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First Peoples Organisations

Your donation directly helps First Peoples’ efforts to tackle the inequalities they face.

The First Peoples Small Grants program aims to increase the impact of First Nations partner organisations working to address inequities experienced by First Peoples. 

We know that by working in support of First Nations-led organisations we can create better and more localised outcomes for communities. 

Oxfam Australia has been working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for over 40 years. 

Oxfam Australia is as determined as ever to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations towards First Peoples achieving self-determination and realising their rights. Towards closing the gaps in healthcare, education and housing, and creating a more equal future for everyone. 

Featured partner organisations

New South Wales, Australia: Wally, a Walbunja man and an applicant of the South Coast native title claim, shares his story about the impacts of fisheries regulations on his community. Photo: Aimee Han/Oxfam.

New South Wales Aboriginal Fishing Rights Group

Grants to the South Coast Aboriginal communities to claim their rights and promoting healthy lifestyles while addressing the issue of incarcerations related to customary fishing.

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The Kimberley Aboriginal Women’s Council

Funding support for young women in the Kimberley region to participate in political processes that shape the decisions which affect their lives. The council focuses on establishing a network of women across Australia, opening up pathways for women’s professional and leadership development.

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Canberra, Australia: Leanne Sanders pictured at Parliament House during the 2022 Straight Talk National Summit. Photo: Jillian Mundy/Oxfam

Butterfly Dreaming

Butterfly Dreaming is a leadership program based in the Wagga Wagga region of NSW. It helps young Aboriginal women close the gap by strengthening their connection to self, family, community, identity and culture

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Working towards gender equality in the Kimberleys

Support First Peoples organisations

The First Peoples Small Grants program aims to help increase the impact of First Nations partner organisations, working to address inequities experienced by First Peoples and help them build fair and independent lives. 

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