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463rd NSWALC Council Meeting

25 October, 2024

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) held its 463rd meeting on Wednesday, 16 October 2024. A variety of important topics were discussed during this one-day meeting, including:

Me Mel (Goat Island) Transfer Committee 

The Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Chairperson Kelly as its representative on the Me Mel (Goat Island) Transfer Committee. This Committee is dedicated to the co-design of new ownership, governance, and management model options for the Me Mel transfer, ensuring a collaborative approach with the Aboriginal community.

This initiative reflects our commitment to engaging with the community and respecting Aboriginal heritage in this important process.

For more information about the Me Mel Transfer Committee and its objectives, please visit the official website: Me-Mel (Goat Island).

NSW Truth-telling

Council worked through NSWALC’s stance on the New South Wales truth telling process, agreeing on a number of key principles. The principles will serve as a foundation for our ongoing work. These include: 

  • Education and Awareness
  • Acknowledgement of Historical Injustices
  • Respect for Aboriginal Knowledge
  • Transparency and Accountability
  • Respect for Aboriginal Voices
  • Healing and Reconciliation

NSWALC CEO Recruitment 

The Council has taken significant steps in the recruitment of the new CEO for the NSWALC by appointing an executive search firm to oversee the process.

NSWALC is committed to keeping the network informed and will provide further updates shortly, including details about the opening of the application process for this important role.

Aboriginal Community Connector Program 

The Council recently met with Casey Howard, the Tamworth Aboriginal Community Connector, to discuss the progress of the Community Connectors Program. Currently active in seven communities across New South Wales, this program aims to support and empower young Aboriginal people to reach their learning potential.

By connecting youth to their culture and Country, and facilitating access to community supports, the program plays a vital role in fostering personal growth and educational success. To find out more about the program, visit our website: Aboriginal Community Connector.

Investment Update

The Council received the NSWALC Investment Fund report for September 2024. The Fund had a return of 0.6% for the month and 11.4% for the past year.

Council Wrap up video

To keep the network informed about recent Council decisions, Deputy Chairperson Ross Hampton has shared some highlights from the latest meeting in a video update. We encourage everyone to watch and stay informed about our initiatives and decisions.

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