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9 - 11 SEPTEMBER | INTERCONTINENTAL ADELAIDE

INVESTING IN FIRST NATIONS HOUSING STRATEGY & THE STRENGTH OF SELF-DETERMINATION

The 2025 National First Nations Housing & Homelessness Forum is now CPD Accredited. Attendees will receive 7 points per day, with a certificate immediately following the event.

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Welcome to the National First Nations Housing & Homelessness Forum

Meeting on Kaurna Land, the National First Nations Housing and Homelessness Forum brings together influential voices from across the nation to share knowledge and experiences in housing supply and capacity, with a focus on the policies driving change in homelessness and participation for Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander communities.


This forum provides a unique opportunity to connect with Indigenous and mainstream housing providers, government representatives, social services, architects, construction companies, and investors committed to making a positive impact on the housing needs of First Nations people.


Powerful Indigenous voices from across Australia stand together on this Advisory Board. Their knowledge has built this forum focused on community innovation and the future of Indigenous self-determination. As leaders across the housing spectrum from homelessness to culturally safe housing they bring deep expertise and lived
experience. They are committed to sharing key insights shaping the sector through open discussion practical solutions and actionable change.

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Multiple challenges and triumphs from across the Country; Learn from the experts on home ownership, funding pathways, and regional construction

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Lived Experience shaping policy and supporting communities

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Hear from those telling the story of First Nations housing development and driving solutions to housing affordability

Stay Up to Date

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Take a look at highlights from previous years

Our Advisory Board & Key Speakers

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Cheryl Axleby

Head of Aboriginal Housing

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Stacey Broadbent

CEO

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Suzanne Naden

CEO

SA Housing Trust

Aboriginal Community
Housing Ltd.

Bungree Housing

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De-Joel Upkett

CEO

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Naomi Anstess

Big Boss

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Desarae Sibosado

A/CEO

Ngwala Willumbong
Aboriginal Corporation

Northern Territory
Indigenous Business
Network

Djarindjin Aboriginal
Corporation

STRENGTHEN CULTURE AND CONNECTION
WONGEE MIA WORKSHOP & CULTURAL CRUISE

Thursday, 11 September 2025

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Join a culturally immersive workshop on Day 3 of the forum to connect with Kaurna Traditional Owners and explore Adelaide's deep history. Learn from Ruah’s award-winning Wongee Mia program through interactive discussions and small group work focused on practical housing solutions. The day concludes with a Port River Cultural Cruise led by Elder Allan Sumner, sharing dreaming stories that highlight the powerful link between place, heritage, and housing.

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The presenters relevance and the chairs overviews and summaries were on point.

Andrew Gardiner

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NEW OPPORTUNITIES AND STORIES OF DEVELOPMENT:

Learn from other states innovations around increasing home ownership,
rent-to-buy programs, and more​

Learn

Reduce homelessness by tackling the underlying determinants and providing
effective and affordable housing solutions​​

Improve Indigenous experiences across the housing continuum, from
homelessness to home ownership

Learning how focusing on health outcomes and families is overcoming
overcrowding

Streamline accreditation processes to expand capacity & attract commercial
investment to build your supply

Collaborate with those at the decision-making table for housing policy

Prepare your community for a future of Indigenous enterprise and growth

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Who Should Attend?

Sectors:

  • Community Housing Providers, NFPs and Social Services

  • ACCOs, and ACCHOs

  • State Government, Federal Government, Local Government

  • Real Estate, Finance and Superannuation

  • Developers, Civil Engineers, Architects

Hear more about:
Housing Programs, Affordable Housing, Community Housing, Housing Strategy, Housing Development, Social Housing, Tenancy Advisory, Property Advisory, Indigenous Homelessness, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Enterprises, Indigenous Housing and Infrastructure Development

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Explore the Forum

LEADERSHIP:

  • C-suite & Executives

  • Executive Director

  • Executive Manager

  • General Manager (GM)

  • Director​

  • Senior Manager

  • Head of Department

  • Team Lead

  • Program Manager

  • Project Lead

Venue

InterContinental Adelaide by IHG

North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

 

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CONTACT US

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Phone: +61 2 8378 4334
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