NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) and the Land Rights Network mourn the passing of Lee Patterson, a proud Kamilaroi man, who was there for all.
Lee will be remembered for his commitment and dedication to the Land Rights network and his extensive involvement as Manager and Member of the Guyra LALC and as Regional Manager of the NSWALC Northern Tablelands Region Office before amalgamation with the Northern Region as it is known today.…
NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) and the Land Rights Network mourn the passing of Joyce Caroline Clague (nee Mercy), a proud Yaegl/Gumbayngirr/Bundjalung woman and trailblazer for her people.
Joyce will be remembered for her commitment and dedication to Aboriginal Health, Education, Land Rights, Aboriginal Medical, Legal and Children’s Services, Art, Women’s Rights and more.…
Yarpa is celebrating the latest graduates of its flagship business accelerator program, Yarpa Grow, and the first cohort delivered in partnership with Western Sydney University.
Co-designed to support the sustainable growth and success of First Nations businesses, Yarpa Grow launched its partnership with the Western Sydney University in May this year.…
The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) expresses its gratitude to Chief Executive Officer Yuseph Deen, who has announced his resignation.
NSWALC Chairperson, Raymond Kelly highlighted that Mr. Deen leaves the organisation and the Land Rights network in a strong position.…
NSW Aboriginal students now have more time to apply for the NSW Aboriginal Land Council’s (NSWALC) Educational Scholarship.
NSWALC’s Educational Scholarship provides two $10,000 scholarships and is open to NSW Aboriginal students in their second to last year of study of a degree at a tertiary institution.…
An Aboriginal Land Claims Consolidated Service Charter (Charter) is now available.
The Charter has been developed in partnership by Crown Lands, the Office of the Registrar Aboriginal Land Rights Act, and the NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC).…
The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is urging the Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) network to actively participate in Aboriginal Affairs’ NSW Community Survey.
The survey aims to gather information to enhance Aboriginal Affairs’ capability in supporting communities.…
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.…
The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) is deeply concerned with the debate surrounding the proposed Regis gold mine in Blayney and the weaponisation of Aboriginal culture to serve political and commercial interests.
NSWALC has long advocated for long overdue meaningful and just Aboriginal Culture and Heritage (ACH) law reform at both the State and Federal level that provides protection for ACH values whilst providing greater certainty for all stakeholders and interests. …
The Brewarrina Local Aboriginal Land Council (Brewarrina LALC) and the NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) are celebrating the resolution of the state’s oldest land claim.
Lodged in 1984, the claim over the Brewarrina Common has been resolved by Aboriginal Land Agreement between Brewarrina LALC, NSWALC, and the NSW Government almost 40 years to the day.…
