Tamworth, NSW – The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is proud to announce a 3-year sponsorship of the inaugural Aboriginal Ranger Gathering, hosted by Tamworth Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) and the Walaaybaa Rangers from 16–20 June 2025 at Trelawney Station near Tamworth.…
469th NSWALC Council Meeting
The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) met for its 469th meeting commencing Wednesday, 7 May 2025 to Thursday, 8 May 2025.
Over the two days, Councillors participated in a strategic workshop and discussed the critical challenges and opportunities faced by NSWALC, LALCs and communities toward achieving the goals outlined in the Strategic Plan 2022-26.…
468th NSWALC Council Meeting
The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) met for its 468th meeting from Tuesday, 25 March 2025 to Thursday, 27 March 2025.
Over the three days, Councillors participated in a strategic workshop and discussed the critical challenges and opportunities faced by NSWALC, LALCs and communities toward achieving the goals outlined in the Strategic Plan 2022-26.…
463rd NSWALC Council Meeting
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 CommitteeÂ
The Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Chairperson Kelly as its representative on the Me Mel (Goat Island) Transfer Committee.…
461st NSWALC Council Meeting
The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) held its 461st meeting on Wednesday, 4 September 2024. Several topics were discussed during the one-day meeting, including:
Sponsorship of the Elders Olympics
The Council has approved a sponsorship package for the 2025 Elders Olympics.…
Media statement: NSWALC thanks Minister Burney for her advocacy
The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) congratulates Wiradjuri woman and Minister for Indigenous Australians, The Hon. Linda Burney, for her advocacy and passion for making a difference in Aboriginal people’s lives after announcing her retirement last week.
NSWALC Chairperson, Cr Raymond Kelly, hailed Ms Burney’s commitment to public service, reconciliation and Closing the Gap.…
United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) has finalised participation and advocacy at the 2024 United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) in Geneva.
Established in 2007 with the mandate to provide the Human Rights Council with expertise and advice on the rights of Indigenous Peoples, it assists Member States in achieving their goals of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.…
Applications Open for NSW Aboriginal Land Council’s Educational Scholarship for 2025
The NSW Aboriginal Land Council’s (NSWALC) Educational Scholarship is now open for applications from today, 1 July 2024.
NSWALC’s Educational Scholarship provides two $10,000 scholarships and is aimed at NSW Aboriginal students in their penultimate year of study at university. In addition, the Scholarship recipients receive a valuable six-week paid internship, allowing students to apply their knowledge from their field of study.…
455th NSWALC Council Meeting
The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) met for its 455th Meeting on Thursday 21 March 2024 in Parramatta.
The meeting was the first meeting of the new Council since the NSWALC Elections were held in February 2024.
The 455th meeting followed a 2½ day induction schedule for Councillors.…
Applications Open: 2024-25 Round of the NSWALC Regional Event Grants
The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2024-25 Round of the 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.…