BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation

Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2024: “Blak, Loud and Proud This NAIDOC Week, we honour the unyielding spirit of our First Nations communities and especially celebrate our Rainbow Mob The fire of our cultures has burned brightly through generations, despite countless challenges. It connects us to the land, each other, and the traditions that define our unique heritage. As we gather around this sacred flame, we kindle pride and unity, reaffirming our commitment to honouring and sharing our rich cultural heritage. This year's theme, "Blak, Loud and Proud," calls us to stand unapologetically tall in our identity, embracing our heritage and asserting our place in today's world. It is a call to reclaim our narratives, amplify our voices, and commit unwaveringly to justice and equality. Let's come together, listen, learn, and foster meaningful dialogue. Together, we can ensure that the wisdom, stories, and achievements of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, including our Rainbow Mob brothers and sisters are celebrated and cherished, enriching the fabric of this land. #NAIDOC2024 #NAIDOCWeek #BlakLoudProud

Pride in Culture Picnic- Postponed It is with great sadness that due to wet weather and external circumstances, BlaQ must cancel the Pride in Culture NAIDOC Picnic. We hope to hold a similar community gathering in September and extend our apologies to the community. Stay tuned to our socials for more events BlaQ will be doing during NAIDOC. For NAIDOC Week events near you, head to City of Sydney events page below. https://lnkd.in/g9GAuWU

Please join us for our Post Referendum Yarning Circle via Microsoft Teams on Thursday from 11 am – 3 pm. We will be running these Yarning Circles every Thursday until August so everyone will have a chance to participate. If you want to attend this session, please click the link below to register your details and our team will send you a Microsoft Teams link. These yarning sessions provide a safe space for open discussions on concerns and support strategies. They are not intended for referendum debates but for fostering community support and well-being. The yarning sessions will be facilitated by experienced First Nations community leaders from Access EAP, dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. To register for this Thursday, please click the link below: https://lnkd.in/g8W3V45W

Please join us for our Post Referendum Yarning Circle via Microsoft Teams on Thursday from 11 am – 3 pm. We will be running these Yarning Circles every Thursday until August so everyone will have a chance to participate. If you would like to attend this session, please click on the link below to register your details and our team will send you a Microsoft Teams link. These yarning sessions provide a safe space for open discussions on concerns and support strategies. They are not intended for referendum debates but for fostering community support and well-being. Lunch will be provided on the day. The yarning sessions will be facilitated by experienced First Nations community leaders from AccessEAP, dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. To register for this Thursday, please click the link below: https://lnkd.in/gcvMm_R6

Please join us for our Post Referendum Yarning Circle at BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation on Thursday from 11 am – 3 pm. We will be running these Yarning Circles every Thursday until August so everyone will have a chance to participate. This session will be held at BlaQ Hub at 180 George Street, Redfern NSW 2016. If you would like to attend this session, please click on this link to register your details or if you can’t make it in person please email [email protected] to join the conversation via MS Teams. These yarning sessions provide a safe space for open discussions on concerns and support strategies. They are not intended for referendum debates but for fostering community support and well-being. Lunch will be provided on the day. The yarning sessions will be facilitated by experienced First Nations community leaders from AccessEAP, dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. To register for this Thursday, please click the link below: https://lnkd.in/gCpv4mie

Join us for a Free Lunch with BlaQ and OzHarvest! Every second Tuesday, starting June 18th at 1 PM, BlaQ invites you to Refettorio Sydney for a free delicious lunch. Connect with our team and enjoy a warm meal together. Spots are limited RSVP to [email protected] by 5 PM AEST on Monday, June 17th, with any dietary needs. Transport from our Redfern office is available.

Please join us for our Post Referendum Yarning Circle at BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation tomorrow from 11 am – 3 pm. We will be running these Yarning Circles every Thursday until August so everyone will have a chance to participate. This session will be held at BlaQ Hub at 180 George Street, Redfern NSW 2016. If you would like to attend this session, please click on this link to register your details or if you can’t make it in person please email [email protected] to join the conversation via MS Teams. These yarning sessions provide a safe space for open discussions on concerns and support strategies. They are not intended for referendum debates but for fostering community support and well-being. Lunch will be provided on the day. The yarning sessions will be facilitated by experienced First Nations community leaders from Access EAP, dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. To register for this Thursday, please click the link below: https://lnkd.in/gtcNH5gb?

BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation is currently working with Nous Group and the NSW Department of Customer Service to measure digital inclusion amongst First Nations people in NSW and develop a roadmap to support progress towards Closing the Gap Target 17 – equal levels of Digital Inclusion by 2026. We are asking First Nations people living in NSW to be involved in a survey to measure Digital Inclusion levels across NSW. This will help to measure and take action to improve Digital Inclusion. The survey takes about 20 minutes to complete and can be accessed via the link below. People who complete the survey can enter a draw to win one of five $100 vouchers. https://lnkd.in/gtjN5vZM Please feel free to share the link amongst your networks too!

Please join us for our Post Referendum Yarning Circle at BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation this Thursday from 11 am – 3 pm. We will be running these Yarning Circles every Thursday until August so everyone will have a chance to participate. This session will be held at BlaQ Hub at 180 George Street, Redfern NSW 2016. If you would like to attend this session, please click on this link to register your details or if you can’t make it in person please email [email protected] to join the conversation via MS Teams. These yarning sessions provide a safe space for open discussions on concerns and support strategies. They are not intended for referendum debates but for fostering community support and well-being. Lunch will be provided on the day. The yarning sessions will be facilitated by experienced First Nations community leaders from Access EAP, dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. To register for this Thursday, please click the link below: https://lnkd.in/giCNwqA6

Celebrating Mabo Day “What is on the land, what is below the land, what is in the sea and what is under sea belongs to my people” – Mr Eddie Koiki Mabo Today, we honour Eddie Koiki Mabo and his tireless fight for Indigenous land rights in Australia. On June 3, 1992, the landmark High Court decision recognised the Meriam people's traditional land rights, overturning the Terra Nullius doctrine. Let us reflect on this historic victory and continue the journey towards justice and reconciliation. 💚🖤💙🤍 Artwork by Olaf Hajek, Time Magazine, 2020.