Partnerships &
Community Building
At First Innovators, we believe some of the greatest opportunities and strongest outcomes are created when people work together.
Partnerships allow us to combine knowledge, experience, networks, resources and different ways of thinking. They can open doors, strengthen projects and programs, connect communities and help turn good ideas into something much bigger.
We work with First Nations businesses and organisations, community, government, corporate organisations, social enterprises, funders, professionals and other partners to develop collaborations built around shared goals and the impact we want to create together.
Partnerships are also central to how First Innovators works. We actively engage First Nations businesses, organisations, professionals, mentors and community leaders to strengthen our projects and programs and create opportunities for First Nations people and businesses to contribute their expertise.
Bringing people, organisations, resources and communities together to build something stronger.
How We Can Help
• Partnership development
• First Nations business and organisation
partnerships
• Community partnerships and connections
• Corporate and government partnerships
• Collaborative project and program development
• Connecting organisations with expertise and
resources
• Bringing partners together around shared goals
• Building networks and communities around
projects
• Funding and resource partnerships
• Cross sector collaboration
• Creating opportunities for First Nations businesses
• Developing partnerships that support longer term
impact
Working Together to Achieve More
We believe communities should play a genuine role in shaping the projects, programs and decisions that affect them.
We work alongside community from the beginning, creating opportunities for people to share their knowledge, experiences, challenges, strengths and ideas.
Together we can explore what is possible, think differently about challenges and develop solutions that reflect local priorities, knowledge and aspirations.
Strengthening First Nations Partnerships
Working with First Nations businesses and organisations is an important part of how we develop and deliver our work.
Where possible, we bring First Nations businesses, professionals, facilitators, mentors, creatives, consultants and organisations into our projects and programs.
This strengthens the work through different knowledge, experience and perspectives while also creating opportunities for First Nations businesses and organisations to grow their networks, contribute their expertise and participate in new projects.
Building Community Around the Work
Partnerships can also help build a community around a project, program or idea.
We connect people who believe in what we are trying to achieve and create different ways for them to participate, contribute, collaborate and support the work.
This can help a project reach First Nations and non First Nations communities, connect with new audiences, attract additional resources and build relationships that continue beyond the original project.
The aim is not simply to deliver something and move on. It is to build connections and community that can strengthen what already exists and create opportunities for what comes next.
Let’s Build Something Great Together
You might have an idea that needs the right partners. A project that could have greater impact with additional expertise or resources. A program you want to take into new communities. Or an organisation looking to build stronger relationships with First Nations businesses and communities.
That is where First Innovators can help.
We bring experience across First Nations business, community development, programs, projects, research, storytelling, funding and partnerships, along with relationships across community, business, government, corporate and social enterprise sectors.
We can help identify who needs to be involved, bring people together and develop partnerships where everyone has something meaningful to contribute.
Bring your ideas, resources, expertise and networks. We’ll bring ours.
Let’s work together, build on each other’s strengths and create something that delivers greater impact for everyone involved.
