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First Nations Partnership Playbook

First Nations Partnership Playbook

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​The First Nations Partnership Playbook provides clear, practical guidance to public servants new to, or wishing to further develop skills in, working in partnership with First Nations people, communities, and organisations.

​This learning experience has been provided by the Australian Public Service Commission.

Participant benefits

  • ​Foundations of partnership, including strong partnership elements.
  • ​The six functions of government as a partner.
  • ​The partnership process, including setting shared priorities, implementing government decisions and maturing partnerships.

Suitable for

All staff.

Considerations

​The First Nations Partnership Playbook provides the APS with practical guidance and best-practice examples on working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Playbook is not prescriptive, as each partnership will be unique, requiring the partners to determine arrangements that best suit their shared objectives.

Category and User Level

This resource aligns with the Engagement and Partnership Craft at the Foundation level.

Topics
Stakeholder engagement
First Nations
Partnership
Categories
Engagement & Partnership
Diversity and Inclusion
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19 March 2026

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