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The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) acknowledges with sadness, the passing of the Northern Land Council (NLC) Chair, Dr Bush-Blanasi. Dr Bush-Blanasi grew up in the Wugularr (Beswick) community in Katherine and was dedicated to serving his community. He was raised by Mr Blanasi a senior Mayili leader and had connections to the Blue Mud Bay region in east Arnhem Land. Ian Hamm, ILSC Chair, offered his condolences to Dr Bush-Blanasi’s family and loved ones. “Dr Bush-Blanasi’s strength …

Tomorrow, approximately 50 Indigenous fire managers and rangers will gather at the De Lego Resort on Wulna land in the Northern Territory, as part of the 2023 Annual Northern Territory Savanna Fire Management (SFM) Program Forum. Delivered by the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC), the SFM Program funds the coordination, training, start-up, and early operational costs for new fire management projects in the Northern Territory. By conducting controlled burns early in the dry season, the …

Perseverance, dedication, and resilience – these are just some of the qualities embodied by the recent participants of the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation’s (ILSC) Real Jobs Program (RJP). For the past 16 years, the RJP has been a gateway to a vast range of opportunities for First Nations peoples in the Northern Territory (NT), providing valuable skills in agribusiness, tourism, and Country conservation. The RJP also supports cultural, economic, and environmental benefits, assisting …

The Wajarri Yamaji Aboriginal Corporation (WYAC) is on the move – having relocated to a new, fit-for-purpose Headquarters located in Spalding, Western Australia. The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) has provided over $870,000 of funding to assist WYAC acquire the property, which spans over 2,188 square metres on Wajarri Country. The permanent base will ensure WYAC have capability for future expansion, including growing its Wajarri members, which currently sit at 4500, and increasing …

Up in Northwest Queensland, in a remote outback town called Normanton, big things are happening.   On Wednesday 27 September 2023, the Normanton community celebrated the official opening of Normanton Foodworks, supported by the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC), which contributed $2 million towards its total funding.    The 1000 m2 store provides essential amenities and is located on Normanton’s main street – a strip used by all traffic coming in and out of town.  This is a game …

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 …

The Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) is pleased to announce the implementation of its new Consent and Caveats Policy – aimed at creating a fair and transparent approach to the ILSC’s assessment of applications to consent to the transfer or charging of granted Assets.  This policy is placing the power into the hands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporations by providing greater autonomy and flexibility over their grant-funded Assets.  The new policy and guidelines have been …

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 …