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
Historic ‘Mara Ngali’ agreement brings Closing the Gap to local government for the first time
Representatives from Tamworth Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (TACCO) and Tamworth Regional Council came together on Friday morning for an historic ceremony celebrating the first time in Australia that a local council has signed a formal partnership with an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation to work together on Closing the Gap.
Reclaiming identity: Empowering Aboriginal men and fostering healing through cultural camps
Yakuway Indigenous Corporation ’s cultural immersion camps create opportunities for Aboriginal men across NSW to reconnect with Country, strengthen community ties, and foster a renewed sense of pride and empowerment.
Grassroots youth program keeping culture strong in Wellington
A community-led program in Wellington (Wiradjuri Country) is bringing young Mob together, keeping culture strong, and building positive pathways into education and employment.
A haven for cultural connection, healing, and belonging in Wonnarua Country
Aboriginal women are coming together from across NSW on Wonnarua Country to connect with culture and community at camps dedicated to sharing knowledge, stories and practices.
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.
Aboriginal Affairs NSW
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Pictured above: In the footsteps of our ancestors by Amy Allerton.