Blue Mountains City Council First Nations Community Updates
Welcome to the Blue Mountains City Council First Nations page.
This is page is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who live, work and have connections in the Blue Mountains LGA. The page will be updated with First Nations related news, events and other relevant information.
To receive email updates from the BMCC First Nations Team, subscribe on the top right (desktop) or below (mobile).
Click on the links for more information:
- Statement of Recognition and Commitment
- Aboriginal Advisory Council
- NAIDOC Week
- Cultural Burning
- Key Dates and Anniversaries
or visit www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-community
To find out about Blue Mountains local and online community organisations and government agencies go to www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/community-directory
Welcome to the Blue Mountains City Council First Nations page.
This is page is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who live, work and have connections in the Blue Mountains LGA. The page will be updated with First Nations related news, events and other relevant information.
To receive email updates from the BMCC First Nations Team, subscribe on the top right (desktop) or below (mobile).
Click on the links for more information:
- Statement of Recognition and Commitment
- Aboriginal Advisory Council
- NAIDOC Week
- Cultural Burning
- Key Dates and Anniversaries
or visit www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-community
To find out about Blue Mountains local and online community organisations and government agencies go to www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/community-directory
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EOI Reburial of First Nations Artefacts in Penrith LGA Due 7 October
Share EOI Reburial of First Nations Artefacts in Penrith LGA Due 7 October on Facebook Share EOI Reburial of First Nations Artefacts in Penrith LGA Due 7 October on X (formerly Twitter) Share EOI Reburial of First Nations Artefacts in Penrith LGA Due 7 October on Linkedin Email EOI Reburial of First Nations Artefacts in Penrith LGA Due 7 October linkPenrith City Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified and experienced First Nations Traditional Owners, Elders, Cultural Knowledge Holders and Aboriginal Cultural Heritage practitioners to support an assessment relating to the potential reburial of First Nations artefacts within the Penrith Local Government Area.
Interested applicants are invited to submit the following information:
- Full name
- Business name and ABN (where applicable)
- Provide proof of current Public Liability Insurance, including the level of cover
- Summary of previous experience providing advice on Aboriginal Cultural Heritage matters, including artefact reburial and related projects
- Outline of your connection to the Penrith Local Government Area
- Contact details for two referees from comparable projects
Successful applicants may be engaged to provide cultural advice and participate in a site inspection associated with the assessment process. Remuneration is available at a set rate of $150 per hour for up to approximately four (4) hours on site. Travel time is not reimbursable or included.
Submissions will be assessed based on relevant experience, cultural authority, demonstrated connection to the Penrith Local Government Area, and suitability for the project requirements. Penrith City Council encourages submissions from local Traditional Owners, Elders and Cultural Knowledge Holders with the relevant experience, cultural authority and expertise to contribute to this important Aboriginal Cultural Heritage project.
Please submit your Expression of Interest no later than 5pm on the 7th of October 2026 emailed to First.Nations@penrith.city .
Should you require any further information regarding the project, please contact Penrith City Council's First Nations team.
Penrith City Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified and experienced First Nations Traditional Owners, Elders, Cultural Knowledge Holders and Aboriginal Cultural Heritage practitioners to support an assessment relating to the potential reburial of First Nations artefacts within the Penrith Local Government Area.
Interested applicants are invited to submit the following information:
- Full name
- Business name and ABN (where applicable)
- Provide proof of current Public Liability Insurance, including the level of cover
- Summary of previous experience providing advice on Aboriginal Cultural Heritage matters, including artefact reburial and related projects
- Outline of your connection to the Penrith Local Government Area
- Contact details for two referees from comparable projects
Successful applicants may be engaged to provide cultural advice and participate in a site inspection associated with the assessment process. Remuneration is available at a set rate of $150 per hour for up to approximately four (4) hours on site. Travel time is not reimbursable or included.
Submissions will be assessed based on relevant experience, cultural authority, demonstrated connection to the Penrith Local Government Area, and suitability for the project requirements. Penrith City Council encourages submissions from local Traditional Owners, Elders and Cultural Knowledge Holders with the relevant experience, cultural authority and expertise to contribute to this important Aboriginal Cultural Heritage project.
Please submit your Expression of Interest no later than 5pm on the 7th of October 2026 emailed to First.Nations@penrith.city .
Should you require any further information regarding the project, please contact Penrith City Council's First Nations team.
