Blakollective

Blakollective is a network and capacity-building program for young First Nations activists, organisers and community advocates who are established in their work. It provides online bi-monthly meetings and in-person retreats to build skills, wellbeing, cultural exchange, movement-building and networks of support. Participants collaborate, share tools and resources, and discuss political perspectives and national policy issues. The program is run at no cost to participants and supported by FYA's First Nations team.

Online bi-monthly meetings, in-person retreats, networking with other First Nations changemakers, skillsharing, wellbeing supports, AUSLAN interpretation and live captioning for webinars.

Applicants must be aged between 18 and 35 years, be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and be established in their community and work across advocacy, activism or organising (including leading or building organisations, campaigns and movements).

Selection by a panel of existing Blakollective members; applicants were assessed against criteria including age, First Nations identity and established advocacy/organising work. Contact via the program email for enquiries.