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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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
9:30am to 12.30pm -
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.
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Murama Indigenous Youth Summit
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It is a resilience-based cultural intervention program which is based on the strengths of Aboriginal culture that aims to heal our communities. The program focuses on belonging, kinship and traditional values as the stepping stones in a right of passage to reweave the cultural connectedness between individuals, families, and the community. More info: Murama – Youth Summit
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Emergency Preparedness 25 October
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Saturday 25 October 11am to 2pm
BMACRC 39 Whitton St Katoomba
Registration is essential for catering
Call Mick or Siobhan 0467 889 581 or community@acrc.org.au
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Warriwal 11 October
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A new work in development by Stuart McMinn and Jo Clancy
Saturday 11 October at 7pm
Kandos Community Centre
RSVP jo.clancy@bigpond.com
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ACRC Community BBQ 11 October
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Fun filled day of food, connection and yarns.
Saturday 11 October 2025
10:30am
BMACRC 39 Whitton st Katoomba
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FREE Community Chiropractic Services
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Macquarie University Chiropractic Clinic are coming back to Blue Mountains ACRC to offer free Chiropractic services to anyone in need.
Dates:
- 24 September 2025
- 22 October 2025
12pm to 4pm every date - 1hour appointments.
Contact 4782 6569 or admin@acrc.org.au
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Gathering for First Nations Women 6 September
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First Nations women and girls are invited to gather, reflect, connect and create at this FREE event on Saturday 6 September from 10am to 3:30pm at Blue Mountains Women's Health & Resource Centre (124 Lurline St, Katoomba)
Activities include:
- Wagana performance and workshop
- Weaving with interweave
- Cooking with native ingredients
- Yarning circles
- Wayapa Wuurrk workshop
- Art and more
- Catering by Kallico
