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Partnership backs First Nations financial literacy
People First Bank marked National Reconciliation Week by announcing a new partne...
Joseph Guenzler 12 Jun 2026
Hoops 4 Wealth helps mob build stronger financial futures
A First Nations-led program helping people better manage their money is deliveri...
Jackson Clark 30 Apr 2026
Ban on remote and regional retailer Urban Rampage using Centrepay deductions made permanent
The ban on retail chain Urban Rampage entering into credit arrangements involvin...
Giovanni Torre 11 Nov 2025
Federal government investment to support Indigenous financial wellbeing
First Nations Australians will have greater access to programs aimed at strength...
Dechlan Brennan 7 Nov 2025
Indigenous investors can bank on Foundation's new Managing Director
Any marked growth in First Nations incomes in the workforce must be complemented...
David Prestipino 24 Jun 2025
Marra Worra Worra financial counsellor honoured for tireless work in the Fitzroy Valley

A key staff member of Marra Worra Worra, a major Kimberley Aboriginal resource centre, has been honoured with a significant Western Australian award for his ongoing work.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 4, 2024
Phil Usher is determined to help financially empower all First Nations Australians

One of six children raised in an Aboriginal Housing Commission home in Tamworth on Gomeroi country, Wiradjuri man and First Nations Foundation chief executive, Phil Usher, witnessed his parents live f...

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Dianne Bortoletto Oct 21, 2024
Inquiry calls for abolition of compulsory income management

Recommendations by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights to shift compulsory income management to a voluntary system would have limited impact without sustained investment in culturally-ap...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Sep 16, 2024
Super cash boost broadens Rich Blak Women program

A $US100,000 grant from MetLife Foundation to the First Nations Foundation's new Resilient and Ready program extended the insurer's support to enhance financial literacy among Indigenous women across...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jul 3, 2024
Heron Loban takes leading board role at the Australian Financial Complaints Authority

Highly-respected Indigenous lawyer Heron Loban has been appointed to the independent board of financial industry watchdog the Australian Financial Complaints Authority.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Dec 15, 2023
Leap in number of complaints from Indigenous people to financial services resolution scheme

The 2022-23 financial year saw a significant increase in the number of complaints made by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Australia's financial dispute resolution scheme.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 27, 2023
Raylene Bellottie takes leading role at financial industry watchdog AFCA

Raylene Bellottie will go on the front foot in her new role as a director of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority. Ms Bellottie, alongside Yien Hong, was announced as a new industry director...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 17, 2023
Report reveals growing positivity for Indigenous Australians' financial wellbeing

The financial wellbeing of Indigenous Australians is improving according to First Nations Foundation's first Impact Report. The report has revealed the positive impact of the organisation's training o...

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Nina Hendy Jul 28, 2023
Indigenous consumers fork out millions in "unacceptable" overdrawn banking fees

The banking regulator has revealed that First Nations people are paying up to $3000 in overdrawn fees to banks each year, which has been deemed completely unacceptable.

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Nina Hendy Jul 19, 2023
First Nations Foundation empowering Indigenous people to take control of their finances

Australian Indigenous financial organisation, First Nations Foundation, is launching a series of outreach and educational events around the country to empower First Nations people to take control of t...

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Brendan Foster Mar 27, 2023
First Nations Foundation 2022 Impact Report finds success in Indigenous financial literacy training

Many gathered at the Suncorp building rooftop in Meanjin (Brisbane) Tuesday to hear of the latest findings by the First Nations Foundation in their recent Impact Report 2022.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Feb 16, 2023
ASIC landmark plan to address financial inequality unveiled

A landmark plan to address the financial inequity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians has been unveiled. The framework, which aims to bring about significant change, was launched by the...

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Nina Hendy Feb 15, 2023
First Nations Foundation partners with BHP to boost financial literacy of Indigenous employees

Australia's only national Indigenous financial literacy organisation, First Nations Foundation, will partner with mining giant BHP to offer financial education opportunities to thousands of Indigenous...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Nov 15, 2022
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