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.
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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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Mt Sion Cultural Burn
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Follow the link to read about the Mt Sion Cultural Burn
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Ignite Indigenous Traineeship Program
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For more information or to apply, please visit westernsydney.edu.au/Indigenousemployment
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Aboriginal Education Officer
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Join National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to support the strategic leadership and coordination of the state-wide Aboriginal Discovery Program. Showcase your program coordination and communication skills to design and deliver impactful cultural education programs.
Contact us for more information: Reach out to Dave Brown, Manager Education & Volunteer Programs Unit, Policy & Engagement Branch, NPWS on 0417 193 099 or David.Brown@dcceew.nsw.gov.au
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Survival Day 2026
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SURVIVAL DAY
26 JANUARY 2026
KATOOMBA NORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL
66 BARTON STREET, KATOOMBA
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BMACRC Annual General Meeting
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Notice of BMACRC Annual General Meeting
Saturday 29th November, 2025 from 10am to 12pm.
39 Whitton Street, Katoomba NSW 2780
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Blue Mountains Aboriginal Sharing and Learning Circle
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Join the Aboriginal Health Unit Team to share your thoughts on access to health services and improving health outcomes for your community.
Location: Blue Mountains Aboriginal Culture and Resource Centre
39 Whitton Street, Katoomba AKA 54-60 Camp Street
Date: Thursday 20th November, 2025
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Looking for a career with Transport for NSW?
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Come along to Kimberwalli for an Information Session with Transport for NSW's Aboriginal Employment Unit. Get practical tips to stand out in the recruitment process, ask questions, and build confidence to take the next step in your career journey.
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Bangawarra Art Yarns: For Older Mob
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Art Yarns is a free creative program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander older people, their families, and care networks.
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Strong Tracks Job Ready Pathway
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The program is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mob to yarn, learn and get mob ready.
