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Celebrations are in full swing for the Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance Aboriginal Corporation (SWFW), who officially opened their new headquarters yesterday on Gumbaynggirr land in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. Thanks to a major funding boost of over $2 million from the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC), SWFW have moved into their permanent base, where they will continue to promote artists and makers from the Worimi, Biripi, Dunghutti and Gumbaynggirr nations, which make up the …

Warnkurr Sports and Social Club is a local gem. Established in 1987 – the club provides a space for the community and tourists to gather, have a yarn and share a meal. Located in Kalkarindji, on Gurindji Country, approximately 400km South of Katherine, Northern Territory, the popular hang-out serves up to 200 guests each year and is run by 30 employees. However, in January 2023, the club experienced devastating flooding which caused significant damage to the premises’ building, plants, …

The National Centre of Indigenous Excellence (NCIE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Grant Cameron as its Chief Executive Officer. Mr Cameron, a Kamilaroi man, is a familiar face at the NCIE, previously devoting seven years of his professional career working at the iconic centre. More recently, Mr Cameron delivered leadership programs in his capacity as Manager at the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation. In this role, he worked closely with remote and regional First Nations …

The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) is saddened to learn of the passing of former ILSC Director, Bruce Frank Martin. A Wik (Apalech) man from the community of Aurukun on western Cape York (Queensland) he was a remarkable young leader and outstanding representative of his people. He served as a Director of the ILSC between 2015 and 2021. His legacy will continue through the work he contributed to the development of Aurukun, Cape York and beyond. Ian Hamm, ILSC Chair extended his …

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this news article contains name(s) of deceased persons. Utopia is one of the nation’s most esteemed Aboriginal art movements – and one of the oldest too – dating back to the early 1980s. The region’s art history is both compelling and distinctive, producing one of Australia’s most prominent and successful Indigenous artists, the late Emily Kame Kngwarreye. Utopia also is unique in another sense; in that it’s never homed a …

The Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC) is excited to announce the official opening of QUAMPI, a vibrant new First Nations designed, owned and operated Arts and Cultural Centre, dedicated to showcasing and celebrating Quandamooka arts, culture and story-telling. QUAMPI features a Regional-standard gallery with permanent exhibitions of Quandamooka art, and workshop spaces, a talking circle, Elders space, café and gift shop, whilst also hosting local and international First …

Up in the Wet Tropics region of North Queensland, on Eastern Kuku Yalanji Country, a sacred conservation space lies. Wawu Dimbi – meaning “place of inner spirit” in Yalanji language – is a significant cultural site for the Eastern Yalanji people. Spanning over 176.43 hectares, Wawu Dimbi holds several important wetlands and vegetation connecting to the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, providing a habitat for endangered species. Today is a landmark moment in Wawu Dimbi’s history, as it will be …

The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) was recently informed by its external payroll software provider, Frontier Software Pty Ltd (Frontier), that they were the victim of a ransomware cyber-attack directed at Frontier’s systems. A direct consequence of this is that some individuals, such as employees, related to the ILSC during October-November 2006 have been directly impacted by this breach. To be clear, there has been no incursion into the ILSC’s servers or systems, and the ILSC is …

LSC offices will close at 1pm, Friday 24 December 2021 reopening on Tuesday, 4 January 2022 … ILSC wishes all our partners a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year …

Gunbalanya Meats operates under Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation Employment (ILSCE) (Formerly known as Primary Partners) which is a wholly owned subsidiary company of the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC). … Accommodation, food, and utilities as part of remuneration. Hourly Rate depending on skills and qualifications – $32.78 p/h to $37.14 p/h. Work and explore the beautiful untouched West Arnhem Land where language and culture are strong.   Gunbalanya Meats operates under …