Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council

10/06/2026

OZ Harvest will be available from 2pm today😀

05/06/2026

🌿 World Environment Day 2026 🌿
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Today, on World Environment Day, we acknowledge the deep and enduring connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have maintained with Country for tens of thousands of years.

At Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council, our work is grounded in the understanding that caring for Country is not simply an environmental responsibility—it is a cultural obligation, a spiritual connection, and a commitment to future generations. Through land management, cultural preservation, environmental stewardship, community engagement, and advocacy, we continue to work towards healthier landscapes and stronger communities.

A wonderful example of this commitment can be seen at the Black Hill Wetlands on the Traditional Lands of the Pambalong Clan of the Wonnarua, where Mindaribba LALC's Witjimaliny Parray Ranger Team is proudly working in partnership with Trees In Newcastle and Newcastle City Council. Together, we are contributing to the restoration and protection of this significant environmental asset, combining cultural knowledge, community participation, and environmental expertise to strengthen biodiversity and enhance the health of Country.

This partnership represents the future we should all be striving towards—one built on collaboration, respect, shared learning, and a collective commitment to caring for our environment. It is exciting to see organisations from different backgrounds coming together with a common purpose and demonstrating what can be achieved when we work side by side.

As Australia faces increasing environmental challenges, the path forward requires more than policies and programs. It requires listening. It requires respect. It requires genuine partnership.

For generations, First Nations peoples have carried knowledge systems that have sustained this continent's lands, waters, plants, and animals. These voices are not voices of division; they are voices of experience, resilience, and care.

There is nothing to fear from walking alongside Australia's First Peoples. There is much to gain.

If we stop, listen, learn, and walk together, we can build a future where cultural knowledge and contemporary approaches work hand in hand—creating stronger communities, healthier ecosystems, and a more sustainable future for all.

On this World Environment Day, let us commit to caring for Country together, because when Country is healthy, our communities are healthy, and our future is stronger.

Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council extends its gratitude to the dedicated teams at Trees In Newcastle and City of Newcastle for their partnership and shared vision. We look forward to continuing this important work together and creating a legacy of environmental stewardship for generations to come.

05/06/2026

🌭🔥 WANAY DISCO — NAIDOC WEEK 2026 🔥🌭

🚨 DATE CHANGE 🚨
Please note our Wanay Disco has moved from Wednesday 8th July to Monday 6th July!

Same deadly vibes — just a new date 💃🏽🕺🏽

Come celebrate NAIDOC Week 2026 with a night full of music, community, culture, dancing, and the BEST hotdogs in the Hunter 🌭👀

🎶 DJs & dancefloor vibes
🌭 Hunter’s best hotdogs
🖤 Community connection & culture
🔥 Good energy all night long

📅 Monday 6th July 2026
📍 1A Chelmsford Dr, Metford
🕒 6pm - 9pm

Bring your mob, your mates, and your appetite — this is one you won’t wanna miss!

04/06/2026

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04/06/2026

The Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council invites all members to attend an important Land Dealings Meeting.

Date: Monday, 15 June 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: 1A Chelmsford Drive, Metford

At this meeting, members will be asked to consider and vote on several proposed land dealings, including:

- A development application for the subdivision of land at Evans Street, Greta into 9 residential lots.
- A development application for the construction of 7 industrial units at Glenwood Drive, Thornton.
- A development application for the construction and operation of a proposed preschool and allied health facility at Chelmsford Drive, Metford, including a restriction on the title of the land.

Your participation is important in helping shape decisions about the future use and development of Mindaribba LALC land.

We encourage all members to attend and have their say.

03/06/2026

OzHarvest will be available at 2:30pm today 🍎🥕

Please bring your own bags 🛍️ and note it is one per household 🏠

📍 1A Chelmsford Drive

02/06/2026

Reconciliation shouldn't be a box ticking exercise.

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.

31/05/2026

🌿 Jarjum Crew is on today! 🌿
Join us this morning from 10am for a fun and welcoming space for children and families to connect, learn through play and yarn together.
✨ Occupational Therapist onsite
📍 1A Chelmsford Drive, Metford
🕙 10:00am today
We’d love to see you there! 💛

31/05/2026

Sexual violence has no place in our communities. Every person deserves to feel safe, heard, and supported.

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, there are safe ways to report it online and seek support confidentially. Speaking up can help protect others and begin the path toward healing and justice.

Please remember:
• You are not alone
• You deserve to be believed
• Support services are available
• Reporting can be done safely and privately online

If there is immediate danger, contact emergency services on 000.
For confidential support and reporting options, reach out to our Safe and Strong Child and Family Workers on 40157000

Let’s stand together to protect our children, families, and community. Silence protects violence — community protects people.