Yeddung Mura

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

21/04/2026

The Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs adopted an inquiry into racism, hate and violence directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People on 4 March 2026, following a referral from the Minister for Indigenous Australians, Senator the

06/12/2025

Julie Tongs A new report from the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body has revealed that only four of the 22 targets under the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Agreement 2019 - 2028 are on track.

The new study from the Elected Body - the 2025 August Hearings Report, Truth through Transparency: A Turning Point Report - found four targets are not on track, eight are worsening and six have no published data for assessment.

The scathing report makes 56 recommendations, concluding that "the ACT is now in a worse position than when the ACT Agreement was signed".

The Elected Body said the report was "different from previous hearings reports" in that for the first time, the Body has "done its own full, evidence-based assessment" of how the ACT Government is tracking against the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Agreement 2019-2028.

Report is 'an honest assessment and an invitation to reset'

The Elected Body looked closely at data, tested evidence and asked a key question: are government commitments creating real change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the ACT?

Elected Body Chairperson Maurice Walker said the report is about telling the truth clearly and openly.

"Transparency gives truth, and truth gives us another beginning," Mr Walker said.

"We need shared data, real accountability and genuine partnership; not more plans, but action alongside community."

The Elected Body described the report as "both an honest assessment and an invitation to reset".

"With truth, accountability and partnership, there is still time to deliver what was promised under the ACT Agreement," the Body said in a statement.

"Community voices were central to this process. Many community members helped shape the hearings by contributing questions, ensuring the Elected Body represents the broad interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Read full article

https://nit.com.au/05-12-2025/21657/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-elected-body-reveals-only-four-of-22-targets-on-track-under-act-agreement

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