Bill and Marg Armstrong
Dear Steph and Community First Development team,
Congratulations on reaching 25 years! It is a significant anniversary without doubt. We know though that behind this count of years are countless success stories of communities achieving their dreams with your expertise and support from generous donors and volunteers.
We wish you success for the future and continued grit and strength for the big conversations so others may see and value the disadvantage gap that Community First Development is closing.
Best wishes
Bill and Marg Armstrong
Bill was the former Co-Chair, Community First Development (2009-2019)
Those of us at Community First Development who have had the privilege of working with Bill often reflect on his remarkable leadership, deep humility, and unwavering vision for a more just and inclusive world—one that truly supports and uplifts First Nations peoples, migrants, and refugees.
For more than 65 years, Bill has dedicated his life to this vision, contributing extraordinary "sweat equity" and wisdom. His impact spans dozens of countries, including here in Australia, where his commitment to co-creating change through Community First Development has left a lasting legacy.
Thank you, Bill, for your tireless service, your generous spirit, and your lifelong pursuit of equity and dignity for all.
Bill with his Community First Development colleagues at the launch of his biography.
Left to Right - Anne Martin, former Director and now member Research and Ethics Committee, Community First Development, Bill Armstrong AO, Stephanie Harvey, CEO, Community First Development & Ian Hamm, Director, Community First Development.
With CEO, Stephanie Harvey.
With Chair, Karen Milward, on receipt of the Bill Armstrong AO Human Rights Award at Bill’s retirement.
With Bill Armstrong AO Human Rights Award recipient, Fiona Crockford, at the World Community Development conference.
Bill at a smoking ceremony conducted by Kodak Cornwall at the opening of the Bindjareb Centre, Pinjarra, WA.