Red Chief Local Aboriginal Land Council

04/06/2026

03/06/2026

🖤💛❤️ MABO DAY 2026 ❤️💛🖤

Today, Red Chief Local Aboriginal Land Council joins communities across the nation in commemorating Mabo Day, marking the anniversary of the historic 1992 High Court Decision that changed Australia forever.

The Mabo decision overturned the harmful doctrine of Terra Nullius — the false belief that Australia was "land belonging to no one" before colonisation. This landmark ruling finally recognised what Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have always known: our enduring connection to Country, culture, community and identity.

We honour the courage, determination and vision of Eddie Koiki Mabo, along with Sam Passi, David Passi, Celuia Mapo Salee and James Rice, whose tireless fight for justice paved the way for Native Title recognition and strengthened the foundation of Land Rights across Australia.

As we reflect on this important milestone, we also acknowledge that the fight for Land Rights continues. Here in New South Wales, Aboriginal Land Rights remain under threat through the proposed Crown Land Management Amendment (Statutory Review) Bill 2026. Red Chief LALC stands alongside NSWALC and the wider Land Rights Network in opposing changes that may weaken the hard-fought rights of Aboriginal people.

Today is a day to remember, reflect and recommit ourselves to protecting Country for future generations.

✊🏾 We honour those who fought before us.
🌿 We stand strong for Country today.
🔥 We continue the fight for tomorrow.

This always was, and always will be, Aboriginal Land.

03/06/2026

💙💉 RSV VACCINATION CLINIC – ON TODAY 💉💙

Red Chief Local Aboriginal Land Council is pleased to be hosting an RSV Vaccination Clinic today from 10:30am – 11:30am at our office.

✅ FREE RSV Vaccination for Indigenous people aged 60 years and over
✅ Flu Vaccinations Available
✅ COVID Vaccinations Available
✅ NEW Flu Mist Nasal Spray Available for Children Aged 2–17 Years

Looking after our health helps keep our families, Elders and community strong. We encourage everyone eligible to come along and have a yarn with the health team.

📍 Red Chief Local Aboriginal Land Council
26A Chandos Street, Gunnedah
🕥 Today | 10:30am – 11:30am

Walk-ins welcome.

Let's work together to keep our mob healthy, strong and protected this winter. ❤️🖤💛

02/06/2026

🎭 Discover Your Creative Future at TAFE NSW Eora Campus

Are you passionate about dance, storytelling, performance and culture?

The Certificate III in Community Dance, Theatre and Events at TAFE NSW Eora College offers a unique opportunity to develop your creative skills while learning in a culturally safe and supportive environment grounded in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander protocols.

Throughout this course, students will:
✔ Explore movement, rhythm and storytelling through contemporary dance
✔ Build confidence, strength and performance skills
✔ Learn creative collaboration and event production techniques
✔ Develop technical and industry knowledge for arts and community settings
✔ Connect culture, creativity and community through practical learning experiences

📍 TAFE NSW Eora College, Darlington
📅 22 July – 2 December
⏰ 18 hours per week | Full-time
🎓 6-Month Program

Whether you're looking to begin a creative career, strengthen your cultural practice, or build pathways into the arts and events industry, this course provides hands-on experience and industry-relevant skills.

Places are limited.

📞 For further information, contact:
Kallie Fernando
Aboriginal Education & Engagement Coordinator
📧 [email protected]

Apply now and take the next step in your creative journey.

02/06/2026

FREE School Holiday Program for Youth Aged 12+!
Looking for something fun, hands-on and different these school holidays?

Join us at The Community Hub for our FREE Kitchen & Living Skills School Holiday Program from 7–17 July 2026.

Young people will have the opportunity to:

Learn cooking and food safety skills
Explore bushfoods and Indigenous flavours
Try barista skills and run a real pop-up coffee stand
Create and serve meals in a youth-run pop-up restaurant
Learn about nutrition, healthy eating and food labels
Participate in fun food experiments, quizzes and challenges
Develop teamwork, communication and life skills
Create edible art and much more!

Book Online: https://events.humanitix.com/free-kitchen-and-living-skills-school-holiday-program

02/06/2026

This National Reconciliation Week, we are calling on our governments to be truly ‘All In’ on reconciliation.

NSWALC is asking for genuine action to address Aboriginal disadvantage in NSW. As part of this commitment, we firmly reinstate our opposition to the Crown Land Management Amendment (Statutory Review) Bill 2026.

Introduced by the NSW Government, the amendments fundamentally alter how Crown Land is managed across the State and raise serious concerns about the future of Land Rights.

If the NSW Government wants to be ‘All In’ on Reconciliation, it must start by genuinely consulting Aboriginal people on the laws and decisions that impact our lives, our futures, and our rights.

For more information, head to the NSWALC website to read our complete media release.

01/06/2026

28/05/2026

🎨✨ CALL FOR FIRST NATIONS ARTISTS, MAKERS & CULTURAL PRACTITIONERS FOR THE GUNNEDAH MAKERS DAY✨🎨

Arts North West is proud to partner with the Aboriginal Arts Steering Committee, Gunnedah Local Aboriginal Land Council, and Gunnedah Shire Council to deliver the inaugural Gunnedah First Nations Makers Expo – MAKERS DAY.

This exciting event will bring together First Nations artists, makers, storytellers, and cultural practitioners for a day of live creative practice, cultural sharing, and community connection at the Gunnedah Town Hall.

MAKERS DAY is designed as an interactive experience where artists are encouraged to actively demonstrate and share their creative process with the public throughout the day. This may include:
🖤 Live painting, weaving, carving, jewellery making, textiles, sculpture, or other creative practices
🖤 Storytelling, yarning, and cultural discussions
🖤 Hands-on demonstrations or informal workshops
🖤 Sharing knowledge about materials, techniques, and inspiration
🖤 Displaying and discussing finished artworks or works in progress
🖤 Developing or refining works for potential inclusion in the Gunnedah NAIDOC Exhibition

The event aims to create a welcoming and respectful space where community members can engage directly with artists, learn about creative and cultural practices, and celebrate the strength and diversity of First Nations arts in our region.

Artists will receive a $200 participation fee, with participation free for presenting creatives.

📅 Saturday 20 June 2026
📍 Gunnedah Town Hall – 152 Conadilly Street, Gunnedah NSW
⏰ Public Event: 10.00am – 3.00pm
⏳ Artist Bump In: From 8.00am
⌛ Bump Out: From 3.00pm

Whether you are an established artist, emerging maker, or cultural practitioner wanting to share your work and connect with community, we encourage you to get involved in this exciting inaugural event.

👉 REGISTER HERE: https://www.jotform.com/form/261037876191058

28/05/2026

Closes tomorrow Friday 29th at COB.

🖤💛❤️ WE ARE HIRING ❤️💛🖤

Red Chief Local Aboriginal Land Council is seeking a passionate and motivated Admin Project Coordinator to join our team at Red Chief LALC.

This role will support important community, cultural, language and Caring for Country initiatives across our programs and projects.

We are looking for someone with:
✔ Strong organisational and communication skills
✔ Understanding of Aboriginal culture and community
✔ Experience in project coordination and administration
✔ Passion for community outcomes and cultural integrity

📍 Red Chief Local Aboriginal Land Council
📧 Apply now: [email protected]

🗓 Applications Close: Friday 29th May 2026

Come and be part of something meaningful as we continue strengthening culture, community and Country — the Red Chief way.