust) International Funders for Indigenous Peoples, CEO of Reconciliation Australia; Director of Indigenous Business Australia, a member of the Prime Minister’s Indigenous Advisory Council, and Chairperson of Supply Nation and Chairperson of Aboriginal Housing Office NSW.
Leah lives on Awabakal country in Newcastle, Australia.
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