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Today, the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) has released its podcast series titled The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation – 30 Years of Change .   The podcast hosted by the ILSC’s Group Chief Executive Officer Joe Morrison has been released during the AIATSIS Summit 2025 as the organisation celebrates 30 years of delivering positive outcomes for First Nations communities across Australia. The series features guests who have all played a part throughout the ILSC’s 30-year long …

Yesterday, the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) celebrated a significant milestone – 30 years since commencing operations on 1 June 1995. The establishment of the ILSC was a landmark moment, born from a critical need to address historical injustices and provide tangible pathways for First Nations peoples to reclaim and manage their ancestral lands. The Land Fund and Indigenous Land Corporation (ATSIC Amendment) Act 1995 formally established the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander …

Tribal Warrior Aboriginal Corporation is celebrating a major milestone – the ownership of the ground floor at the iconic Black Theatre site, 27 Cope Street, Redfern. This is a powerful step forward, bringing new life and purpose to a site that has been central to Aboriginal arts and culture for decades. The Black Theatre, established in the 1970s, was a cultural hub for Indigenous artists and performers, playing a crucial role in the emergence of contemporary Aboriginal theatre. Despite its …

The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation’s (ILSC) Real Jobs Program (RJP) has marked another milestone in its 18-year journey, hosting its annual Forum on Anangu Country, Northern Territory, with a special focus on Indigenous-led tourism initiatives. The two-day event, held on March 25-26, brought together seven organisations to share their experiences and explore future opportunities in Indigenous tourism. Since its establishment in 2007, RJP has evolved significantly from its original mission …

The NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce (NSWICC) is celebrating their new ownership of level 2 of the iconic Black Theatre site at 27 Cope Street, Redfern. This marks a pivotal step in the ongoing development and revitalisation of a location that has long been central to the Aboriginal arts and cultural scene in Australia. The Black Theatre, established in the 1970s, was a cultural hub for Indigenous artists and performers, playing a crucial role in the emergence of contemporary Aboriginal …

The  Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) is proud to have met or exceeded many of our core performance measures in the 2020-21 financial year, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The release of our  Annual Report 2020-21 has been tabled in Parliament and demonstrates an organisation successfully achieving its core vision of supporting Indigenous people to enjoy the rightful entitlements, opportunities and benefits that the return of country and its management brings. Through …

The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) is proud to reflect on a remarkable year filled with impactful achievements, partnerships, and milestones that have strengthened the economic, cultural, and social outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia. 2024 has been a year of growth and transformation as we continue delivering on our mission of returning and managing Country. From significant divestment ceremonies and groundbreaking new projects to advancing …

Tiwi Islanders, Rangers, Tiwi Resources and project partners are celebrating an important milestone in the Tiwi Islands Fire and Carbon Project. Until now, the project has been supported by the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation’s (ILSC) Savanna Fire Management Program (SFM) that is funded by the INPEX-led Ichthys Joint Venture as part of a broader $91 million voluntary offsets package agreed with the Northern Territory Government. The success of the project, managed by Tiwi Resources Pty Ltd, …

The Western Australian Family Violence Prevention Legal Service Aboriginal Corporation – more commonly known as Aboriginal Family Legal Services (AFLS) – is celebrating its new Perth-based headquarters with community and project partners. For almost a decade and a half, AFLS has supported the Indigenous community across WA by aiming to prevent, reduce and respond to incidents of family violence and sexual assault among Indigenous peoples. AFLS is the largest service provider in Australia under …

As over 600 Indigenous people gather on Larrakia Country this week for the First Nations Land and Water Management Forum Dangkal Gwo’yal-wa 2024, it’s time to recognise a fundamental truth – in a world grappling with climate change challenges and ecological collapse, Indigenous leadership offers the clarity and direction desperately required to steer a clear path forward. It is no coincidence that Indigenous peoples are the custodians of most of the world’s remaining ecosystems rich in …