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On 1 August the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) announced its decision to wind up operations of NCIE Ltd. at 180 George St Redfern following the divestment of the site to the NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC). The ILSC recognises that this news came as a shock to the Redfern community. In response to the outpouring of support for the future of NCIE, we would like to assure the community that every effort is being made by both the ILSC and NSWALC to ensure that they will still have …

The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) is pleased to announce an arrangement has been reached which will enable the fitness and aquatics services to continue at 180 George St Redfern. The announcement has been made in anticipation of the ILSC and the NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) agreeing on the transfer of ownership and operation of these services in the coming days. “We have been in constant dialogue with key stakeholders over the weekend and, as a result, the ILSC will …

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) and the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) met today to discuss the future of the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence. It was reiterated the fitness and aquatics centre continues to be operated by the ILSC until a sustainable model is achieved. This will ensure community access to the facilities is continued. Tenants’ use and access of the site also remains unaffected and they can continue their valuable programs. It was agreed that a …

Last week, the award-winning Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre celebrated its tenth anniversary of operations as a gateway to Australia’s outstanding World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest. The Centre was the vision of Kuku Yalanji elder, Uncle Roy Gibson, who recognised, with the amount of visitors to the Daintree, there was an opportunity to share Kuku Yalanji culture, while providing a pathway of sustainability and leadership for local Indigenous youth.  The Centre has welcomed over …

The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) previously advised that its external payroll software provider, Frontier Software Pty Ltd (Frontier), had been the victim of a ransomware cyber-attack directed at Frontier’s systems. We have been advised of additional data being taken relating to individuals previously notified and more individuals being affected than was previously known. The breach is still limited to Employees or Directors, related to the ILSC during October-November 2006. If …

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 …

The ILSC Corporate Plan 2022-23, Strategy to 2026 continues to build on the ILSC’s vision for Indigenous people to enjoy the rightful entitlements, opportunities and benefits that the return of Country and its management brings. Outlined in the Corporate Plan, are our four pathways of change: Indigenous people are maintaining and growing the value and productivity of Country. Indigenous people are owning and managing Country sustainably. Indigenous people are influencing policy and opportunity …

Balanggarra Ventures, a subsidiary of Traditional Owner group Balanggarra Aboriginal Corporation (Balanggarra) and the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) have signed a five-year management agreement for the operation of the Home Valley Tourism Resort located on the Gibb River Road, an approximate two-hour drive from Kununurra, Western Australia. Balanggarra Ventures will manage and maintain the resort while developing a strategy for the permanent divestment of the Home Valley pastoral …

The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) has officially signed an agreement with Balanggarra Ventures, a subsidiary of Traditional Custodian group Balanggarra Aboriginal Corporation RTNBC (BAC), to take over management of the Home Valley tourism facility on the iconic Home Valley Station in the East Kimberley.   This agreement will see the Home Valley tourism facility reopen this season, with Traditional Custodians replacing the ILSC’s subsidiary Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia Pty …

The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from experienced pastoral operators to take over the management of Crocodile and Welcome Stations. Situated near Laura, Cape York Peninsula, the properties have a combined size of ~125,000 hectares and run up to 6,000 head of cattle. This EOI is open to ALL operators, although Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations are encouraged to apply. For more details, please see the ILSC website or …