Jali Local Aboriginal Land Council

01/09/2026

IDENTIFIED TRAINEESHIP OPPORTUNITY

An exciting Dental Assistant Traineeship opportunity is currently available at Byron Bay Hospital.

📍 Location: Byron Bay Hospital
🎓 Qualification: Certificate III in Dental Assisting
💼 Real workplace experience
💰 Earn while you learn

This is an identified position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information and details on how to apply, please see the flyer below. 👇

26/08/2026

Upcoming Online Yarn – The Stories of Place

The Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) is hosting a free online Allies Community of Practice Yarn exploring the power of storytelling and truth telling in planning and design.

📅 Thursday 3 September 2026
⏰ 12:00pm – 1:00pm AEST
💻 Online
💰 Free

The yarn will explore whose stories are told, what voices are honoured and how we can better recognise and give voice to Country.

A great opportunity for mob, community organisations and anyone interested in Country, storytelling, planning and design.

👉 Register here: PIA Event Registration

Please share with anyone who may be interested. 😊

23/08/2026

Aboriginal Affairs NSW’s assessment team will be heading out to Cabbage Tree Island today to carry out housing condition assessments.

The assessments are being undertaken to check the condition of homes, identify any safety issues and repairs that may be needed, and help plan for future housing and infrastructure improvements. The information collected will also help build a stronger case for future funding to improve homes.

While the assessment team is out on site, Jali will also have two Aboriginal Affairs NSW staff members at our office available to have a yarn with mob, answer questions and provide more information about the assessments.

📍 Come down and see the team at the Jali office – 129 Tamar Street, Ballina – have a yarn and grab a goodie bag while you’re here! 🛍️😊

20/08/2026

MOB JOB ALERT!! Art on Bundjalung 2026 – Project Support Officer

Arts Northern Rivers is currently recruiting for an identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander position: (Art on Bundjalung 2026 – Project Support Officer)

This is a great opportunity to be involved in the delivery of Art on Bundjalung, a First Nations-led market and cultural event celebrating artists, makers, performers, food businesses and culture across Bundjalung, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl Country.

📍 Based in: Lismore, with project delivery in Grafton
📅 Contract: September – November 2026
🕒 Part-time: 3 days per week
⏰ Applications close: 5pm, Sunday 31 August 2026

Applications and enquiries can be directed to [email protected].

Further information and the full position description go https://www.facebook.com/share/19CkYKKm2A/

03/08/2026

Calling all young people aged 12–25 in the Ballina area!

Have your say and help shape the future for young people in our community.

Healthy North Coast is hosting a Youth Consultation Workshop and wants to hear your ideas, experiences and what matters most to you.

📅 Thursday, 13 August 2026
🕥 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
📍 Kentwell Community Centre, 20 Bangalow Road, Ballina

💰 Participants will receive $50 per hour for attending.

If you're between 12 and 25 years old, this is a great opportunity to have your voice heard and be rewarded for your time.

👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/in-person-workshop-young-people-ballina-tickets-1992468862002

Please see the attached poster for more information.

Healthy North Coast wants to hear from young people about the health services and supports that matter to you.

08/07/2026

Important Notice - Bunjum Cultural Music Festival cancelled- Rescheduled to September 2026
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08/07/2026

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08/07/2026

Future of Aboriginal Languages in NSW 🖤💛❤️

The Aboriginal Languages Trust (ALT) is inviting Aboriginal Community members across NSW to help shape its next Strategic Plan and the future of Aboriginal Languages across the state.

Community Consultation Sessions will be coming onto country for our mob:

📍 Ballina – 21 July
📍 Coffs Harbour – 22 July
📍 Port Macquarie – 23 July
📍 Tamworth – 28 July
📍 Moree – 29 July

📍 Newcastle – 4 August
📍 Parramatta – 5 August
📍 Redfern – 6 August
📍 La Perouse – 10 September

📍 Dubbo – 11 August
📍 Condobolin – 12 August
📍 Broken Hill – 14 August
📍 Lightning Ridge – 1 September

📍 Nowra – 18 August
📍 Batemans Bay – 19 August
📍 Bega – 20 August

📍 Wagga Wagga – 25 August
📍 Deniliquin – 26 August

This is your opportunity to share your ideas, priorities and vision to help shape the future of Aboriginal Languages in NSW.

Sign up for a sessions near you:

Join the consultations process to help create a Strategic Plan that is Community-informed, representative and actionable.

03/07/2026

⚠️Important Community Information – H5 Bird Flu (Avian Influenza)

There has been a suspected case of H5 bird flu identified in NSW. While this is not a confirmed case, precautionary measures are being taken.

If you're out on Country or in the community, please remember to

❗Avoid contact with sick or dead birds and wildlife.

❗Record what you see (including photos if it is safe to do so)

❗Report any unusual sickness or multiple deaths in birds or wildlife to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline: 1800 675 888.

For more information and resources, including fact sheets and posters, visit:

03/07/2026

New Resource for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Young People Leaving Care

AbSec has launched the Leaving Care Hub: Life After the System – a free, culturally safe online resource designed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people as they transition from out-of-home care to independence.

The Hub brings together practical information on Housing, Financial support, Leaving Care Plans, Health and wellbeing, Education and employment, Connection to family, culture and Country…and so much more.

Whether you're a young person, carer, caseworker or service provider, this is a valuable resource to help make the transition out of care easier.

🔗 Visit the Leaving Care Hub today: https://absec.org.au/leaving-care-hub-life-after-the-system/

Please help share this resource so it reaches the young people and communities who need it most. 🖤💛❤️