‘We’re going to Broome people!’ Save the date for the National Community Foundations Forum 2027

More details will follow but at this stage we invite you to save the dates 19-23 September 2027 in your diaries.

Dylan Smith, CFAus Co-CEO, announced the news in a network meeting at the end of July. “We’re going to Broome people! We are delighted to be heading to the beautiful remote, regional and cultural setting of Broome in northern WA next year,” he said.

“We were given an invitation and challenge at this year’s Forum in Naarm from the Indigenous-led Funds community to see what the journey ahead is for community foundations and Indigenous-led philanthropy, so the Kimberley setting will be perfect to help us take steps together.”

CFAus is convening an Advisory Group to help plan the Rubibi/Broome national Forum. The aim is to form a group of up to 10 people from community foundations in diverse locations with varied experience to help inform the content of the program. It’s anticipated that the group will meet online once a month starting in February 2027.

Cherie Heslington, CEO of Aarnja, a Regional Peak Kimberley Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation and foundation, said: “We are really proud to be partnering with CFAus for the National Community Foundations Forum 2027.

“This is going to be the first event of its kind in the Kimberley and it’s important to be hosting other community funds in beautiful Rubibi, to join us on Country.

“There’ll be opportunities for learning and getting a deep cultural immersion, as well as holding important discussions around community funds, the role that Indigenous-led Funds play and how we come together to further build out the ecosystem.

“We’re very much looking forward to co-hosting everyone on Country next September.”

If you’d like to express interest in being a part of the Advisory Group or have any questions, please email Anna Marinovich at anna@cfaustralia.org.au.

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