Partnerships

Building Strong Partnerships for Sustainable Impact

At First Nations Economics, we believe partnerships are fundamental to our mission of driving positive change and economic empowerment within First Nations communities. We believe that collaboration enhances our impact, promotes shared learning, and leads to more sustainable and culturally appropriate outcomes.
Our partnerships span a diverse range of organisations, each playing a vital role in our journey towards Indigenous economic prosperity. We actively engage with government agencies, where we evaluate programs, develop economic frameworks, and provide critical policy advice. We also work hand-in-hand with community organisations, directly supporting their initiatives through evaluations, business strategy development, and capacity enhancement. Our commitment to partnership includes the corporate sector, where we deliver impactful training programs focused on Indigenous self-determination and cultural awareness.
These collaborations reflect our dedication to fostering a deeper understanding of First Nations perspectives and economic priorities across all sectors of society. We firmly believe that by working together, we can create a more equitable and prosperous future for everyone.
If you are ready to partner with First Nations Economics and make a tangible impact on the economic empowerment of First Nations communities, we encourage you to contact us – info@firstnationseconomics.com

Our Current Partners/Supporters

Gurminder Saro

Interim Chair

Associate Professor Rick Macourt is a proud, queer Gumbaynggirr man, lawyer, and economic specialist. He leads First Nations Economics as Managing Director of Strategy and Foundation and serves as Associate Dean of First Nations Strategy and Services at the University of Sydney.

With over 15 years of experience spanning government, corporate, and not-for-profit sectors, Rick is deeply committed to advancing the economic development of First Peoples. As the former Director of First Nations Expenditure and Outcomes at NSW Treasury, he spearheaded the state’s inaugural Indigenous expenditure reporting processes and established the groundbreaking First Nations budget process in 2021/22. Previously, Rick held an executive role at the Westpac Group, overseeing First Nations affairs, and has a rich history in government, monitoring, evaluation, and negotiation, with senior positions at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, City of Sydney, and Standards Australia.

Rick is a published author with Oxford University Press, a member of the First Nations Advisory Board of Siemens Australia, and a Non-Executive Director on the board of Barnardos Australia.