Our Advocacy, representing our Members, is driven by the following principles:
- We represent the voices, needs, and aspirations of First Nations Members, ensuring they have control over decisions that affect them.
- Our advocacy is grounded in cultural values, respect for Country, Elders, languages, and customs.
- Our advocacy is transparent, accountable, and responsive to Members input.
- We build strong, respectful relationships with stakeholders, governments and allies, to amplify First Nations voices without compromising Member priorities.
- We maintain independence from political or external pressures, ensuring advocacy reflects our Member priorities, not outside agendas.
- We focus on strengths, resilience, and success stories of First Nations Members rather than deficit narratives.
In 2024 – 25, FNMA undertook a number of submissions and consultations with government to ensure our sector was heard, outlining their needs barriers and opportunities to improve our sector.
- Coalition of Peaks
- Pre-Budget 2025/26 Submission to the Australian Treasury
- Digital Inclusion.
FNMA was successful in the Commonwealth Government providing additional funding to the sector of $12 million over 3 years.