TACCO Place-Based Partnerships

02/11/2026

Aboriginal Business Spotlight | Gili Services Pty Ltd

This week, we’re shining a light on Damian Foord from Gili Services Pty Ltd and the great work he’s doing to create opportunities for our mob!

Damian is a proud man of the Biripi and Worimi Nations who grew up on Kamilaroi Country. Giving back to community and creating a better future for the next generation is at the heart of what he does.

Since starting Gili Services in 2020, Damian has been working towards a vision that goes beyond building and maintenance. He wants to see more young Aboriginal men and women given the chance to learn new skills, gain experience and build a future in the construction and services industry.

Through training, mentoring and quality building and maintenance work, Gili Services is helping create opportunities for our people while contributing to stronger, more sustainable communities.

We love seeing Aboriginal businesses grow, create opportunities and give back to community. Every business has a story behind it, and it’s great to share the people and passion that help make our local Aboriginal business community so strong.

Let’s get behind Damian and support Gili Services!

🔗 Find out more: https://giliservices.au/

29/10/2026

Have you ever wondered what the seasons look like through the eyes of Country?

Yaama everyone!

We’re excited to share the **Gomeroi–Kamilaroi Seasonal Calendar**, a beautiful resource created and produced independently by Marc and Milaan Sutherland, celebrating the deep cultural knowledge, stories and connections to Country that have been shared for thousands of years.

Grounded in Country, the calendar offers a way of understanding time through the changing seasons, stories, songs, dances and artworks, reminding us that there is so much knowledge within our community to learn from, celebrate and pass on to future generations.

📲 **Want to explore the calendar?**

You can download your free copy using the link below:

🔗 https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ci7uzuaginaldxvnorptf/GomeroiKamilaroiSeasonCalendar_B0Size.pdf?rlkey=4rm17vb9j6thqhl9achnxchd5&st=6c37kdho&e=1&dl=0

Once downloaded, you can save it to your device, print it or share it with family, friends and your networks.

Printing tip: The calendar is designed to be printed in B0 size for the best result.

We encourage everyone to share this resource far and wide and help keep cultural knowledge alive for generations to come.

For further knowledge about local seasons, stories and our relationships with Country, we encourage you to connect with local Elders and knowledge holders.

A big thank you to Marc and Milaan Sutherland for creating and sharing this resource with the community.

27/10/2026

✨ **AN AMAZING OPPORTUNITY FOR FIRST NATIONS WOMEN IN TAMWORTH!** ✨

Yaama all!

We’re excited to share this opportunity from **Buluuy Mirrii**, a Gomeroi fashion label celebrating culture, creativity and storytelling through fashion.

Buluuy Mirrii is looking for local talent, particularly young women and First Nations women, to be part of a unique opportunity right here in Tamworth! 🌟

This is a wonderful chance for local women to get involved, explore their creativity and be part of something special that celebrates First Nations women, culture and community.

We love seeing Aboriginal-owned businesses creating opportunities for our mob and showcasing the amazing talent we have right here on Gomeroi Country. 🙌🏽

💫 **Know someone who might be interested?** Please share this post and help spread the word!

For more information about the opportunity and how to get involved, reach out to Buluuy Mirrii directly.

Let’s get behind our local Aboriginal businesses and support our mob to shine!

26/10/2026

SPREAD THE WORD | Safe Aboriginal Youth (SAY) Program

Yaama everyone!

TACCO is proud to help spread the word about the Safe Aboriginal Youth (SAY) Program, providing a safe, culturally supportive space for Aboriginal young people aged 12–17 years to come together, have a feed, enjoy activities and connect with positive role models.

The SAY Program runs every Friday and Saturday night from 8pm to midnight, with safe transport available through the SAY bus to help keep our young people safe and supported throughout the evening. 🚌

🎃 This weekend, SAY is celebrating Halloween! 🎃

We encourage families, community members and local services to share the attached Halloween poster and help spread the word so our young people know what's on offer.

It's all about creating positive spaces, building connections and making sure our young people feel safe, supported and connected to community.

