Onerwal Local Aboriginal Land Council

06/05/2026

Looking forward to seeing you all at our Didge & Dance Program today!

We’re excited to launch our Didge & Dance Program for 2026!

All Aboriginal children living within the Yass Valley are invited to join us for a year of culture, learning and connection.

The program is for children aged 6-17yrs old and runs weekly of a Thursday 4-5pm during Term 2 and Term 3 (30 April – 10 September) at Berinba Public School. Weekly activities include dance, didge carving, didge playing, dress making, weaving and more. Snacks and water are provided each week.

At the end of the year, students will showcase everything they’ve learnt in a special community performance.

Registrations close 17 April 2026

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/onerwal-lalc-didge-dance-program-2026-tickets-1985343783701?aff=oddtdtcreator

Alternatively, email [email protected] to register.

Onerwal LALC Board & Staff 💛🖤❤️

30/04/2026

CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES

Apologies to the community members who registered to attend today. Unfortunately Onerwal LALC will be unable to go ahead with the program today due to unforeseen circumstances.

We look forward to seeing you all next week

We’re excited to launch our Didge & Dance Program for 2026!

All Aboriginal children living within the Yass Valley are invited to join us for a year of culture, learning and connection.

The program is for children aged 6-17yrs old and runs weekly of a Thursday 4-5pm during Term 2 and Term 3 (30 April – 10 September) at Berinba Public School. Weekly activities include dance, didge carving, didge playing, dress making, weaving and more. Snacks and water are provided each week.

At the end of the year, students will showcase everything they’ve learnt in a special community performance.

Registrations close 17 April 2026

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/onerwal-lalc-didge-dance-program-2026-tickets-1985343783701?aff=oddtdtcreator

Alternatively, email [email protected] to register.

Onerwal LALC Board & Staff 💛🖤❤️

01/04/2026

2 weeks left to register for our upcoming Didge and Dance Program!

Follow the link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/onerwal-lalc-didge-dance-program-2026-tickets-1985343783701?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

We’re excited to launch our Didge & Dance Program for 2026!

All Aboriginal children living within the Yass Valley are invited to join us for a year of culture, learning and connection.

The program is for children aged 6-17yrs old and runs weekly of a Thursday 4-5pm during Term 2 and Term 3 (30 April – 10 September) at Berinba Public School. Weekly activities include dance, didge carving, didge playing, dress making, weaving and more. Snacks and water are provided each week.

At the end of the year, students will showcase everything they’ve learnt in a special community performance.

Registrations close 17 April 2026

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/onerwal-lalc-didge-dance-program-2026-tickets-1985343783701?aff=oddtdtcreator

Alternatively, email [email protected] to register.

Onerwal LALC Board & Staff 💛🖤❤️

24/03/2026

If you or someone you know is currently undertaking a:
▸ Traineeship or Apprenticeship
▸ School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship (SBAT)
▸ Partial Qualification (Smart and Skilled funded)
▸ Full Qualification (Smart and Skilled funded)

You may be eligible for free, culturally safe mentoring and advisory support through the Barranggirra Skilling for Employment Initiative. This program walks alongside Aboriginal learners to strengthen confidence, build skills and support successful training and employment pathways.

23/03/2026

🌿 Community Workshop – Caring for Country Together 🌿

Onerwal Local Aboriginal Land Council invites members to attend an upcoming workshop in collaboration with Transgrid focused on the Box Gum Woodland Local Area Management Program (BGW LAMP).

This session will bring our community together to yarn, learn, and share knowledge about restoring and protecting our grassy woodland ecosystems—Country that has been impacted by the Humelink East project.

Location: Onerwal LALC Office - 11 Adele Street, Yass

Date: Saturday 28th March 2026

Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm

Come along, bring your ideas, and be part of shaping how we care for Country moving forward.

17/03/2026

POSTPONEMENT NOTICE – AECG MEETING

Due to Sorry Business within our community, today’s AECG meeting will be postponed. Our thoughts and deepest respect are with the family and everyone affected during this time.

We will share a new date soon. Thank you for your understanding and for holding space for our community during this period of mourning.

17/03/2026

We’re excited to launch our Didge & Dance Program for 2026!

All Aboriginal children living within the Yass Valley are invited to join us for a year of culture, learning and connection.

The program is for children aged 6-17yrs old and runs weekly of a Thursday 4-5pm during Term 2 and Term 3 (30 April – 10 September) at Berinba Public School. Weekly activities include dance, didge carving, didge playing, dress making, weaving and more. Snacks and water are provided each week.

At the end of the year, students will showcase everything they’ve learnt in a special community performance.

Registrations close 17 April 2026

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/onerwal-lalc-didge-dance-program-2026-tickets-1985343783701?aff=oddtdtcreator

Alternatively, email [email protected] to register.

Onerwal LALC Board & Staff 💛🖤❤️

13/03/2026

Community Yarn Up!

Join us with Delise Freeman, CEO of Pejar Local Aboriginal Land Council and Kayleen Brown, Director for Aboriginal Health SNSWLHD for a yarn about the proposal of using Aboriginal langauge to rename Goulburn's Mental Health Units, as well as other things our community needs to get healthy and stay healthy.

When: Tuesday 17th March 2026
Time: 11am
Where: Mecure Goulburn, Premier Room - Lockyer Street

08/03/2026

Community Notice – Local AECG Being Formed

Onerwal Local Aboriginal Land Council would like to share an important opportunity for our community.

Steps are currently underway to establish a local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) in our area. AECGs play an important role in strengthening the relationship between local Aboriginal communities and schools, advocating for culturally strong education, and supporting better outcomes for our Aboriginal students and families.

We invite local Aboriginal parents, carers, Elders, community members, and those passionate about supporting Aboriginal education to express their interest in being part of this group.

Being part of a local AECG provides an opportunity to:
• Have a voice in Aboriginal education locally
• Support schools to embed culture and community in learning
• Advocate for the needs of Aboriginal students and families
• Work together to create stronger pathways for our young people

More information about the first meeting and how to get involved is below.

If you would like to register your interest or learn more, please contact Onerwal LALC on 02 6226 5349 or email [email protected] or just drop in our office!

Together, we can ensure our children and young people are supported to thrive in education while remaining strong in culture and community. 🖤💛❤️

Meeting details to form Yass AECG:

When: Wednesday 18th March
Time: 1pm-3pm
Where: Onerwal LALC Office (11 Adele Street, Yass NSW 2582)

07/03/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to our Onerwal LALC Community BBQ today. It was a beautiful day full of pride and connection.

These are the moments that remind us how strong our community really is when we look after one another ❤️

Thank you to everyone who helped cook, set up, pack down, donated! Your support makes days like this possible.

Keep an eye out on this page for more amazing days like this! ☀️

10/02/2025

Notice to Onerwal LALC members and wider Aboriginal community

Squadron Energy invites you to an information session to learn and talk about the proposed wind farm in Bookham on Monday 17th February at Onerwal LALC office between 3pm-5pm

A safe space to share valuable feedback and get to know the team behind the project

Light refreshments will be provided