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 (in development)
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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NAIDOC Week events
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To join us at one of the Council NAIDOC events, please follow the link https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/naidoc-week
- Sunday 6 July 12 to 3pm - Opening Community Event at Springwood Theatre and Community Hub, inlcuding a free lunch (RSVP)
- Monday 7 July 10am - Flag raising at Carrington Place, Katoomba (morning tea for mob at the Cultural Centre)
- Saturday 12 July 10am to 3pm - Community Event at Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, Katoomba
- Free entry to the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre all week to see '& Emerging' exhibition
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The Gunya Shed Open Day 14 June
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First Nations Creatives 31 May
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For more information go to https://yoursay.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/first-nations-creatives
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ACHAC - EOI
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Trainee Business Administration (First Nations)
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Trainee Business Administration (First Nations)
No experience required!
Take this opportunity to kick start your career and earn while you learn! You will be given the opportunity to learn new skills, gain a nationally recognised qualification and be mentored by long standing Council employees serving the local community. Cadetships, Apprenticeships and Traineeships are jobs that combine work and structured training and are a great way to start your future career. In these positions you will:
- boost your skills by having the opportunity to learn as you work in a hands on environment
- gain a nationally recognised qualification
- earn a weekly salary or wage
- gain industry experience, and
- have the ability to access and learn about other areas of the business.
For more information visit https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/trainees
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Standing Strong Band
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Six years ago a group of Blue Mountains musicians travelled to the Northern Territory to play music with Ray Dimakarri Dixon.
Ray is a proud leader in Australia’s indigenous music scene. What evolved is a unique musical partnership and the establishment
of a rocking eight-piece band of Northern Territory and Blue Mountains musicians - the Standing Strong Band.
To book follow the link: https://www.bluemountainstheatre.com.au/what-s-on/season-2025/standing-strong-band-with-ray-dimakarri-dixon/
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MURRA Indigenous Business Program
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Deepen your business skills with a course designed for Indigenous entrepreneurs and professionals with University of Melbourne.
https://mbs.edu/short-courses/murra-indigenous-business-program
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Birds of Australia Storybox
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The Springwood Theatre and Community Hub are hosting an artwork from the Australian Museum that celebrates native bird species.
There will be a Launch on Saturday 15 February including a Wagana dance performance.
For more information follow the link https://australian.museum/publications/birds-storybox/about/#page-section-storybox
