Acknowledgement
Aboriginal Affairs NSW acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and the places in which we live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise the unique cultural and spiritual relationship and celebrate the contributions of First Nations peoples to Australia.
Latest Aboriginal Affairs NSW News
Aboriginal organisations unite to Close the Gap in western Sydney
Eleven Aboriginal organisations from Greater Western Sydney recently formed a new formal partnership to Close the Gap on a local level.
‘A cuppa and yarn’: Delivering culturally safe health services on Wiradjuri Country
An Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service on Wiradjuri Country in Hay has led the redevelopment of its clinic to improve cultural safety.
Grants now open to support NAIDOC celebrations across New South Wales
Aboriginal community organisations and groups across NSW are encouraged to apply for grants to support local NAIDOC events and activities that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture, and achievements.
NSW Government grants supporting disaster resilience in Aboriginal communities
Two Aboriginal communities in regional NSW will soon be better supported to handle natural disasters after each was awarded $100,000 in grants from the NSW Government.
New Aboriginal Cultural Learning Hub to empower students in Botany Bay
A new learning space to help foster employment opportunities and Aboriginal cultural connection has been launched at La Perouse Public School, thanks to a $99,000 ‘Community and Place’ grant from the Minns Labor Government.
New board to lead NSW Aboriginal Languages Trust to 2030
A new board has been appointed to lead the vital work of the NSW Aboriginal Languages Trust over the next five years.
New NSW Aboriginal Business Taskforce to support economic and business growth
The Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty David Harris has announced a new Aboriginal Business Taskforce to lead the growth of the state’s Aboriginal business sector at the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce in Redfern today.
Mentoring program helps young people thrive on Bundjalung Country
Young people at Malabugilmah on West Bundjalung Country are benefiting from greater cultural connection and engagement with school, thanks to support from a new Aboriginal-led mentoring program.
Corroboree keeps Culture thriving on Kamilaroi Country
An Aboriginal community at Mungindi in northern NSW held a modern-day Corroboree to celebrate culture and help sustain it for future generations.
Garby Elders keep Culture strong in partnership with local school students
Garby Elders Aboriginal Corporation in northern NSW have used a ‘Community and Place Grant’ from Aboriginal Affairs NSW to create artworks for a new Elders tent and vehicle to be used at community events. The artworks share stories about local Gumbaynggirr Culture.
Aboriginal Affairs NSW
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Pictured above: In the footsteps of our ancestors by Amy Allerton.