Children's Ground is redefining First Nations futures

Children’s Ground is redefining First Nations futures with a bold, 25-year strategy led by community, for community.

Transformative gains in education, employment, and wellbeing are already visible. With a $10 million commitment from the Goodman Foundation, the movement is scaling its evidence-based work to drive lasting, intergenerational change for First Nations communities.

• 14%-68% increase in children aged 0-5 years accessing early learning and culturally-centred education
• 87% of families reported that children’s physical and emotional health and wellbeing have improved
• $10 million, five-year commitment from Goodman to support strategic growth.

This long-term strategy is already showing transformative results. In Central Australia Mparntwe (Alice Springs), evidence demonstrates how Children’s Ground’s 25 year approach has made important progress in early childhood education, health, employment, culture and local empowerment. 

“What’s so remarkable about Goodman’s support is its flexibility. It’s not about ticking boxes; it’s about enabling long-term, community-led change,” says Jane Vadiveloo, CEO of Children’s Ground. “We can allocate resources to where they are needed most, whether that's early childhood education, health promotion, or economic development.”

With Goodman’s support, Children’s Ground is now expanding its impact to more communities in Mparntwe, building a future where First Nations systems of governance and knowledge are at the core of community wellbeing.