Bathurst Local Aboriginal Land Council

03/06/2026

🌿 Today we honour Mabo Day! 🌿

On this day in 1992, the High Court of Australia made history — recognising for the first time in Australian law that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a deep, continuous, and rightful connection to their Country. This is known as the Mabo decision. 🏝️

Eddie Koiki Mabo, a Torres Strait Islander man from Mer (Murray Island), fought for over a decade to have his people's land rights recognised. He didn't live to see the victory — but his legacy changed Australia forever.

Mabo Day is a day to:
✨ Celebrate First Nations strength & resilience
📚 Learn about Native Title and what it means
❤️ Honour the ongoing connection between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their Country.

We celebrate this day with pride and gratitude — and recommit to walking alongside our communities every single day.

03/06/2026

🌟 Services Day Lithgow 🌟
The Local Jobs Program – Central West, in partnership with Lithgow City Council, is proud to bring Services Day to Lithgow — a FREE, drop-in event connecting you with essential services and support in your community.

🗓 Thursday, 18 June 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 1:30pm
📍 176 Mort Street, Lithgow (Central West Adaptive Skills Hub)
✅ No bookings required — just come along!

This event is designed to support local residents in exploring pathways into employment, education, and training, while also connecting with a range of important community and government services.

💬 On the day, you’ll have the chance to speak directly with:
Service NSW
Services Australia
NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages
Central Tablelands and Blue Mountains Community Legal Centre
Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON)
Lithgow Community Projects Inc
VERTO– Parent Pathways
Anglicare Central West

28/05/2026

Today we proudly completed the Aboriginal Site Identification Course with TAFE NSW.

A big thank you to all participants for your commitment, engagement and willingness to learn and share knowledge throughout the course. Special thanks to Victor Briggs for sharing his knowledge, experience and guidance with everyone involved.
This course is an important step in protecting and respecting Aboriginal cultural heritage and strengthening community knowledge for future generations.

Well done to everyone who took part! 👏🏾

26/05/2026

25/05/2026

Today, we acknowledge National Sorry Day, a day to remember and honour the Stolen Generations, their families, and communities.

We reflect on the pain and trauma caused by past government policies and recognise the strength, resilience, and survival of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Sorry means listening, learning, healing, and walking together toward truth and reconciliation.

🖤💛❤️

25/05/2026

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19/05/2026

Calling all local Aboriginal Artists! 🎨
WACHS is looking to collaborate with community to create culturally strong artwork for our Cancer Program.

Closing Date 5pm 31st of May 2026.
Contact WACHS for any further information 02 6845 5400