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25.01.2022 Community information on COVID 19

25.01.2022 Metropolitan LALC wishes to share some exciting news with our community, below are links to the new temporary field officer roles in Greater Sydney Branch and across NSW. In the first instance, these roles are being made available on a 12-month time-limited basis to provide immediately increase firefighting resources. Once the outcomes of the current Independent NSW Bushfire Inquiry are known, the NSW Government will consider the recommendations including possible future fund...ing. The jobs will be advertised widely including as many of local media outlets and social media. NPWS are encouraging applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and those with a disability. This video highlights some of the roles and opportunities available to women at NPWS. Im really looking for your assistance to help spread the word and assist with applications if required, noting closing date is Monday 6 July 2020, so less than two weeks. There will also be a talent pool created that can be used to fill any consequential vacancies across the State and Greater Sydney Branch for the next 18 months. So please encourage all interested community members to apply because this is an excellent opportunity to get into to NPWS. Background On 8 June 2020, Minister Kean announced a $22.9 million interim budget boost to increase hazard reduction activity in and around the highest risk areas in the lead up to the next bushfire season. This funding will enable another 125 firefighters to be deployed before the next fire season, including up to 80 additional Remote Area Fire Team (RAFT) firefighters. The roles to be advertised are field roles with firefighting as part of their duties and are not exclusively firefighter roles. Greater Sydney Branch is advertising 3 positions being: Field Officer Grade 1/4 (5 over 7) Field Officer Grade 1/2 (5 over 7) Field Officer General Operations (Monday to Friday) If you have any questions please click on below link https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au//field-officer-general-operati Or if you require further information about the role please contact Richard Pearce (hiring manager) on (02) 4580 2715 or at [email protected] And if you have issues with uploading your application, please contact Emma Baird at [email protected]

23.01.2022 ALS NSW ACT Petition: Stop COVID Aboriginal Deaths in Custody before it's too late Sign here: http://www.alsnswact.org.au/free_our_people

23.01.2022 3rd August 2020 Reminder to MLALC Applicants for Housing Please be advised Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council(MLALC) wish to remind all applicants for MLALC Housing of the need to submit at a minimum annual updates of their housing applications to be considered for any MLALC Housing.... Please ensure your update Housing Applications are sent to either by email to [email protected] or by post to MLALC Via PO Box 1103 Strawberry Hills NSW 2012. Should you have any questions or inquiries please do not hesitate to contact us on the above contact email and or by telephone 02 83949666. Yours In Unity Nathan Moran CEO MLALC

21.01.2022 Transport for NSW is currently undertaking detailed design for the new southern concourse at Redfern Station. We would like to work with the Aboriginal community to ensure that the design reflects local values and the Redfern areas cultural significance. As part of this process, we have launched an Aboriginal Engagement Portal and would like to invite you and your community to give feedback via an online survey and interactive map, which can be accessed here. We would reall...y appreciate if you could share this with your networks and encourage them to provide their feedback. The survey and map will be available until Friday 2 October 2020. If you would like to find out more about the project, please visit yoursay.transport.nsw.gov.au/redfern Separate to this project to upgrade Redfern Station, wider engagement is also being undertaken to take shape the vision for the Redfern North Eveleigh Precinct Renewal. To find out more about the Precinct, and to be part of the conversation, please visit the webpage here. If you have any questions, or need help accessing the website, please contact us on 1800 684 490 or email [email protected] Kind regards Yvette King Senior Aboriginal Participation & Engagement Manager Transport Access Program (TAP) Rail Delivery | Infrastructure and Place Transport for NSW

20.01.2022 Were working with COSC and OzHarvest on a free home meal delivery service for people who cant access food during this difficult time. Increasing numbers of people are experiencing food insecurity due to: loss of income social isolation digital divide ... limited access to services or lower cost options. Program eligibility The program is open to anyone: living in the City of Sydney local area experiencing food insecurity self-isolating without the means or mobility to access or cook food under 65 not eligible for Meals on Wheels. Once client permission has been gained, referrals for the home delivery can be made to our community hotline on 9265 9333 or [email protected] If you have questions about this email, contact project manager Laura Kelly on 02 9246 7883 or [email protected]

18.01.2022 Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Councils today 18th May honours Arabanoo Gannagal Warrior, of what is now known as Manly. 231 years of today he died in custody of the Crown after being our first ever 1st Nations aka Aboriginal kidnapped and becoming our first Aboriginal death in custody. RIP our Great Warrior who the English described as so Manly they named Manly after him.

