The Community Social Project

25/03/2026

The Community Social Project stands in solidarity with Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council and all land councils pushing back on the NSW Governments proposed changes to the Crown Land management act.

We understand the recent update is that these changes have been shelved but we are concerned this is something that will be attempted again.

We encourage you to all sign the petition to ensure the government knows the support is behind Aboriginal people and their rights when it comes to making land claims.

https://www.change.org/p/oppose-the-crown-land-management-amendment-bill-2026-to-stop-its-progress

Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land 🖤💛❤️

26/02/2026

Community update 📣🗣️

For over 6 months now we have been volunteering with PCYC, the local Police and Youth Command every Thursday night with the U-Nites program.

This is to help promote socialisation, wellbeing and belonging particularly with youth facing adversity.

Last night we started some simple care packs for them. These include essentials like toothbrushes and toothpaste, shampoo, body wash and deodorant.

We are also trying to provide targeted support to keep them on track to engage with their studies and employment. These include some simple breakfasts and snacks, back packs, lunch boxes etc

If anyone could considering donating some money or items to help support our local youth here in Maitland your support would be greatly appreciated. Any personal care items, sanitary products, up&go, museli bars, snacks, bags, socks, 2 minute noodles. We’d also love to be able to set up a small pantry so that the youth in need can access meals and snacks for school days. Please send us a message if you’d like to arrange a drop off.

We are also looking for volunteers to join us on a Thursday night with the possibilty of us offering a second night soon. Available between the hours of 5-8.30pm. WWCC and police check are a must. Please contact us if you are interested.

For donations our bank details are:
The Community Social Project
BSB: 325185
ACC: 04130011

*Please note we are an incorporated Not for Profit registered with NSW Fair Trading. We are not registered with the ACNC so cannot offer a tax deductible receipt.

22/02/2026

Hey everyone!

Currently the NSW government is taking feedback on what the community believes should happen at the old Maitland Hospital site.

The Community Social Project acknowledge the need for community spaces within the Maitland local government area. We’d love to see a space where community members and particularly the local youth can access support services, counselling, a community pantry, a multi purpose sports court, community kitchen, showers and bathroom facilities.

We have concerns and note concerns within the community that this will be sold off to developers and turned into hotel accommodation or apartments. We want to see more housing built in Maitland and would be supportive of this being turned into social and affordable housing but we are concerned this won’t be the case. We want something that will benefit the Maitland community, not property developers.

We encourage everyone within the Maitland LGA to please make a submission. It has a few short questions and a couple of multiple choice. It takes no longer than 5-10 minutes to complete.

Please consider completing this form and ensure our assests stay in public hands and for the benefit of Maitland and surrounds!

Thank you!

Community consultation

11/07/2025

First official public event for The Community Social Project.

Plenty of homemade treats enjoyed by the kids, young and old!

Many an ally resource guide shared and conversations had.

A wonderful end to what has been an incredible NAIDOC WEEK organised by the amazing team at Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council. Thank you for all your efforts this week. We have had a truly wonderful week ❤️

09/07/2025

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Love seeing this flag and all flags representing Indigenous people flying

Today marks the 54th anniversary of the Aboriginal Flag first being raised in 1971 at a land rights rally in Tarntanyangga (Victoria Square), Adelaide.

To this day, it still is a symbol of hope and strength for our people, representing our ongoing spiritual connection to Country.

08/07/2025

I don’t know who is more excited for the petting zoo between the kids and us.

We’ll see you there! And if we aren’t at our stall you’ll find us at the petting zoo most definitely not attempting to take the baby goats home 👀🐮🐷🐥🦆🫶

Who’s just a little excited for this deadly NAIDOC Week event, it’s FREE & it’s AWESOME with all the details below 👇🏾

Our deadly Family FUN Day is this Friday the 11th of July from 10am till 2pm @ Harold Gregson Park Maitland with a little bit of something for everyone.

• petting zoo
• rides
• Elders tent
• entertainment
• market stalls
• craft activities
• FREE sausage sizzle

As well as the awesome park facilities

• basketball court
• bike & scooter tracks
• playground
• skate park

Tag your friends, share the post then get into Harold Gregson Park on Friday the 11th of July, next to the Athletic’s Centre & Maitland Sports Ground.

Our NAIDOC WEEK Family Fun Day is OPEN to all.

NADIOC WEEK / The Next Generation
Strength, Vision & Legacy

Please join us in thanking our sponsors 👇🏾

The Community Social Project
Cr Amelia Atkinson - Ward 1 Maitland
Joblink Plus
CleverPatch
Aboriginal Affairs NSW
Smart Artist

08/07/2025

Happy NAIDOC WEEK 2025!

Incredible morning with this crew supporting Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council’s NAIDOC WEEK March of existence.

Celebrating the existence and resilience of Indigenous people and thinking about the legacy we want to leave for the future generations 🖤💛❤️💚💙🤍💙💚

07/07/2025

Happy NAIDOC WEEK 2025 everyone 🫶

This week as reflect on ways we can create a legacy for future generations, it’s important we consider what we as Allies are doing on a regular basis to strengthen our allyship. Here’s a few ways to be a great ally this NAIDOC WEEK 🖤💛❤️

Remember to listen to understand not respond

Show up! Come along to marches, talks, events and fun days

Engage with Indigenous owned and lead business’

Read a book or watch a movie! Biographies, historical fictions or a documentary. SBS on demand and ABC iView have many available to watch for free

Make a donation. There are many wonderful organisations who would love a little boost

We can’t wait to see you all at the upcoming events for NAIDOC WEEK 2025 hosted by Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council

Come see us at the march or at Stall 9 at the Family Funday 🫶

NAIDOC WEEK 2025 is here 👇🏾

THE NEXT GENERATION / Strength, Vision & Legacy with a range of events held over the week, OPEN to all & we can’t wait to celebrate with you, walking arm in arm down High Street, getting your disco on or at our Family FUNday, there truly is something for everyone at NAIDOC WEEK 2025.

We are grateful for the community support including our awesome sponsors & we can’t wait to celebrate NAIDOC WEEK with everyone.

THE NEXT GENERATION / Strength, Vision & Legacy

The Community Social Project
Maitland City Council
Joblink Plus
CleverPatch
Aboriginal Affairs NSW

01/07/2025

Come and march with us at the Celebration of Existence march!

Let’s show up and support local mob. It’s so important now more than ever that we show our community solidarity and unity.

See you there! 🫶

Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council