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Health professional wins Indigenous leadership award

Health professional, Patricia Fleming has taken out the Indigenous Leadership award at this year’s Women of Western Sydney Awards, held in Parramatta City.

Patricia is a proud Gamilaroi/Wayilwan woman who has dedicated her career to improving the health and well-being of Aboriginal communities. …

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Murrin Bridge shines during NSW Governor visit

Murrin Bridge Preschool and Community Hub left a lasting impression on Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, and her husband, Mr Dennis Wilson, during their visit last week.

Murrin Bridge LALC CEO, Narelle Hall, shared “They went home with five pictures from the kids!”…

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Save the Date: 2025 Statewide Conference

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is excited to announce that we will be hosting a Statewide Conference on 28 & 29 October 2025. The conference will be held in Sydney at the Rydges Parramatta, Rosehill.

The 2025 Statewide Conference will be an opportunity for NSWALC and Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs) to come together to celebrate our achievements and collectively shape the future of Land Rights.…

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Your Feedback on NSWALC Programs, Grants and Training

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is inviting you to have your say about your experiences with NSWALC’s grants, programs and training.

Your feedback and insights are important for us to know, so we can improve what we do to better meet your needs.…

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Freedom Ride Fact Sheet

In February 1965, a number of University of Sydney students, including Charles Perkins, embarked on a bus tour of regional New South Wales, aiming to oppose racial discrimination and expose the mistreatment of Aboriginal people.

Image courtesy of Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales and Courtesy SEARCH Foundation

Inspired by protests against racial segregation in the United States, the students formed the Student Action for Aborigines (SAFA) and planned a fact-finding mission to confront the practice of segregation and discrimination in rural and regional NSW.…

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NSWALC Announces Interim Chief Executive Officer

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is pleased to inform the Land Rights Network that Ms Heidi Hardy has been appointed NSWALC Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following the forthcoming departure of CEO Yuseph Deen from the organisation.

Heidi Hardy is a proud descendant of the Ngemba people from Brewarrina and Ualaroi peoples of Angledool, both located in North West New South Wales.…

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CEO Recruitment Update

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is moving forward with the recruitment of a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The role of CEO is crucial in guiding NSWALC’s strategic direction and supporting the commitment to Aboriginal communities across New South Wales.…

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NSWALC Annual Report Now Available Online

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is pleased to inform the Land Rights Network that the NSWALC Annual Report 2023-2024 is now available online.

The NSWALC Annual Report was presented to The Hon. David Harris MP, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty on 31 October 2024.…

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Join the NSW Aboriginal Land Council Youth Advisory Committee

Great news! The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) has extended the application deadline for the 2024 Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). You now have until Wednesday November 13, 2024, to apply.

This is an incredible chance for young people to boost their skills and make the difference.…