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Birribee Housing for Aboriginal Men
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Birribee provides access to transitional properties targeting Aboriginal men aged 18 and over exiting custody. Dedicated caseworkers provide culturally responsive, wrap-around support to help you settle into your accommodation, maintain your tenancy, and work towards your personal goals, including securing long-term housing and building a positive future.
Enquiries to 1800 247 742 or email referrals to homelessness@birribee.org.au
Website: https://birribee.org.au/
Birribee provides access to transitional properties targeting Aboriginal men aged 18 and over exiting custody. Dedicated caseworkers provide culturally responsive, wrap-around support to help you settle into your accommodation, maintain your tenancy, and work towards your personal goals, including securing long-term housing and building a positive future.
Enquiries to 1800 247 742 or email referrals to homelessness@birribee.org.au
Website: https://birribee.org.au/
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Aboriginal Community Workers Forum - Tues 20 October
Share Aboriginal Community Workers Forum - Tues 20 October on Facebook Share Aboriginal Community Workers Forum - Tues 20 October on X (formerly Twitter) Share Aboriginal Community Workers Forum - Tues 20 October on Linkedin Email Aboriginal Community Workers Forum - Tues 20 October linkAnti Discrimination NSW is holding a Aboriginal Community Workers Forum online on Tuesday 20th October from 10am to 12noon.
Registration Link TBC
For further information on Anti Discrimination NSW, go to https://antidiscrimination.nsw.gov.au/organisations-and-community-groups/community/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-service.html
Anti Discrimination NSW is holding a Aboriginal Community Workers Forum online on Tuesday 20th October from 10am to 12noon.
Registration Link TBC
For further information on Anti Discrimination NSW, go to https://antidiscrimination.nsw.gov.au/organisations-and-community-groups/community/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-service.html
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Blak Friday Market Day - 27 November
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Date: Friday 27 November 2026
Location: Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre
Cost: Free for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businessesWe're looking for a diverse range of stallholders, including (but not limited to):
- Artwork and prints
- Clothing and accessories
- Jewellery
- Homewares
- Candles and skincare
- Handmade gifts
- Bush foods and packaged products
- Cultural products
- Other unique First Nations businesses and creations
Blak Friday Market Day aims to create a vibrant community market that encourages people to Buy Blak, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses and strengthening local economic participation.
If you are interested in having a stall, please reply to this email (info@nepeancommunity.org.au) with:
- Your business name
- A brief description of what you sell
- Your contact details
- Any social media or website links (if available)
As stall numbers are limited, registrations are essential and places will be confirmed following the close of expressions of interest.
Nepean Community and Neighbourhood Services is hosting a free market stall at the upcoming Blak Friday Market Day. The event has been created to celebrate the incredible talent, creativity and entrepreneurship of First Nations businesses while providing an opportunity to connect directly with the local community in the lead-up to Christmas.
Date: Friday 27 November 2026
Location: Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre
Cost: Free for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businessesWe're looking for a diverse range of stallholders, including (but not limited to):
- Artwork and prints
- Clothing and accessories
- Jewellery
- Homewares
- Candles and skincare
- Handmade gifts
- Bush foods and packaged products
- Cultural products
- Other unique First Nations businesses and creations
Blak Friday Market Day aims to create a vibrant community market that encourages people to Buy Blak, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses and strengthening local economic participation.
If you are interested in having a stall, please reply to this email (info@nepeancommunity.org.au) with:
- Your business name
- A brief description of what you sell
- Your contact details
- Any social media or website links (if available)
As stall numbers are limited, registrations are essential and places will be confirmed following the close of expressions of interest.
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SRAC 30th Anniversary Community Celebration - 6 November
Share SRAC 30th Anniversary Community Celebration - 6 November on Facebook Share SRAC 30th Anniversary Community Celebration - 6 November on X (formerly Twitter) Share SRAC 30th Anniversary Community Celebration - 6 November on Linkedin Email SRAC 30th Anniversary Community Celebration - 6 November linkStallholder applications are now open for Sydney Region Aboriginal Corporation’s 30th Anniversary Community Celebration.
Date: Friday 6th November 2026
Location: Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton
Event time: 10am to 2pm
Welcoming a diverse range of community organisations, businesses, services and food vendors to help make this milestone celebration a fantastic day for the community. All event information, stallholder requirements, terms and conditions, and application details can be found in the application form Apply Here
Interested in sponsoring a hub? Opportunities available for organisations looking to support the event and engage with the community. If you have any questions, contact SRAC directly
Stallholder applications are now open for Sydney Region Aboriginal Corporation’s 30th Anniversary Community Celebration.
