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This library holds a chosen collection of useful tools, guides, and resources in the social enterprise sector. You can explore guides, articles, and more to support your journey. If you're starting a social enterprise, facing sector challenges, or looking into the impact economy, you’ll find something useful here.

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  • Aboriginal-style dot painting featuring a circular central design surrounded by blue and purple patterns, with repeated curved shapes radiating outward.

    The Sleeping Giant Rises

    Reports
    First Nations

    This report from Supply Nation looks at the growth of First Nations businesses in Australia. It shows how these businesses are creating jobs, building strong communities, and contributing to the economy. The report also highlights the opportunities and challenges for future growth.

    The Sleeping Giant Rises
  • Abstract artwork with Reconciliation Australia and Community Truth-telling Pathways logos on a soft red background.

    Truth-Telling Resource Hub

    Guides
    First Nations

    This resource page from Reconciliation Australia shares learning materials about truth-telling in Australia. It includes guides, reports and videos that explain what truth-telling is and why it matters for reconciliation with First Nations peoples.

    Truth-Telling Resource Hub
  • Two smiling conference attendees wearing lanyards standing before green marble wall.

    United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

    Reports
    First Nations

    The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) sets out the global standards for the rights, dignity and wellbeing of Indigenous Peoples. Adopted by the United Nations in 2007, it affirms Indigenous Peoples’ rights to culture, land, self-determination and participation in decision making. The Declaration guides governments, organisations and communities toward respectful and fair relationships.

    United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
  • Indigenous-inspired icon and the text “Your Next Generation Measurement and Evaluation Platform.”

    Wathaga: Measurement and Evaluation (M&E) platform

    Platforms
    First Nations

    Wathaga is an online tool made for First Nations programs and organisations. It helps teams collect, store and understand data in a safe and respectful way. Wathaga is built to protect community ownership of data and support cultural values and ethical use.

    Wathaga: Measurement and Evaluation (M&E) platform
  • White wattle flowers blooming on eucalyptus branches against a blue sky background.

    What does Truth-telling for Social Change Look Like?

    Webinars
    First Nations

    BlakCast hosted a powerful webinar exploring the role of truth-telling in social change. In collaboration with John-Paul Janke, Joshua Creamer, and Stacey Thomas, the session examined how organisations can support healing, justice, and reconciliation by centring equity, community, and courageous conversations.

    What does Truth-telling for Social Change Look Like?
  • Cover of the Australian Human Rights Commission's "Women in Native Title: Native Title Report 2024 — Community Guide," dated April 2024, with a blue sky and tree canopy background and a decorative Indigenous dotted wave pattern.

    Women in Native Title: Native Title Report 2024

    Reports
    First Nations

    This community guide summarises the Australian Human Rights Commission's 2024 Native Title Report, which focuses on First Nations women's experiences of the native title system. It presents stories from women across Australia showing how the system fails to deliver justice, and calls for major reform. It is relevant to advocates, policymakers, community organisations and anyone working in land justice or First Nations rights.

    Women in Native Title: Native Title Report 2024

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