Tamworth Local Aboriginal Land Council

04/06/2026

https://www.treatynsw.info/

Three independent Commissioners are leading state-wide consultations to determine whether Aboriginal people in NSW want to pursue a treaty or other formal agreement-making process.

01/06/2026

We are excited to shine the spotlight on our newest Walaaybaa Junior Ranger School Based Trainees!

All three students have been involved in our Junior Ranger Program and have consistently demonstrated dedication, commitment, and a strong passion for learning and caring for Country. Their hard work has paid off, with each student successfully securing a School Based Traineeship with the Walaaybaa Junior Ranger Program.

Over the next year, they will spend one day each week working alongside Richard, gaining hands-on experience through a range of exciting and meaningful projects while completing their Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management through TAFE NSW — all while continuing their school studies.

This is a fantastic opportunity for these young people to build practical skills, connect with culture and Country, and explore future career pathways in environmental management and conservation.
We are incredibly proud to have these young leaders on board and can't wait to watch their confidence, skills, and knowledge continue to grow.

👏 Congratulations to our newest Junior Ranger SBATs!
🌱 Keep an eye on our page for updates as they get involved in some deadly projects throughout the year.

📸 Left to Right:
Bowen Strong – Oxley High, Aden Cook – Peel High, Benji Dean-Fullwood – Tamworth High| Richard Chatfield (Junior Rangers Mentor)

🌿🖤💛❤️

29/05/2026

The Kinchela Boys Home AC will be running a number of events in Tamworth next week including
* a National Redress Scheme information session on Tuesday at Coledale Community Centre, and
* a 3-day reunion event for Kinchela survivors and their families.

Please contact the numbers on the flyers for more information

26/05/2026

🌿 We’re Hiring – Aboriginal Ranger Positions 🌿

Tamworth Local Aboriginal Land Council are currently seeking Aboriginal Rangers to join the team.

This is a great opportunity to work on Country, support community, and help protect and preserve our natural and cultural heritage.

If you’re interested or would like support with your application, please reach out.

📩 Applications now open – see details below 👇

18/05/2026

https://mailchi.mp/d7b5e8ad2339/nswalc-from-the-desk-of-the-chair-draft-march-18102852?e=bd0e7e71fa

On behalf of the NSW Aboriginal Land Council, I would like to sincerely thank everyone who stood together in unity last week in Sydney, marching in opposition to the Crown Lands Amendment Bill.

13/05/2026

The Northern Inland Academy of Sport (NIAS) will be hosting its Indigenous Talent ID Day in Tamworth on Thursday, 11 June 2026.

This exciting, action-packed day aims to identify young people with the skills, personal qualities, and physical attributes that may support their development as high-performing athletes.

If you know any aspiring athletes aged 13 to 17 years, please encourage them to register using the QR code on the attached flyer or click the link below .
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=-yhlOSCt4kefTQGTfI0ZIWsGgHMxUTxLiS16eMs-HS1UNTI5RTFIS1dYVFJXNzU2QjVQSVE3SEdTRC4u&route=shorturl

The event is free to attend, and participants will have the opportunity to experience a variety of sports throughout the day.

06/05/2026

Unfortunately, we need to advise that the planned Cultural Burn originally scheduled for tomorrow 7 May has had to be cancelled.

Following advice from our ecologist and careful consideration of current environmental conditions, it has been determined that the ongoing dry weather and extremely low soil moisture mean conditions are not suitable for a safe and beneficial burn at this time.

Cultural burning is about caring for Country and supporting regeneration, biodiversity, and ecosystem health. In the current conditions, a burn is unlikely to deliver those outcomes and may instead place additional stress on native plants, animals, and the broader environment.

While we know this will be disappointing for those who were planning to attend, protecting Country must always come first. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to sharing future opportunities when conditions are more favourable.

Thank you for your continued support. 🍃🔥

06/05/2026

A few photos from our staff and members in Sydney today

06/05/2026

At 11:30 today, Land Councils and supporters from right across NSW are taking to the streets in Sydney to stand up against proposed changes to the Crown Lands Bill - changes that risk eroding, and potentially reversing, the hard-won progress of the past 43 years under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act.

We’re proud that representatives from the NSW Aboriginal Land Council are there, marching alongside communities from across the state. Closer to home, we stand in solidarity and continue to support this important cause at a local level.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has come into the office this morning to show their support. Your presence matters, and your voices are part of something bigger. 🖤💛❤️

06/05/2026

We are proud to have Tamworth Local Aboriginal Land Council representatives on the ground in Sydney today to join the protest against changes to the Crown Lands Act that threatens Aboriginal Land Rights in NSW.

If you'd like to support the Crown Lands Bill protest but you're still in Tamworth, drop in to the office at 123 Marius Street this morning to get your photo taken and show your support!

NSW Aboriginal Land Council