Please share this post through your networks and help us get the word out!

22/10/2026

🌿 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT | Maran Giirr 🌿

Keeping our language strong and passing it on to the next generation!

Today we’re shining a spotlight on Maran Giirr, a Gamilaraay language program dedicated to teaching and sharing language and culture with younger generations.

Through education and cultural learning, Maran Giirr helps keep Gamilaraay language alive, strengthening connections to culture, identity and community for generations to come.

Language is more than words — it carries our stories, our knowledge and our connection to Country. Supporting programs like Maran Giirr helps ensure our language and culture continue to thrive.

🙌🏽 Check out Maran Giirr on YouTube and join in supporting the preservation and sharing of Gamilaraay language.

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/

22/10/2026

✨Aboriginal Business Spotlight | BULUUY MIRRII ✨

From Gomeroi Country to the international fashion runway, Colleen Tighe-Johnson is bringing culture, stories and the next generation of Aboriginal talent into the spotlight!

Meet the Gomeroi fashion designer and founder of BULUUY MIRRII, meaning Black Star in Gomeroi language.

Colleen transforms commissioned Gomeroi artworks into unique fashion designs that celebrate culture, Country and Dreaming Stories, sharing the richness of Gomeroi culture with audiences around the world.

But BULUUY MIRRII is about more than fashion. Through its Youth Development Program, Colleen supports young Aboriginal people in Tamworth and Moree with mentoring, cultural knowledge, life skills and fashion industry experience — building confidence, pride and new opportunities for the next generation.

🙌 A beautiful example of Aboriginal business showcasing culture, creating opportunities and inspiring young people to shine.

21/10/2026

20/10/2026

🏅 Carers Mini Olympics! 🏅

What a fantastic day we had, with around 200 people coming together for our Carers Mini Olympics! It was great to see people from Tamworth, Gunnedah, Inverell, Werris Creek and Quirindi catching up with friends, having a yarn, playing games and enjoying the day together.

A big thank you to the Clontarf boys and Stars girls from Tamworth High School who made sure our Elders were looked after all day!

A special thanks to Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service, Aboriginal Corporation, Hunter New England Health, Carers NSW and Joblink Plus Tamworth for their support and contribution to making the event such a success.

And a massive shoutout to our own school-based trainee, Darius Johnston. One of Darius’ first tasks after joining TACCO was securing funding for this initiative. He successfully applied for a grant through Carers NSW and obtained additional sponsorship from Joblink, helping to make the day possible.

Thank you to everyone who came along and helped make it special! Now to get ready for the big games in 2027.

20/10/2026

**ONLINE RENTAL FORUM – KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AS A RENTER!**

Yaama everyone!

Renting in NSW? NSW Fair Trading is hosting a **free online rental forum** to help you understand the latest changes to rental laws and the practical tools and support available to renters.

📅 **Date:** Thursday, 3 December 2026
⏰ **Time:** 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
💻 **Where:** Online

NSW Rental Commissioner, Trina Jones, will cover a range of important topics, including:

🔑 Smart Rental Bonds
🏠 The free Rent Check tool
📋 Changes to rental laws, including rent increases, fee-free rent payments, pets and no-grounds evictions
💜 Protections for people experiencing domestic and family violence
🔒 Privacy and data protection
🤝 Support for resolving rental disputes
⚖️ Enforcement action for breaches of rental laws

There will also be an opportunity to ask questions during a moderated Q&A.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about your rights as a renter, understand the changes and find out what support is available.

📲 **Register for the free online forum here:**

https://comms.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/pub/pubType/EO/pubID/zzzz6ab32f7440949254/interface.html

Feel free to share this post with family, friends and anyone who may find this information helpful!

Rental Reforms Webinar form

19/10/2026

Text and Type is launching at 4pm AEDT!

Whether you prefer to talk, text or type, support will soon be available in the way that feels most comfortable for you.
If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, we encourage you to connect for a yarn. No judgement, no shame.

Your yarn, your way.