18.01.2022 https://www.tafensw.edu.au/fee-free-short-courses

18.01.2022 THE 16 REASONS PERMITTED FOR LEAVING YOUR HOME IN NSW AS AT 31/3/20: Obtaining food or other goods or services for the personal needs of the household or other household purposes (including for pets) and for vulnerable persons Travelling for the purposes of work if the person cannot work from the persons place of residence Travelling for the purposes of attending childcare (including picking up or dropping another person at childcare) Travelling for the purposes of... facilitating attendance at a school or other educational institution if the person attending the school or institution cannot learn from the persons place of residence Exercising Obtaining medical care or supplies or health supplies or fulfilling carers responsibilities Attending a wedding or a funeral in the circumstances Moving to a new place of residence (including a business moving to new premises) or between different places of residence of the person or inspecting a potential new place of residence Providing care or assistance (including personal care) to a vulnerable person or providing emergency assistance Donating blood Undertaking any legal obligations Accessing public services (such as a hospital, Centrelink, a police station or a domestic violence service) For children who do not live in the same household as their parents or siblings or one of their parents or siblingscontinuing existing arrangements for access to, and contact between, parents and children or siblings For a person who is a priest, minister of religion or member of a religious order going to the persons place of worship or providing pastoral care to another person Avoiding injury or illness or to escape a risk of harm For emergencies or compassionate reasons See more

17.01.2022 Senior Manager, First Nations Strategic Projects The Senior Manager, First Nations Strategic Projects is a temporary role to oversee the development of the First Nations Science Centre in Western Sydney. The First Nations Science Centre will seek to establish a repository for Australian First Nations science and knowledge and other key staged outcomes determined by a working group of project partners. The Powerhouse will leverage the Powerlab; a research, collaboration and workspace embedded into Powerhouse Parramatta, City of Parramatta Council, Westmead Redevelopment and the University of Sydney to initiate the project. The role will manage a partner working group, stakeholder and Traditional Owner consultation and all project management. https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au//senior-manager-first-nations-

17.01.2022 NETWORK MESSAGE: The New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council will immediately transition into a state-wide work from home program as part of its efforts to limi...t the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure that we have a healthy workforce to support our LALC Network and Community. For more information click on the link below: http://ow.ly/7GfH50ySHyl

16.01.2022 MLALC Community please find below information from Welfare Rights Centre NSW regrading free assistance for our people in accessing and or seeking assistance in dealing with Centrelink. Dear colleagues, Free advice about social security and Centrelink matters... Given the enormous pressures many are facing as a result of COVID-19 and the huge increase in demand for income support, we are launching a campaign to promote the Welfare Rights Centres services. We are hoping you can help us make sure our message reaches as many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as possible. In short, we want people to know that we provide free legal advice and representation to people in NSW on any Centrelink or social security matter. We also support and represent people in appeals, which they frequently win. In most cases, advice can be provided over the phone. This is such a difficult time for many, so we want to spread the word about our free services far and wide. We would really appreciate it if you could: 1. Pass on our contact details to anyone you think may benefit from advice or assistance. We have a lot of information on our website, and people can ask for assistance by calling or by filling out our online form: Webpage: welfarerightscentre.org.au/covid19 Telephone lines: 02 9211 5300 (Sydney) 1800 226 028 (toll-free from outside Sydney) 2. Promote our services through social media. Were working hard to increase our social media presence as we want to make our services known to lots of people. Please follow us and share: Facebook post Tweet Instagram post 3. Promote our services through your newsletter. If you have an organisational newsletter or other communication tool, please consider including some information about our services. In case its useful, weve prepared some possible newsletter text. Please let me know if we can provide images or additional text that may be more appropriate for your audience. New campaign to help JobSeeker claimants The Welfare Rights Centre has launched a campaign to let new JobSeeker claimants know that help and support are available. If you are struggling with a Centrelink decision about your JobSeeker claim or another social security matter, you can call the specialist lawyers at Welfare Rights Centre for free legal assistance. Call 1800 226 028 or visit https://welfarerightscentre.org.au/covid19 [please link this url to https://welfarerightscentre.org.au/covid19] Please support our campaign and help us promote our services. It would also be great to hear from you if you have other ideas about ways we may partner to support your work. Dont hesitate to contact me if you would like any more information. Sincerely, Katherine Boyle | Executive Director a: 102/55 Holt Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010 p: 02 9211 5389 | f: 02 9211 5268 e: [email protected] w: welfarerightscentre.org.au

