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NAIDOC Week 2021 – Heal Country!

2 July 2021

NAIDOC Week 2021 – Heal Country!

NAIDOC 2021 is almost upon us; with the important theme this year of Heal Country with the week being celebrated from Sunday July 4 – Sunday July 11.

Heal Country is of particular significance to the Land Rights network, as it reflects your continued advocacy for increased and robust Culture and Heritage protections, through your work and leadership role in your communities.…

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NSWALC 2021/22 FY Grants Round – Now Open!

2 July 2021

NSWALC 2021/22 FY Grants Round – Now Open!

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is pleased to announce that the 2021/22 FY Round of the NSWALC Community Fund (NCF) is now open.

Eligible LALCs are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to seek a grant from the NCF.…

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The NSWALC Strategic Plan Supplement 2021-2022

1 July 2021

The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) has made available the NSWALC Strategic Plan Supplement 2021-2022.

NSWALC STRATEGIC PLAN 2018 – 2022

NSWALC’s Strategic Plan 2018-2022 (available viawww.alc.org.au) sets out our agenda to secure a better future for Aboriginal peoples in NSW and to maximise the social, cultural, economic, and political potential of our land and people.…

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Joint Network Message: LALC Meetings and other Matters

28 June 2021

LALC Members Meetings:

 As per previous Network Messages, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, LALCs were advised during 2020 to avoid holding members meetings unless it was absolutely critical. As the risks associated with COVID-19 eased in NSW, LALCs were encouraged to resume holding regular members meetings with appropriate COVID-19 safety management plans.…

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Performance Audit of Aboriginal Land Claim Processes

23 June 2021

Performance Audit of Aboriginal Land Claim Processes

The Audit Office of New South Wales is conducting a performance audit to assess whether government agencies are effectively facilitating and administering Aboriginal land claim processes.

The audit will focus on the activities of the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, the Department of Premier and Cabinet NSW (including the Office of the Registrar), and the NSW Aboriginal Land Council.…

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Resignation of NSWALC CEO

13 June 2021

Resignation of NSWALC CEO

New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council CEO, James Christian has resigned after four and half years in the job.

Mr Christian said after taking a break with his family he would be taking up a new role that supports the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.…

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NSWALC to Distribute Hand Sanitiser to Assist LALCs

22 February 2021

NSWALC will distribute a hand sanitiser dispensing station and three months’ worth of sanitiser refills to LALCs to assist them to operate safely in the current COVID-19 environment.

NSWALC Chairperson Anne Dennis thanked the NSW State Government for their assistance in resourcing the supply of sanitiser and dispensers. …