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Monday 9am - 4:30pm Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm Thursday 9am - 4:30pm Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Ngunya Jarjum Aboriginal Corporation

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NJ was established in 1995 by Bundjalung Elders and community to address the need for more Aboriginal kinship and foster carers.

We strive to keep Aboriginal children in family, on Country and immersed in culture by providing a range of support programs. The organisation has grown to extend service delivery that includes Family Support Services, Targeted Early Intervention, Youth Mentoring, Mapping Mob, Cultural planning, Family time supervision, Advocacy and influence in Sector as well as Family Restoration, Guardianship and Kinship care arrangements. We lead with Culture in practice and are active members of of communities. We have a committed staff cohort of over 50 team members, over 95% Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, with over 65% of those from local Bundjalung communities.

20/10/2026

12/10/2026

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12/10/2026

🌈💦 MORE THAN JUST A COLOUR RUN – IT'S ABOUT COMMUNITY! 🖤💛❤️

The colour may have washed off (well, most of it! 😂), but the smiles, laughter and memories from our Colour Me Crazy Colour Run are still going strong!

We want to give a very special shout-out to Richmond Police District, Casino Rescue Squad - VRA Rescue NSW and Real Futures Pty Ltd for coming along, getting involved and helping make our day such a success! 🙌🌈

Seeing organisations come together, connect with our jarjums, share a laugh and embrace a little colourful chaos is exactly what community spirit is all about!

Our Colour Run was about so much more than coloured powder and water. It was about breaking down barriers, building trust, strengthening relationships and creating a safe, positive space where children, young people and families could simply have fun together ❤️

And judging by the photos, we're pretty sure some of our special guests went home wearing more colour than they bargained for! 😂💦

We're incredibly grateful to have organisations who don't just support our community from the sidelines, but jump right in and become part of the fun.

Strong communities are built through connection, and days like these remind us just how powerful that connection can be 🖤💛❤️

From all of us at Ngunya Jarjum, thank you for showing up for our jarjums and helping make the day so DEADLY! 🌈

08/10/2026

🌈🎉 IT’S ALMOST TIME TO GET COLOURFUL! 🎉🌈

ONLY 1 MORE SLEEP! 🤩

Our Colour Me Crazy Colour Run is happening TOMORROW, Friday 9 October! 🏃‍♀️💜💚💛

Get ready for a day full of colour, laughter, fun and unforgettable memories!

Bring your family, bring your friends and get ready to be covered from head to toe in COLOUR! 🌈

✨ Fun for the whole family
🎨 Loads of colour and excitement
💦 Plenty of splashes and smiles
❤️ Bringing our community together

We can’t wait to see everyone come together for an amazing day!

Who’s ready to GET COLOURFUL?! 🙌🌈

04/10/2026

30/09/2026

🥉 A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR BRONZE SPONSORS! 🌈

We’re incredibly grateful to our amazing Bronze Sponsors for supporting the Colour Me Crazy Colour Run 2026! 🎨🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️

A massive thank you to Higgins Real Estate Lismore, La Cucina Di Vino, Koori Mail, WCA Chartered Accountants and YWCA Australia for getting behind this event and helping us create a fun, inclusive and memorable day for our children, young people, families and community. 💛

Events like this simply wouldn’t be possible without the generosity and support of local businesses and organisations who believe in bringing community together.

We appreciate you and are so proud to have you on board! 🫶🏽

Only a few more sleeps until Colour Me Crazy! 🌈💙💚💛🧡💜

09/09/2026

🎨 CALL FOR ARTIST SUBMISSIONS | NGUNYA JARJUM BUILDING PROJECT 🎨

Ngunya Jarjum is excited to invite local artists and creatives to submit an Expression of Interest to contribute artwork to our new office space and community building in Wollongbar, NSW.

We’re looking for original artwork that reflects the spirit, culture and natural beauty of the Northern Rivers and will create a welcoming space for our children, young people, families, staff and community.

We welcome a range of creative mediums, including murals, sculptures, mosaics, installations and other forms of permanent art.

✨ Who we’re looking for:
Artists who are based in or have strong connections to the Northern Rivers region. Professional and emerging artists are encouraged to apply, with previous experience in public art projects preferred but not essential.

📩 Expressions of Interest:
Please see the flyer below for full submission requirements and details.

For more information or to have a yarn about your ideas, contact:
[email protected]

📣 Please share this post with artists and creatives in your networks!

We can’t wait to see the ideas and creativity our community brings to this exciting new space. 🎨✨

24/08/2026

Register via the link below -

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=2bdFVWHVEkmoH25O5hEPVSeA-XFRe0tLq3_ZG3TR_2RUNzVOOTYyQkVTUzVPMzRIRVM0R1ozMlNQVi4u&route=shorturl

Address

15/21 Conway Street
Lismore, NSW
2480

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+61266263700

Website

https://ngunyajarjum.com/

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