NSW Aboriginal Land Council

Thank you to everyone who attended the Mid North Coast Regional Forum last week in Port Macquarie. It was a packed day, which included LALC training, updates as well as discussions around Priority Reform 1 and the Freedom Ride anniversary. Just to name a few... If you want to learn more about Priority Reform 1, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gDSed3ba

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council would like to wish everybody a Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year. See you in 2025!

Our business development grant helped secure $1.4 million in funding from the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation to establish the Salt Water Fresh Water Arts Alliance - an arts social enterprise owned by a consortium of Mid North Coast LALCs. For every $1 invested by NSWALC, we attracted $27 in external funding! www.alc.org.au/our-impact #ArtsAlliance#EconomicGrowth #NSWALC

The Sydney/Newcastle Regional Forum was held recently at Yarpa NSW Indigenous Business & Employment Hub, providing an opportunity for NSWALC to hear feedback from LALCs and discuss priorities. Some of the conversations, over the two days, were around Treaty, where Senior Strategy Officer, Harriette Poiner, discussed NSW CAPO (Coalition of Aboriginal Peak Organisations) Treaty engagement strategy. And Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council had an opportunity to show plans for their state-of-the-art refurbishment. Chairperson, Tony Scholes, shares their vision for the future to support members and community. You can read more about NSW CAPO at: https://lnkd.in/gPbh5BS5 And Gandangara LALC at: https://lnkd.in/gfnY6j2A #Gandangara #LALC #ClosingTheGap

“Bag limits on culturally important species, such as abalone, are a direct attack on Aboriginal fishers." #CulturalFishing #FishingRights

“This is the Aboriginal Land Rights Act operating as it was intended by the Wran Government in 1983 and it’s a great result for Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council and the local Aboriginal community.’’ The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) has welcomed the decision to uphold its appeal regarding a land claim over Crown land associated with a private college site in the Sutherland Shire. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g35PPH4Q #LandRights

It’s been five long years, but Mogo Local Aboriginal Land Council has turned a corner with the opening of its new building, and NSWALC salutes the Mogo LALC board and CEO’s bravery and fight for the local Yuin community. Mogo LALC CEO, Linda Carlson, had this to say about the re-opening: https://lnkd.in/g2icZ9Ju

The Aboriginal flag is a powerful symbol of pride, recognition and resilience for Aboriginal people. NSWALC Chairperson Cr Raymond Kelly said it was disappointing opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s comments on ditching the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags came on the same day as Paul Keating’s famous Redfern Speech in 1992. “Our flag highlights the importance of Aboriginal heritage and culture and is widely embraced as a representation of identity and the ongoing struggle for recognition and rights within Australia,’’ NSWALC Chairperson Councillor Raymond Kelly said. The flag is not intended to challenge or undermine other communities or groups, but to reflect the significance of Aboriginal peoples' experiences, he said.

We’re proud to support over 50 LALC businesses and create 37 procurement opportunities for Yarpa Indigenous Business Members. Plus, we’ve dispersed $1.7 million to boost Aboriginal fishing businesses. Together, we’re driving economic growth and preserving culture! www.alc.org.au/our-impact #AboriginalBusiness#EconomicEmpowerment#NSWALC

Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now Human Rights Day, observed on December 10, marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. This year’s theme highlights the importance of reinforcing First Nations rights through both the Universal Declaration and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. At NSWALC, we are committed to advocating for First Nations communities, focusing on rights to Country, housing, and freedom from discrimination. We continue to push for real change—collaboration, self-determination, and transformative action are essential to improving outcomes for our people. Explore how we’re making a difference in our Social Impact Report. www.alc.org.au/our-impact