Aboriginal Affairs NSW major sponsorships
Aboriginal Affairs NSW provides sponsorship for several major events on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with the NSW Government’s Sponsorship Policy.
These sponsorships recognise the importance of major events in supporting Aboriginal communities and people to celebrate culture together.
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Yabun Festival 2025
Location: Victoria Park, Camperdown, Sydney, NSW
Event date: 26 January 2025
Sponsorship amount: $30,000
Summary: Yabun Festival celebrates and showcases the strength, resilience, and culture of Aboriginal communities across the greater Sydney region and New South Wales.
The sponsorship agreement includes an Aboriginal Affairs NSW stall and promotion of AANSW at the festival, in the media and online.
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NSW Koori Knockout Rugby League Carnival 2025
Location: Tamworth, NSW
Event dates: 2-6 October 2025
Sponsorship amount: $250,000
Summary: One of the largest Aboriginal community events in Australia, the NSW Koori Knockout showcases the athletic talents of Aboriginal men, women and young people. It is a significant celebration of Community and Culture for Aboriginal people in NSW.
Aboriginal Affairs NSW is the Platinum Partner of this event and Naming Rights Partner of the Men’s Competition. The sponsorship agreement includes an Aboriginal Affairs NSW stall, 40 weekend entry passes, branding opportunities at the event and online, and promotion during live broadcasts.
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Freedom Rides 60th Anniversary Gala Dinner 2025
Location: Sydney, NSW
Event date: 12 February 2025
Sponsorship amount: $90,000
Summary: Aboriginal communities from NSW came together to acknowledge the 60th Anniversary of the Freedom Rides at a special gala dinner in Sydney organised by the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council.
This significant event celebrated the importance of the 1965 Freedom Rides in the fight against racial injustices. The dinner honoured the legacy and courage of the original Freedom Riders.