15.01.2022 We have extended the phone hotline service to register for our food relief program. Best option is to register online but if you dont have internet access were keeping the phone lines open for another day. We had a huge response yesterday! #covid #corona #community

15.01.2022 AMS End of year hours of operation Have a happy and safe festive period

13.01.2022 Dear All, As discussed Please see link to Online Petition for your information. https://www.change.org/p/melinda-pavey-minister-for-water-p... Kind regards, Warren Roberts Secretariat Redfern Waterloo Aboriginal Affordable Housing Campaign Redfern Waterloo Alliance of Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and Allies

13.01.2022 Future Directions Rent Choice Service Improvement Initiative (SII). There are a range of Rent Choice products available to support households to access safe and affordable housing in the private rental market. These include: Rent Choice Start Safely: applies to clients escaping domestic or family violence who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and are eligible for social housing. Rent Choice Youth: applies to clients between the ages 16 and 24 years who are capable o...f living independently; are homeless or at risk of homelessness; are eligible for social housing and who have the capacity and intention to engage in employment, education or training. Rent Choice Veterans: applies to former members of the permanent Australian Defence Force (ADF) who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Rent Choice Assist Trial: a form of Private Rental Assistance (PRA) that aims to support households to maintain and/or access safe and affordable housing in the private rental market. It provides a time limited private rental subsidy for up to 3 years and where appropriate, facilitates access to support services, including training and employment opportunities, to build capacity to return to independent living. Rent Choice Transition Pilot: applies to current public housing tenants who would like to leave public housing and move into a tenancy in the private rental market. Deeper Subsidy: A deeper subsidy may be available for eligible Rent Choice clients that require accommodation in high cost locations with a higher market rent than the standard affordable rent. Moderate Income: Moderate income clients who are identified as being at serious threat of domestic and family violence (DFV), are at risk of homelessness and are referred to a Safety Action Meeting (SAM) may be eligible for Rent Choice Start Safely. Rent Choice provides medium term financial assistance for up to three years for low to moderate income households. The program assists clients to access support services, including training and employment opportunities, to build capacity to continue living independently after the Rent Choice assistance ends. It ensures that clients are supported in their transition to sustainable independence. Recipients of Rent Choice must display a commitment to sustaining a tenancy while receiving the subsidy and transitioning to independent living and must be willing to receive and continue with support services where relevant. Each of the products have different eligibility criteria (many are consistent across the suite of products) and some products are only offered in certain locations (such as Rent Choice Youth). For more information and related documentation you can refer to the DCJ’s website here. See more

11.01.2022 Metropolitan LALC proudly supports Sugar Fest 2020 and the Australian South Sea Islander community in their campaign for justice

10.01.2022 https://www.skynews.com.au/details/_6171912780001

09.01.2022 Information on COVID 19 clinics in our community

06.01.2022 Update care of AMS Redfern on COVID in our community as at 1/1/2021. Stay safe all.

06.01.2022 https://mailchi.mp//network-message-lalc-meetings-and-covi

06.01.2022 Metropolitan LALC wishes to pay our respects and to pass on our love and thoughts to the Hookey family on loss of Aunt Kay. RIP Aunt.