Date: Friday 6th November 2026
Location: Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton
Event time: 10am to 2pm
Welcoming a diverse range of community organisations, businesses, services and food vendors to help make this milestone celebration a fantastic day for the community. All event information, stallholder requirements, terms and conditions, and application details can be found in the application form Apply Here
Interested in sponsoring a hub? Opportunities available for organisations looking to support the event and engage with the community. If you have any questions, contact SRAC directly
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Dubay Mudyin
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Come join us for our next Dubay Mudyin Women’s Group gathering on Friday 31 July from 10:00am at the Nepean Regional Gallery Art Room
This month we'll be getting creative together with a beautiful Native Flower Arrangement Activity πΏπΌ. Come along for a yarn, a laugh, and some time connecting with other Aboriginal women in a safe and welcoming space.
Whether you're a mum, nan, sister, aunty, daughter, or granny, we'd love to see you there. Together, we are stronger. Together, we are Dubay. π€πβ€οΈ
π Nepean Regional Gallery 86 River Road, Emu Plains, NSW 2750 – off St parking or limited at rear.
Come join us for our next Dubay Mudyin Women’s Group gathering on Friday 31 July from 10:00am at the Nepean Regional Gallery Art Room
This month we'll be getting creative together with a beautiful Native Flower Arrangement Activity πΏπΌ. Come along for a yarn, a laugh, and some time connecting with other Aboriginal women in a safe and welcoming space.
Whether you're a mum, nan, sister, aunty, daughter, or granny, we'd love to see you there. Together, we are stronger. Together, we are Dubay. π€πβ€οΈ
π Nepean Regional Gallery 86 River Road, Emu Plains, NSW 2750 – off St parking or limited at rear.
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First Nations Truth Telling Research Residency 2026
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Calling First Nations dance makers!
Do you have a truth-telling project or idea which needs dedicated, supported research time, both in and out of the studio?
Through partnering with AIATSIS and connecting you with the Collections Department – First Nations at Powerhouse Museum, Critical Path’s First Nations Truth Telling Research Residency is designed to support your research and choreographic exploration of a truth telling idea.
As artists, we can use our work to Truth-Tell and change this.
What do YOU want to uncover the truth on?
- Family History
- Connecting to Culture
- Re-telling historical events from a First Nations lens
- A moment in colonisation
- How current issues affect you as a First Nations person
Apply before 11PM WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST 2026.
https://criticalpath.org.au/programs/2026-truth-telling-research-residency-first-nations-program/
Calling First Nations dance makers!
Do you have a truth-telling project or idea which needs dedicated, supported research time, both in and out of the studio?
Through partnering with AIATSIS and connecting you with the Collections Department – First Nations at Powerhouse Museum, Critical Path’s First Nations Truth Telling Research Residency is designed to support your research and choreographic exploration of a truth telling idea.
As artists, we can use our work to Truth-Tell and change this.
What do YOU want to uncover the truth on?
- Family History
- Connecting to Culture
- Re-telling historical events from a First Nations lens
- A moment in colonisation
- How current issues affect you as a First Nations person
Apply before 11PM WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST 2026.
https://criticalpath.org.au/programs/2026-truth-telling-research-residency-first-nations-program/
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Opportunities with Nepean Blue Mountains Health
Share Opportunities with Nepean Blue Mountains Health on Facebook Share Opportunities with Nepean Blue Mountains Health on X (formerly Twitter) Share Opportunities with Nepean Blue Mountains Health on Linkedin Email Opportunities with Nepean Blue Mountains Health linkNBMLHD Human Resources, Organisational Development is looking for a Cultural Capability Team Leader - Aboriginal Cultural Capability Team Leader - Organisational Development jobs in Sydney - Greater West | I Work For NSW – CLOSES TONIGHT
Nepean Hospital in various Departments have Entry level traineeships for Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander peoples – APPLICATIONS CLOSE TOMORROW!!
