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“In 1997 and 1999, the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) purchased Mogila and Currawillinghi Stations on behalf of Traditional Owners, and then granted both pastoral properties, including the land, infrastructure, stock, and water licenses to Ngurampaa Limited as the responsible entity.” “While we recognised it was the sole responsibility of Ngurampaa Limited to manage its own affairs, the ILSC communicated frequently with the group to ensure it was aware of its landholding obligations …

The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) has announced today that it has finalised the divestment of 180 George Street in Redfern to the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC). The ILSC purchased the site in 2010 with the intention of granting the asset to an Indigenous Corporation. Over the past decade, ILSC subsidiary NCIE Ltd has developed the site into a community hub, including a state-of-the-art fitness and aquatic centre and co-working space for several Indigenous …

… so they have something to aspire to. “Having this property will enable us to expand our programs and services, apply for grants to run more programs and to work with both government and non-government agencies collaboratively on projects to …

The official hand over of a parcel of land in Queens Park to the Sister Kate’s Home Kids Aboriginal Corporation (SKHKAC) is the first step in turning the land into a Place of Healing for the Stolen Generations.  The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) will officially return the 2.07ha parcel of land, known as the “Bush Block” during a divestment ceremony on August 25.  The lots, bordered by Cross and Hamilton Streets, are opposite the former Sister Kate’s Home for Aboriginal children who …

Esperance Tjaltjraak Native Title Aboriginal Corporation (ETNTAC) will be able to create an accessible hub for the local community, after being granted a new home by the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC). The organisation, which represents the Traditional Owners of Esperance Nyungar country, applied for funding for the purchase and fit-out of an Esperance property to enable it to bring all its services under one roof and plan to expand operations in the future.  ETNTAC CEO Peter …

Today, project partners announced the delivery of Purrkanaitya, a purpose-built Aboriginal Elders Village, that will offer ‘ageing in place’ for many Aboriginal Elders living in Adelaide.   The Village is set to comprise 40 modern and culturally appropriate homes for Aboriginal Elders and is located on Kaurna Country, just 13km south of the CBD. The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) provided a grant sum of $5,170,000 along with a generous land donation valued at $5,675,000 for the …

On Saturday 4 March 2023, the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) and the Taungurung Land and Waters Council (TLaWC) came together with community to celebrate the return of the Garden Range Rock Art Site. In 2019, TLaWC sought assistance to acquire the culturally significant 23-hectare parcel of land in the Garden Ranges, Euroa, Victoria. The ILSC granted $265,000 for the purchase of the site, as well as fencing to halt degradation by livestock and other costs. The parcel of land …

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 …

Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation (DJAARA) today launched a new food and fibre enterprise, DJAKITJ, which means ‘dining room’ in Dja Dja Wurrung language, at the group’s new property near Bendigo.  Dja Dja Wurrung Group CEO Rodney Carter said DJAKITJ is developing several projects around native Australian ingredients – including possibly the largest yabby farm in the southern hemisphere.  “This is a significant milestone for us,” Mr Carter said.  “For the first time, DJAARA has …

A much-needed, permanent ranger base in a vastly remote part of Country, up in far south-west Queensland is almost complete. Spanning over 55,000 square kilometres, almost equivalent to the size of Switzerland, Mithaka Country is filled with beautiful red sand dunes and stony gibber plains and is managed by the Mithaka Aboriginal Corporation (MAC) rangers. With its rich archaeological heritage, the area is known for its historic features, including industrial sized sandstone quarry sites, which …