Yeddung Mura

24/08/2026

2026 ATSIEB Hearings commence today!

Day 1 Schedule is now available.

Stay tuned and connected as our members share their voices, perspectives and experiences throughout the hearings.

Follow along and watch as they share your voice and be heard.

https://broadcast.parliament.act.gov.au/live

30/07/2026

Julie Tongs The ACT Government has commenced the process of transitioning the towards Community control, in partnership with Yeddung Mura.

The Healing Farm was intended to operate as a culturally grounded, residential healing environment, with early plans recognising the importance of strengthening families, supporting young people, fostering self-determination, and sustaining Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, spirituality and culture.

After more than two decades of advocacy, cultural leadership and persistence, this milestone of Community-led transition honours the vision first held by Ngunnawal Elders, who championed a place of healing grounded in connections to culture, family, Community and Country.

These Elders, alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community members from Canberra and the region, led the call for a residential healing place where First Nations people could strengthen identity and heal alongside Community.

The vision for the Healing Farm was always for something more than a service - it was for a place on Country where healing could happen in the right way.

In 2002, they asked the ACT Government to walk alongside them to bring this vision to life. While the Miowera property was purchased in 2008 and significant investment followed, the full vision of the Healing Farm has not yet been realised.

The Government committed to transition the Healing Farm to Community control at the 2024 Election and is delivering on this commitment.

The ACT Government will continue to manage current day-program operations at the Farm in the short‑term, while working collaboratively with Yeddung Mura on a dedicated pathway forward that best serves First Nations people as it transitions to Community control.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Health, Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA

“For 24 years, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community has carried this vision with resilience and persistence.

"The Ngunnawal Bush Healing Farm recognises what Community has always known - healing works best when it is led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, grounded in culture, guided by Elders and shaped by Community.

“This is about self-determination. It is about returning decision-making to Community and ensuring the Healing Farm brings the vision of a holistic and culturally grounded residential healing facility on Ngunnawal Country to life.”

Quotes attributable to Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs, Suzanne Orr

“With the right support and resourcing, this transition provides an opportunity to realise the original vision - comprehensive, wraparound, and Community-led healing that responds to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the ACT and surrounding regions.”

For more information on the Ngunnawal Bush Healing Farm Grant, visit the ACT Government website.

https://www.act.gov.au/money-and-tax/grants-funding-and-incentives/funding-to-support-ngunnawal-bush-healing-farm-transition-to-community-control-and-residential-services

20/07/2026

🖤💛❤️💙💚 Community voices matter.
ATSIEB's Community Consultations provide an important opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members to share their views, experiences, concerns and aspirations.
To ensure community can see what has been raised, ATSIEB publishes Community Consultation Reports summarising key discussions and themes.
If you would like to know what your community is talking about, or how community feedback is helping shape ATSIEB's work, you can access the reports here:
🔗 https://atsieb.com.au/resources/2026-atsieb-community-consultation-reports/
Thank you to everyone who continues to participate and share their perspectives.

01/07/2026

📣 Kids' Activities + Community Yarn – ATSIEB Hearings 2026
Want to come to the consultation but have the kids home for the school holidays? We've got you covered! Bring the family along and let the kids enjoy a range of fun, interactive contemporary Indigenous games delivered by NITES while you have your say on the issues that matter to our community.
🎉 Contemporary Indigenous games for kids of all ages
🏃 Running, jumping, balancing and movement-based activities
🤝 Teamwork, cooperation and connection
🌿 Opportunities to learn about Indigenous culture and the stories behind the games
⭐ Inclusive and adaptable activities so everyone can join in
Please note: A parent, carer or other responsible adult must remain at Boomanulla Oval while children participate in activities.
While the kids are having fun, come and have a yarn with the Elected Body and help shape the 2026 ATSIEB Hearings.
The Hearings give ATSIEB Members the opportunity to directly question Directors-General from all ACT Government Directorates. Community feedback helps ensure the priorities, concerns and aspirations of our people are heard.
💬 What matters most to our community?
💬 What should be taken to the Hearings?
🗓 Tuesday, 14 July 2026
⏰ 12:00pm – 2:00pm
📍 Boomanulla Oval – Demountable Building
🍽 Light refreshments provided
Bring the family along for an afternoon of games, culture, conversation and community connection.

10/06/2026

28/05/2026

📢 Expression of Interest – Aboriginal Community Representatives
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body (ATSIEB) is seeking Expressions of Interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members to join the Interim Aboriginal–Government Joint Management Committee for Boomanulla Oval.
This is an important opportunity to help guide the future of Boomanulla Oval as a culturally safe, community-led space for sport, culture, health and youth development and a key first step toward full Aboriginal community management of Boomanulla.
👉 The positions available include 4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community representatives, 1 Ngunnawal community representative and one member of ATSIEB.
Committee members will help:
✔ Shape how Boomanulla Oval is used and activated
✔ Ensure culture and community priorities remain central
✔ Provide advice on programs, partnerships, and governance
✔ Support the transition to full Aboriginal community management
🗓 Term: Until 30 June 2027
📍 Commitment: Monthly meetings (with sitting fees provided)
✅ Who can apply?
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community members with a strong connection to the ACT and experience or interest in areas such as:
• Cultural leadership
• Governance
• Sport and recreation
• Youth engagement or health and wellbeing
• Business planning or asset management
📅 Applications close: 5 June 2026
📧 To apply, send a short statement (max 500 words), resume (max 2 pages), and a community referee contact to:
[email protected]
Subject: EOI – Boomanulla Oval Interim Committee
For more information, contact ATSIEB via email on [email protected]

18/05/2026

We Want to Hear From You – Justice & Inclusive Community Yarn
The ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body (ATSIEB) is inviting community to come together for our monthly yarn, focused this time on Justice and Inclusive Community.
This is a relaxed, safe space to share your experiences, raise concerns, and talk about what’s working, or not, in our community. What you tell us helps shape the voices and issues we take directly into government meetings and hearings.
🗓 Tuesday 19th May
⏰ 12–2pm
📍 Boomanulla Oval
☕ Light refreshments provided
🤝 Support people are very welcome
Your voice matters. Come along, have a yarn, and be part of our ongoing monthly conversations.

21/04/2026

Julie Tongs For the information of clients / community members

Our Winnunga Clinic will be closed Monday April 27 to observe the ANZAC Day holiday

Lest we forget