Aboriginal Mental Health has a permanent part time position- Aboriginal Specialist Mental Health Clinician (Identified) - Mental Health Clinician jobs in Sydney - Greater West | I Work For NSW – CLOSES 29 July
Lemongrove Community Health Centre has a permanent full time Counsellor position - Sexual Assault Counsellor (Aboriginal Female Identified) - Sexual Assault Worker jobs in Sydney - Greater West | I Work For NSW – CLOSES 30 July
Cranebrook Community Health Centre has a temporary part time Social Worker position - Social Worker - Building Strong Foundations (Aboriginal Female Identified) - Social Worker jobs in Sydney - Greater West | I Work For NSW – CLOSES 30 July
NBMLHD Aboriginal Health Unit – has a fulltime registered nurse on our Mootang Tarimi Outreach Service. https://sydc1a.rfer.us/HEALTHNSWGOV3cV2DAZ - CLOSES 6 August
Nepean Hospital has an Aboriginal Health Worker / Aboriginal Health Practitioner Permanent Full Time position - Aboriginal Health Worker - Aboriginal Health Practitioner jobs in Sydney - Greater West | I Work For NSW - CLOSES 6 August
CONTACT - Christina Roberts
Manager, Aboriginal Workforce and Development | Workforce People & Culture
PO Box 63, PENRITH NSW 2750
Tel 0428 391 926 | Christina.Roberts@health.nsw.gov.auNBMLHD Human Resources, Organisational Development is looking for a Cultural Capability Team Leader - Aboriginal Cultural Capability Team Leader - Organisational Development jobs in Sydney - Greater West | I Work For NSW – CLOSES TONIGHT
Nepean Hospital in various Departments have Entry level traineeships for Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander peoples – APPLICATIONS CLOSE TOMORROW!!
Aboriginal Mental Health has a permanent part time position- Aboriginal Specialist Mental Health Clinician (Identified) - Mental Health Clinician jobs in Sydney - Greater West | I Work For NSW – CLOSES 29 July
Lemongrove Community Health Centre has a permanent full time Counsellor position - Sexual Assault Counsellor (Aboriginal Female Identified) - Sexual Assault Worker jobs in Sydney - Greater West | I Work For NSW – CLOSES 30 July
Cranebrook Community Health Centre has a temporary part time Social Worker position - Social Worker - Building Strong Foundations (Aboriginal Female Identified) - Social Worker jobs in Sydney - Greater West | I Work For NSW – CLOSES 30 July
NBMLHD Aboriginal Health Unit – has a fulltime registered nurse on our Mootang Tarimi Outreach Service. https://sydc1a.rfer.us/HEALTHNSWGOV3cV2DAZ - CLOSES 6 August
Nepean Hospital has an Aboriginal Health Worker / Aboriginal Health Practitioner Permanent Full Time position - Aboriginal Health Worker - Aboriginal Health Practitioner jobs in Sydney - Greater West | I Work For NSW - CLOSES 6 August
CONTACT - Christina Roberts
Manager, Aboriginal Workforce and Development | Workforce People & Culture
PO Box 63, PENRITH NSW 2750
Tel 0428 391 926 | Christina.Roberts@health.nsw.gov.au -
BMACRC Community NAIDOC Day
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NAIDOC Week
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Join us an one of the NAIDOC activities. For more information visit: https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/naidoc-week
- Friday 3 July: 'Reflections' Exhibition opening 6 to 8pm, Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, Katoomba
- Sunday 5 July: Community Celebration 11:30am to 3pm Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub, Springwood
- Sunday 5 July: Film 3pm to 5pm, The Sapphires
- Monday 6 July: Flag Raising 12pm, Carrington Place, Katoomba (MOB ONLY LUNCH)
- Saturday 11 July: Weaving and stallholders, Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, Katoomba
- Sat 4 to Sat 11 July: Free entry to Gallery to see Reflections and Ngurra Bayala
Join us an one of the NAIDOC activities. For more information visit: https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/naidoc-week
- Friday 3 July: 'Reflections' Exhibition opening 6 to 8pm, Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, Katoomba
- Sunday 5 July: Community Celebration 11:30am to 3pm Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub, Springwood
- Sunday 5 July: Film 3pm to 5pm, The Sapphires
- Monday 6 July: Flag Raising 12pm, Carrington Place, Katoomba (MOB ONLY LUNCH)
- Saturday 11 July: Weaving and stallholders, Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, Katoomba
- Sat 4 to Sat 11 July: Free entry to Gallery to see Reflections and Ngurra Bayala
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14 October 2026
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Blue Mountains City Council
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