Jerrinja Local Aboriginal Land Council Members Group

Jerrinja Local Aboriginal Land Council (JLALC) is a register not-for-profit charitable association focused on improving, protecting and fostering the best interests of its members and all Aboriginal persons connected to Jerrinja Country across the Jervis Bay, Shoalhaven on the South Coast of NSW Australia. The Jerrinja LALC head office is located at Orient Point in the Shoalhaven Region of New Sou

th Wales. Its boundaries stretch from Gerroa across Shoalhaven, Jervis Bay and south to Lake Conjola. Jerrinja are "Salt Water People"
The Jerrinja - Wandi Wandian nation is rich in Aboriginal culture and heritage, largely due to its diverse landscape and has over 300 registered Aboriginal sites. The Council is committed to inspiring and respecting Aboriginal traditions and cultural values for the entire community. The Council achieves these objectives by implementing a number of policies and procedures in compliance with the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (NSW), which states the functions of a Local Aboriginal Land Council. Jerrinja LALC’s role includes:
• acquiring, using and dealing with land
• identifying and protecting land of cultural significance to Aboriginal persons
• making claims to crown land
• protecting the interests of Aboriginal people in its area
• providing residential accommodation for Aboriginal people in the area in regard to the use, acquisition, management, control or disposal of land
• negotiate with persons desiring to use, occupy or gain access to any part of its land
• promote the protection of Aboriginal culture and heritage of Aboriginal persons in its area.