First Nations Resources
Fairfield Engaging Families of Aboriginal Heritage (FEFAH) Working Group
Fairfield City Council participates in and supports the Fairfield Engaging Families of Aboriginal Heritage (FEFAH) working group, currently co-convened by Mathew Dillon, Operations Manager at The Parks Community Network Inc. and Council’s Community Projects and Partnerships Officer, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Caroline Barton.
The Fairfield Engaging Families of Aboriginal Heritage (FEFAH) Working Group aims to build an understanding of the Fairfield Local Government Area’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and build relationships to be able to deliver tailored solutions to identified issues.
For more information or to get involved in the FEFAH working group, contact the 2024 FEFAH Chairpersons:
Mathew Dillon: operations@parkscommunity.org.au
Caroline Barton: scd@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au
Download the FEFAH working group information flyer(PDF, 4MB)
South West Sydney Koori Interagency (SWSKI)
This interagency is a forum for workers in NGO’s and government departments to share information and projects specific to the Aboriginal community. South West Sydney Koori Interagency (SWSKI) meetings are held 10am to 12pm on the last Thursday of the month (excluding December).
For more information contact the South West Sydney Koori Interagency Coordinator: joanne.kerr@official.niaa.gov.au
Visit the National Indigenous Australians Agency website
Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council
Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council is a well-established, member-based organisation that provides strong support and many essential services for their Members. The jurisdictional boundaries of the Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council (GLALC) span, in whole or in part, six Local Government Areas in the South Western Sydney region. These include Fairfield, Liverpool, Canterbury-Bankstown, Parramatta, Cumberland, and the Sutherland Shire.
Visit the Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council website
Deerubbin Local Aboriginal Land Council
Deerubbin seeks to strengthen the confidence and self-reliance of Aboriginal people and families, and to provide greater opportunity to Aboriginal people and families
Deerubbin LALC are committed to building a confident, resilient and caring community, based upon respect for Aboriginality and Aboriginal values.
As an organisation, Deerubbin LALC are also committed to professional, respectful and ethical behaviour, seeking to build and deepen their partnerships across Greater Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains with government and non-government organisations which share this commitment to the development and success of our community in a professional, respectful and ethical manner.
Visit the Deerubbin Local Aboriginal Land Council website
Indigenous Portal
This website is designed to connect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with Australian Government policies and programs and raise awareness about the initiatives that affect them most.
The site shares stories from individuals, communities and organisations across Australia, telling real stories about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the challenges and opportunities facing them, and the successes and achievements being demonstrated every day.
The Australian Government’s Indigenous Advancement Strategy shapes this portal, reflecting the key areas of focus for Indigenous affairs
Visit the Indigenous Portal website
Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) is an Indigenous led national institute that celebrates, educates and inspires people from all walks of life to connect with the knowledge, heritage and cultures of Australia’s First Peoples.
Visit the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies website