Orange Local Aboriginal Land Council

26/05/2026

National Sorry Day is a time to remember and acknowledge the ongoing impacts of the forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families, communities, and cultures, policies that created what is now known as the Stolen Generations. These actions were carried out in an attempt to assimilate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples into white Australian society.

It is also a day to honour the strength, resilience, and courage of Stolen Generations Survivors, their families, and communities, and to reflect on the role we all play in truth-telling, healing, and reconciliation.

Today, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children continue to be significantly overrepresented within Australia’s child protection systems, systems that too often fail to keep children safely connected to their family, culture, and community.

On this day, we remember the words spoken during the National Apology to the Stolen Generations:
"For the pain, suffering and hurt of these Stolen Generations, their descendants and for their families left behind, we say sorry.
To the mothers and the fathers, the brothers and the sisters, for the breaking up of families and communities, we say sorry.
And for the indignity and degradation this inflicted on a proud people and a proud culture,
we say sorry."

25/05/2026

We will be closed today for all staff training.
In the case of an emergency please call 000.

21/05/2026

Join Our Women’s Domestic & Family Violence Team
Come along for support, a relaxed morning tea, and a yarn.
A safe space to connect and feel supported.

09/05/2026

07/05/2026

💙 Thank You, Orange Pearlers! 💙

A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful members of The Orange Pearlers for their incredibly kind donation of beautifully hand-crafted blankets.

Indy was able to share about the services we provide, and it was a great opportunity with the community.
These thoughtful blankets will be shared across the services we provide in Bathurst and Orange, helping to keep members of our community warm and supported throughout the colder months. 🧶❄️

Your generosity and care make a real difference thank you again, Orange Pearlers, for wrapping our community in warmth this winter.

02/04/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter! 🐣🌼

Please be advised that the Orange Local Aboriginal Land Council will be closed on Friday 3rd and Monday 6th for the Easter long weekend. We will reopen on Tuesday 7th.

Bathurst Refuge 24/7: 1800 738 303
In the case of an emergency, please call 000.
For housing assistance, you can contact Link2Home on 1800 152 152.

Take care and enjoy the long weekend with your loved ones.

24/03/2026

‼️NOTICE‼️
The members meeting scheduled for 26 March 2026 unfortunately has to be postponed due of the current crisis involving the government proposed changes to the Aboriginal Land Rights Act. The OLALC CEO and Chairperson are currently involved in statewide discussions regarding the governments proposed changes to the Aboriginal Land Rights Act. An update to the legislation changes will be provided a soon as possible, at the next members meeting.

19/03/2026

Today is National Close the Gap Day, a time to come together and support better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

13/02/2026

Today we acknowledge National Apology Day.

For our mob, this day carries deep meaning. The impacts of the Stolen Generations are not just history they are lived experiences that continue to affect our families, our children, and our communities today.

In 2008, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd delivered the National Apology. While those words mattered, the healing journey for our people continues.

We honour the strength and resilience of our Elders and survivors. We stand with our community in truth, healing, and the ongoing fight for justice.
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