AFNAD Strategic Plan 2026-2028

We began as a small group of First Nations professionals who found one another through yarns, quiet acts of solidarity and a shared desire to make the development sector safer for our people. From those early discussions, the Association of First Nations Australians in Development (AFNAD) has grown into a member led association with a clear purpose.

Now, we are proud to launch our first Strategic Plan, setting out AFNAD’s shared vision and priorities for the future.

Strategic Focus Areas

Culturally safe connection and community

Professional development and career pathways

Sector influence and advocacy

Organisational sustainability and governance

Self-determining

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Culturally safe

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Relational

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Collectively strong

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Reciprocal

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Ethical

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Accountable

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Brave

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Pushing for change

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Self-determining 〰️ Culturally safe 〰️ Relational 〰️ Collectively strong 〰️ Reciprocal 〰️ Ethical 〰️ Accountable 〰️ Brave 〰️ Pushing for change 〰️