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Understanding Indigenous Data Sovereignty
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Nov 11 2026
Understanding Indigenous Data Sovereignty

To help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations understand what Data Sovereignty means and why it matters...

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Grant Writing Part 2 Strengthening your application (Foundational)
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Oct 14 2026
Grant Writing Part 2 Strengthening your application (Foundational)

Take your grant writing skills to the next level! In this 2-hour practical session, we’ll focus on developing stronger proposals...

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Leading from the Chair – Pt 3 of 3
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Oct 07 2026
Leading from the Chair – Pt 3 of 3

This session explores the Chairperson’s role in leading strong, culturally grounded governance...

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Running Effective and Culturally Respectful meeting – Pt 2 of 3
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Sep 23 2026
Running Effective and Culturally Respectful meeting – Pt 2 of 3

Let us help you build confidence and practical skills in participating board meetings...

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Plan and Prep for your meetings Pt1 of 3 – Meeting Management
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Sep 09 2026
Plan and Prep for your meetings Pt1 of 3 – Meeting Management

Let us help you build confidence and practical skills in participating board meetings...

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Indigenous Peoples and AI: Defending Rights, Shaping Futures
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Aug 12 2026
Indigenous Peoples and AI: Defending Rights, Shaping Futures

This engaging session will feature inspiring guest speakers from diverse Indigenous cultures, exploring how artificial intelligence intersects with Indigenous rights and futures...

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Walking the Path to Your First Board Role: Culturally Grounded Governance
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Jul 15 2026
Walking the Path to Your First Board Role: Culturally Grounded Governance

We'll explore Two-Way governance and how to balance cultural obligation with corporate responsibilities in this webinar...

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Start the Grant Writing Process (Foundational)
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May 13 2026
Start the Grant Writing Process (Foundational)

This practical webinar is perfect for anyone wanting to build confidence and skills in securing funding for their projects...

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Reading and Interpreting Financial Reports Pt 2 (Foundational)
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Apr 01 2026
Reading and Interpreting Financial Reports Pt 2 (Foundational)

Build your confidence in understanding what financial reports really say about your organisation’s performance...

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Understanding the Financial Board Environment – Part 1
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Mar 04 2026
Understanding the Financial Board Environment – Part 1

Foundation-level session that helps board members build confidence in their financial and legal responsibilities...

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    • Centre your culture
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    • Overview
    • When to assess your governance
    • Know your people
    • Learn from history
    • Assess your purpose and vision
    • Recognise your internal culture
    • Map your assets
    • Monitor your wider environment
    • Plan for the future
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  • Your people triangle
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Factsheet: First Nations women in governance

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Factsheet: First Nations women in governance

Women play an important role in strengthening their families and groups. Harnessing their skills, cultural knowledge and experience makes governance healthier and stronger.

This factsheet offers an overview of First Nations women in governance. For more in-depth knowledge, explore the additional resources in the Toolkit.

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