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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 …

The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) has formally launched a sale process for the operational assets of its subsidiary, Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia Pty Ltd, which operates the Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara in Central Australia.  Following feedback received, the Board has made the decision to consider including Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre (MGCC) in the sale transaction perimeter. However, at this stage no final decision has been made as to whether ARR and MGCC will be sold …

The town of Derby in Western Australia is coming together for a day of celebration to commemorate the new home of the Wilinggin Aboriginal Corporation (WAC).  WAC moved into their headquarters near the traditional lands of the Ngarinyin people just over 12 months ago, but today it welcomed project partners, directors, and community members to its new home to celebrate the success of the project.   The new headquarters has been vital for WAC to assist in the delivery of their organisational …

The state’s first co-designed purpose-built boarding house for Indigenous students is under construction at Djarragun College (located in Gordonvale – Malanbarra Clan of the Yidinji Tribe) catering for students from places where high school options are inadequate. The college is one of only three Indigenous-owned and operated independent schools in Queensland and provides parents and students with a unique culturally centred education option. The design of the new facility that will provide a …