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Applications for the NSWALC Regional Event Grants 2023-24 Close Soon

Applications for the 2023-24 round of the NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) Regional Event Grants close soon, on Sunday 30 April.

The NSWALC Regional Event Grants program

Events chosen for a NSWALC Regional Event Grant must support and promote Aboriginal culture and/or sporting achievement, have Aboriginal participation and be of regional significance for Aboriginal peoples in NSW.…

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NSWALC Council Communique – Meeting 440

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) met for its 440th meeting in Parramatta from Wednesday 15 March to Thursday 16 March 2023.

A number of topics were discussed, including a review of the Land Dealings Policy, a revised 2022-2023 Budget and expansion of the Aboriginal Community Connector initiative, to include four additional communities.…

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Breaking Ground at Murrin Bridge

Big celebrations at Murrin Bridge recently, with a special ceremony marking the start of a building project that will transform the community.

Community members gathered for a ‘turning of the sod’ ceremony, to mark the beginning of a much-needed preschool extension and community hub.…

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NSWALC Council Communique – Meeting 439

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) met for its 439th meeting in Parramatta from Wednesday 15 February to Thursday 16 February 2023.

A number of topics were discussed, including areas below.

NSWALC Educational Scholarship

The NSWALC Council has made a decision on the two successful applicants for the 2023 NSWALC Educational Scholarship.…

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Bringing Their Spirits Home: Aboriginal Soldiers in World War Ⅰ

35,000 kilometres is a very long way to travel.

That’s the distance Joe Flick clocked up, to complete his work with the Winston Churchill Trust on a project called “Bringing Their Spirits Home”, to increase the recognition of World War Ⅰ Aboriginal soldiers in Australia and internationally.…

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Applications Open – 2023-24 Round of the NSWALC Regional Event Grants

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2023-24 round of NSWALC Regional Event Grants

The NSWALC Regional Event Grants program

Events chosen for a NSWALC Regional Event Grant must support and promote Aboriginal culture and/or sporting achievement, have Aboriginal participation and be of regional significance for Aboriginal peoples in NSW.…

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New Local Aboriginal Land Council Area to join the Land Rights Network

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is very pleased to announce that a new Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) area has been constituted to join the Land Rights Network.

The NSW Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, the Hon. Ben Franklin MLC has constituted the Wangaaypuwan Local Aboriginal Land Council Area by order published in the NSW Government Gazette.…

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Week of Action for the Voice referendum

NSWALC is encouraging local Aboriginal communities in NSW to read and listen to information being provided about the Voice referendum during the Week of Action, which started on Saturday.

NSWALC believes the Voice to Parliament will help ensure the voices of Aboriginal people are heard loud and clear.…