Common Threads

The fight continues - land back, treaties, justice


For generations, our communities have fought tirelessly across many fronts. It’s because of the decades of protest, activism and advocacy led by our Elders and young people that huge momentum for change has been growing.

Common Threads is a new First Nations led organisation, harnessing the power of First Nations leadership, advocacy and change-making to win transformative change.

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We are forging a new pathway to build Indigenous power and drive systemic change that centres the aspirations of our people - for Country, for community and for our rights.

  • RIGHTS

    We advocate for and activate our rights through legislation, political engagement, movement-building and strong public narratives.

  • COUNTRY

    Our work supports First Nations-led responses to the climate crisis, reparations, preservation of cultural heritage, and campaigns for land back.

  • PEOPLE

    Backing campaigns for strong communities, self-determination and an end to the injustices facing our mob: from housing, to deaths in custody.

Our Team

Common Threads was co-founded by Dr Jackie Huggins AO (Bidjara / Birri Gubba Juru), Larissa Baldwin-Roberts (Widjabul Wia-bul / Bundjalung), and Amelia Telford (Bundjalung and South Sea Islander). Our team of First Nations campaigners and organisers is growing, supported by allies and movement partners.

Millie Telford, Dr Jackie Huggins and Larissa Baldwin-Roberts

our programs

Over the past five years, our team has led a range of movement-building and storytelling projects: from groundbreaking Passing the Message Stick research, to Common Threads summits bringing together hundreds of people in Magand-jin and Gimuy.

In 2025, Common Threads officially launched as an independent, non-profit organisation. We are building national campaigns for truth, Treaties, land rights and climate justice - while providing support and resources to grassroots movements across the continent. We honour the leadership, knowledge and vision already held in communities and we work inclusively, backing collective action.

  • TOGETHER FOR TREATY

    Building a movement of mob and allies to create unstoppable momentum for truth-telling and Treaties. Get involved here!

  • COUNTRY & CLIMATE

    Connecting and amplifying First Nations people who are protecting Country and leading climate solutions at a local, national and global level.

  • MOVEMENT SUPPORT

    Backing grassroots movements for justice through regranting, training, convening and support.

Support common threads

From building collaborations, to financial and in-kind support, there are so many ways organisations and allies from all walks of life can help amplify and scale our work.

We would love to hear from community groups, philanthropists, businesses and organisations with an interest to support our programs. Contact us via info@commonthreads.org.au and we’ll be in touch soon!