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Help Shape the Future of Our Organisation

Strategic Plan Community Consultation
(Friday 12 June at 11am - 12pm)

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Mabo Day: a powerful reminder that sovereignty was never ceded and that First Nations peoples have always belonged to Country.

Every year on June 3, we pay tribute to Eddie Koiki Mabo a proud Torres Strait Islander man and human rights activist who challenged the High Courts and won.

Mabo v Queensland set a precedent in Australian Law, the recognition of Indigenous Custodianship was never acknowledged and the overturning of ‘Terra Nullius’ has been a defining definition in establishing the Native Title Act 1993. Its ongoing impact on current Native Title claims cannot be understated and we at BlaQ would like to highlight why that is!

The Mabo decision is a cornerstone for custodianship across Australia, both land and sea. Over 57% of Australia is currently under Native Title claim or has been successful in its application. Less than 1% of which is based in NSW, this number while disappointing is reflective of the colony we continue to deconstruct every day, your fight for human rights and land rights is important and we thank those who actively participate in rebuilding the system to acknowledge and uplift First Nations people.

As a First Nations Q***r organisation, we recognise that our communities have always existed, always resisted, and always cared for one another. Blak and q***r mob continue to lead with strength, love, culture, and pride.
Mabo Day is not just history - it is living truth, survival, and ongoing resistance.

Always was. Always will be. 🖤💛♥️

National Reconciliation Week is a time to reflect, listen, and take meaningful steps toward justice for First Nations peoples.

As a q***r First Nations organisation, we recognise that reconciliation must include all of us—embracing the strength, knowledge, and leadership of our LGBTQIA+ mob. Our identities have always existed on this land, and our communities continue to shape culture, care, and resistance.

This week is not just symbolic. It calls for truth-telling, accountability, and action—challenging systems that continue to marginalise our people and creating spaces where all First Nations voices are heard, valued, and respected.

We honour our Elders, uplift our communities, and stand committed to a future grounded in justice, pride, and self-determination. 🖤💛❤️

Today, National Sorry Day, BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation acknowledge the strength, resilience, and ongoing resistance of First Nations peoples, and honour the Stolen Generations and their families.
 
As a q***r First Nations organisation, we recognise the layered impacts of colonisation on our communities, including those living at the intersections of culture, identity, and sexuality. Our people have always held diverse identities, and these stories continue to thrive despite histories of erasure.
 
We stand in solidarity with survivors, their descendants, and all those continuing the work of truth-telling and healing.

Saying sorry must be accompanied by action—listening, accountability, and meaningful change.

We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and commit to supporting strong, proud futures for our communities.

Artwork and more info

YOU ARE LOVED! YOU ARE SACRED!

Wishing you a safe and relaxing holiday season. Thank you for your ongoing support and dedication to the improved lives of First Nations LGBTQSB+ people and our communities.

Big love from the Board and Team at BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation

Stay kind, stay blak, stay deadly!!

BlaQ are delivering hams and veggie boxes to First Nations LGBTQSB+ mob in town this Thursday 18 and Friday 19 December 2025 between 11am-2pm. Alternative pick up from the BlaQ Hub (office) Redfern, same days/times.Please reach out if you would like one or both. We have limited stock so reservations are essential by COB Tuesday.

Collaging & Mood Boarding

Come along to our first Summer Holiday BlaQ Together event!

Join us at the BlaQ Hub to create beautiful mood boards, sip tea, and enjoy some yummy food.

Visualise your goals, tear into some magazines and map out your vision for the future? This session is largely self-directed with guidance by Sadie Green. All materials will be provided. All you need to do is bring your aspirations for 2026 and beyond. If you have something from home you want to use, bring it in! MORE IS MORE!

At the end of the session, you will leave with your collage / mood board and some inspiration / motivation for the year to come.

Date: 15/12/2025
Time: 11am – 3pm
Location: BlaQ HUB (Office) - 180 George Street Redfern, Sydney NSW

Food: Tea, Sandwiches and Charcuterie
(please let us know of any dietary requirements)

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Hey all, BlaQ is hosting a few cute activations over the holiday period, we know it might be difficult to find something to keep you occupied over the holidays so don’t stress we’ve got you!

We will have a couple onsite chill activities where you can get creative, have a yarn and be comfortable in air conditioning, and then for the more adventurous ones we will be heading over to the beach for a light grade 2 stroll along the coast and a dip, to keep us all active and moving after all the holiday ham’s and goodies lol!

So have a look at the dates below and reach out to us if you are keen to join.

⭕️15 DEC - Collaging / Mood boarding
⭕️22 DEC - Beading
⭕️29 DEC - Paint and Nibbles
⭕️07 JAN - Coast Walk / Beach Day

For further information on individual activities will be posted on our socials, if you have any questions please reach out to our engagement officer Sadie.

[email protected]

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