First Nations Foundations – FNF’s Train-the-Trainer | Adelaide SA
2026 Train-the-Trainer Program – Expressions of Interest Now Open for Adelaide!
First Nations Foundation is inviting Expressions of Interest for our 2026 Train-the-Trainer programs.
This program is designed for people working alongside Mob in community, particularly those in the not-for-profit and community services sectors, who play an important role in supporting First Nations financial wellbeing.
Participants will be trained to deliver First Nations Foundation’s nationally recognized Financial Fitness Program — a program created For Mob, By Mob. The training equips participants with the knowledge, tools and confidence to take these skills back into community, helping to strengthen financial literacy and build long-term money confidence in culturally safe and practical ways.
Mentor Prerequisites:
- Do you work directly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
- Do you have capacity to facilitate workshops and/or have conversations about good money habits with clients in addition to your general duties?
- Are you committed to providing attendance information and feedback via online survey data to FNF quarterly?
- Are you available to attend a 2 day in person workshop in to be accredited?
- Do you have or are you willing to get a Working with Children check in the states and/or territories where you work? *Note this may or may not be required depending on the cohorts you work with.
- Are you able to cover the cost of your travel to attend the training? If you’re unable to cover the cost, please complete the relevant section on the EOI form and a FNF team member will be in touch.
*Note: there is no requirement for Mentors to identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We do however require successful applicants to demonstrate that they engage on a day-to-day basis with First Nations clients or students and have the relationships to provide this type of support.
Before training:
On acceptance into an upcoming Mentor training, participants will be provided with pre-reading materials, and will be expected to have completed the online My Money Dream modules prior to attending the 2 day training.
Learning Objectives:
The Financial Fitness Mentor program upskills and provides ongoing coaching to participants using FNF’s Financial Fitness training, enabling them to conduct similar workshops within their workplace and community.
Focusing on cultural immersion, strength-based learning and open discussions about money and breaking down barriers. Participants will also have access to a facilitator guide designed to support:
- One-on-one money conversations with community members
- Delivery of money management workshops
- Assisting community members with their monthly budgets
- Assisting community members to set and achieve money goals
2-day Mentor training format:
A critical focus for FNF in the delivery of this Mentor training is to ensure that it is embedded in culture. Noting that not all Mentor participants will identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, we will commence the session with a cultural activity and welcome from local Traditional Owners.
Participants will then be taken through FNF’s Culture and Money (cultural competency) training, the Financial Fitness program, and then Facilitator training. They will then be assessed on their capability by grouping up to facilitate a module of the Financial Fitness training to the broader training group.
FNF will provide the following:
- Accommodation for 1-2 nights
- Cultural activity
- Catering (on training days)
- Access to FNF’s On Country Mentor resource portal including facilitation materials
- Workshop venue
- All pre-training requirements and impact surveys
- Certificate of accreditation