About First Nations Foundation
We want to be offering hope for the future. (Chairman Paul Briggs on his vision for an Australia in which First Australians have control over their jobs, their money, their health and spiritual wellbeing - The Age, May 4, 2009)
First Nations Foundation (FNF) was established in 2006 with the vision of enabling First Australians to make informed decisions about their financial wellbeing, in turn securing a sound economic future for themselves and their communities.
Two paths are considered important in achieving this vision for First Australians: encouraging financial inclusion and building financial literacy. In pursuit of these goals, First Nations Foundation plays a vital leadership role in promoting the development of strong and sustainable relationships between First Australians and the financial sector.
First Nations Foundation (FNF) was established in 2006 with the vision of enabling First Australians to make informed decisions about their financial wellbeing, in turn securing a sound economic future for themselves and their communities.
Two paths are considered important in achieving this vision for First Australians: encouraging financial inclusion and building financial literacy. In pursuit of these goals, First Nations Foundation plays a vital leadership role in promoting the development of strong and sustainable relationships between First Australians and the financial sector.
Our Vision
A society where the aspirations of First Australians are achieved through increased financial independence.
Our Purpose
To provide national leadership for greater financial inclusion of First Australians through financial education, research and advocacy, and greater cultural competence of the financial sector.
Our Strategy
1. Support First Australians' financial capability and confidence through knowledge and education.
2. Promote a cultural and social rethinking of the use of money to achieve personal, family and community goals, while maintaining unique cultural values and identity.
3. Engage financial institutions to provide appropriate products, services and processes for First Australian consumers.
4. Support financial institutions in their relationships with First Australians.
5. Encourage collaboration between First Australian and non-Indigenous leadership on the issues of financial inclusion.
6. Develop policy and strategy advice through evidence based research.
2. Promote a cultural and social rethinking of the use of money to achieve personal, family and community goals, while maintaining unique cultural values and identity.
3. Engage financial institutions to provide appropriate products, services and processes for First Australian consumers.
4. Support financial institutions in their relationships with First Australians.
5. Encourage collaboration between First Australian and non-Indigenous leadership on the issues of financial inclusion.
6. Develop policy and strategy advice through evidence based research.