06.01.2022 Inner City Local resources for Emergency assistance Please share. Emergency Relief Program Kings Cross Mission Australia have confirmed that they will be able to provide $40 or $50 coles/woolies vouchers or food hampers. Just need to send a copy of a photo identification or CRN card and Centrelink income statement. They will be able to mail out vouchers or can pickup food hamper from Kings Cross. Phone 9357 1144 Email- Freya McCullough [email protected].... Resources for Emergency Assistance Prosper Project Australia (need to fill out the attached registration form) Summary of services delivered - Free toiletry packs, nappies and other essentials, free meals. Phone 0402787571 Address - S34 North Parade, Campsie Uniting Harris Community Centre Summary of services delivered -Emergency relief in the form of food parcels, clothing, gift cards for shopping and Christmas gifts is available for singles and families experiencing financial distress. Aid is depending on availability of some items. Target group - Pension card holders Phone 95521140 Email - [email protected] Address -97 Quarry Street, Ultimo Staples Bag Summary of services delivered Provide a mixed grocery bag $20 or $30 bag, delivered once per week. Can be payed through centrepay, Trustee and Guardian or card/cash Centrepay information is Settlement Services International or 555-100-319-S under Name, ABN, or CRN. Additionally, it can be setup by using the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app on your mobile device at a service centre with help from our staff by calling us on your regular payment number. Phone 0424 535 900 Email [email protected] C/O Rob Roberts, Project Officer | Greater Sydney Region | Aboriginal Affairs

06.01.2022 Site inspection MLALC proposed development with OEH, NB LGA and MLALC

05.01.2022 https://www.smh.com.au//true-refection-of-past-monument-to

05.01.2022 Please attached NSW Health COVID Alert Friday 18 December 2020

05.01.2022 Meet the 2020 recipients of the First Nations Arts Awards as they are announced, send in your congratulations and celebrate with us! Find out more and add the event to your calendar: https://www.australiacouncil.gov.au//national-indigenous-/

04.01.2022 A new resources page for Aboriginal people and communities is now available on the Aboriginal Affairs NSW Website. The new COVID-19 and Aboriginal Communities Essential Information page details information from official and trusted sources covering the areas of: health ... housing and accommodation communities and justice fines and sanctions food assistance packages funerals Indigenous business and worker support public transport schools travel and border restrictions. With the vast amount of information out there related to COVID-19, it is important our people and communities have access to the most up-to-date information via one central point, to assist them as the situation evolves in the coming weeks and months ahead. I encourage all to share the new resource page with key contacts and networks, and to keep up to date with news via our Facebook and LinkedIn social media pages. As we continue to journey through this period together, please look after yourselves. Lil Gordon A/Head of Aboriginal Affairs NSW

04.01.2022 NSW Government COVID-19 Communications Update 6 April 2020 NSW Government campaign Help us save lives Department of Customer Service (DCS) has launched the Help us save lives campaign across TV, radio, print, outdoor, digital and social - for accessibility all media will be tagged, captioned videos, etc. - https://preview.nsw.gov.au/covid-19... Stronger Communities campaign Together against COVID-19 This messaging overlays with the DCS campaign and is on Department of Communities & Justice (DCJ) website and social media channels -https://coronavirus.dcj.nsw.gov.au/ DCJ have information for their clients and stakeholders and particularly for older people and people with disability, people experiencing domestic violence and Aboriginal people. Public health orders NSW Public Health Orders - https://preview.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/public-health-orders Its important to highlight that support and care to vulnerable cohorts (including personal care) is considered essential and therefore is allowed. This includes current and new volunteer work. NSW sources of truth NSW Government website - https://preview.nsw.gov.au/covid-19 NSW Health Aboriginal resources - https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//Pa/covid-19-resources.aspx COVID-19 clinic locations -https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//Pa/coronavirus-clinics.aspx Service NSW 24 hour call centre - 13 77 88. Other useful resources Centre for Social Impact (https://www.csi.edu.au/news/covid-19-fact-sheets/) fact sheets to address homelessness, loneliness and social connection, people with disability and digital inclusion. National sources, including the Commonwealth website and app - https://www.australia.gov.au/ Step-by-step guide to accessing Centrelink during COVID-19 from Economic Justice Australia - https://canigetcentrelink.com.au/.

02.01.2022 31 March 2020 NSWALC network message Staying Safe - Tackling Coronavirus in Aboriginal Communities in NSW...Continue reading

02.01.2022 MEDIA RELEASE 12th June 2020 Australian South Sea Islanders call on Prime Minister Scott Morrison to discuss the impacts of Slavery in Australia for descendant Blackbirded from the Pacific (1847-1908). Chair of the Australian South Sea Islander Association, Emelda Davis says, Australian South Sea Islanders (ASSI) call for a discussion with Prime Minister Scott Morrison to set the record straight, discuss the impacts of Slavery in Australia and redress the disadvantage that o...Continue reading

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