Aboriginal Lands Trust

14/10/2026

Making Waves: Gidarjil’s Historic Water-Testing Lab Strengthens Sea Country Care 🌊

10/10/2026

A new chapter for Gerard. ❤️💛🖤

After a few years of challenges during and following COVID, the Gerard community has come together to elect a new Council and take an important step towards a stronger future.

The Aboriginal Lands Trust was invited to support Gerard through its Annual General Meeting, with ALT staff spending Saturday alongside the community. Members discussed matters important to Gerard’s future, elected their new Council and made changes to the Rule Book to strengthen participation and build greater capacity.

A shared community BBQ offered time to connect, yarn and enjoy each other’s company.

Thank you to the outgoing Council members for their service and contributions through challenging times. Congratulations to the newly elected Council, and thank you to everyone who attended, had their say and stepped forward to serve.

A great outcome, reflecting the community’s determination to make changes and explore opportunities to turn things around. There is work ahead, but also strength, knowledge and care within Gerard to build on.

Together, Gerard is choosing to shape its own future.

04/10/2026

🌿 Celebrating our ALT Raukkan Rangers—caring for Country and making a difference!

The Raukkan Conservation Community Project has won Bronze at the 2026 Australian Geographic Awards for Nature, and we are proud of the ALT Raukkan Rangers’ contribution to this shared achievement.

Working alongside Regenerate Australia and the Raukkan community, our Rangers are helping restore around 2,000 hectares of degraded wetland and woodland on the shores of Lake Alexandrina.

Behind this recognition is the effort of people working on Country, their commitment, local knowledge and deep connection to Ngarrindjeri Ruwe. Our Rangers’ work helps care for land and waterways, strengthen cultural connection and create opportunities for future generations.

Congratulations to our ALT Raukkan Rangers, the Raukkan community, Regenerate Australia and everyone supporting this project. Your efforts deserve to be celebrated. 👏🏽🌱

01/10/2026

As September closes, we’re reflecting on another big month for the Aboriginal Lands Trust.

We met with Gerard and Davenport Community Councils to revisit opportunities to work together and strengthen services in their communities. Work on property and asset valuations is nearing completion, giving ALT and leaseholders better information to explore land and asset activation opportunities that can create lasting community benefit and wealth.

We met with the Hon. Minister Hildyard about the Homelessness Review, advocating for greater attention to homelessness in regional and remote communities and homelands, and for ALT to be included in future discussions. We also met with Independent MP Geoff Brock to raise awareness of ALT’s role in helping communities mobilise their land and assets.

Preparations are well underway for ALT’s 60th birthday celebrations. Exhibition of great achievements across country to be held in November. A great partnership with Adelaide University and We Create. Keep an eye out on future posts.

We have engaged with SAACCON on developing a Memorandum of Agreement and made some great advances in these discussions. We were also honoured to attend the farewell for Her Excellency the Governor and acknowledge her service and commitment to reconciliation.

The ALT Raukkan Ranger Program continues to kick goals ( excuse the pun leading into Carnival) who have recently taken out a National Geographic Bronze Award for their country restoration project with Regenerate Australia.

Wishing all communities and teams all the best for the State Aboriginal Netball and Football Carnival this weekend. Safe travels

14/09/2026

PUBLIC STATEMENT

ABORIGINAL ACHIEVEMENT IS AUSTRALIAN ACHIEVEMENT

The Aboriginal Lands Trust of South Australia unequivocally condemns Senator Pauline Hanson’s disgraceful and deeply offensive claim that First Nations peoples have “achieved nothing” or contributed nothing to Australia.

These comments are not simply ignorant,they are racist, harmful and entirely disconnected from the truth of this country.

For more than 60,000 years, First Nations peoples have cared for Country, sustained complex systems of law and governance, developed sophisticated environmental and land-management practices, and maintained the world’s oldest continuing cultures.

South Australia alone bears witness to many remarkable national “firsts”:

• Ngarrindjeri man David Unaipon was Australia’s first published Aboriginal author, as well as a gifted inventor, thinker and advocate.
• Yankunytjatjara woman Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue became the first Aboriginal trainee nurse at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, the first Aboriginal woman appointed to the Order of Australia, and one of this nation’s most influential leaders.
• Sir Douglas Nicholls became the first Aboriginal Governor in Australia when he was appointed Governor of South Australia.
• South Australia established Australia’s oldest Aboriginal land-holding body the Aboriginal Lands Trust in 1966.
• South Australian Aboriginal leaders have helped shape national reforms in health, land rights, native title, reconciliation and public administration.

These are only a few examples.

Aboriginal South Australians contribute to our State every single day across industry, education, health, disability,aged care, the arts, sport, business, law, government, environmental management, construction, agriculture, community services and many other fields. They are entrepreneurs, teachers, nurses, carers, artists, tradespeople, professionals, business owners, public servants, community leaders and workers strengthening South Australia’s economy and communities.

The achievements of our people are not diminished because Senator Hanson refuses to recognise them. Aboriginal achievement is South Australian achievement, and it is Australian achievement.

Statements of this kind cause real harm. They embolden racism, undermine social cohesion and send an appalling message to Aboriginal children and young people about how their identity, history and potential are regarded by a member of the Australian Parliament.

The Aboriginal Lands Trust calls upon the Australian and South Australian Governments and elected representatives from every side of politics to publicly and unequivocally reject these comments. Racism must never be normalised, excused or dismissed as political opinion.

Leadership requires more than silence. It requires the courage to call this behaviour what it is and to stand together against it.

The Aboriginal Lands Trust stands proudly with First Nations peoples across Australia. Our people have contributed immeasurably to this country and we will continue to lead, achieve and shape its future.

02/09/2026

Exciting things are happening on Aboriginal Lands Trust land in Glossop!
The River Murray and Mallee Aboriginal Corporation has officially opened the Kawunwampu Cultural Centre and Ngamrapku Cafe—celebrating Aboriginal culture through native-inspired food, art and community programs. Future plans include cultural tours, walking trails and ranger-led experiences that will share knowledge and strengthen connections to Country.
Congratulations to RMMAC on this wonderful achievement! 👏👏

02/09/2026

🌿 Ranger Employment Opportunities

Exciting employment opportunities are now available with the Ngarrindjeri Aboriginal Corporation's Ranger Program. See below for more information on how you be part of their future team 👇

We are seeking a passionate Ranger Coordinator with Ngarrindjeri heritage to lead the Yarluwar-Ruwe Working on Country Program.

21/08/2026

Exciting times for RMMAC.

Congratulations to the River Murray and Mallee Aboriginal Corporation on the opening of Ngamrapku Café at Glossop!

RMMAC approached ALT with a vision to breathe new life into the much loved historic Jerry Mason Snr Centre. After much work to refresh the site, it is bringing community together through culture, food and shared experiences.

The Aboriginal Lands Trust is proud to support this amazing partnership and wishes the RMMAC Board, staff and community every success with this wonderful new venture.

We look forward to seeing Ngamrapku Café thrive! and can not wait to visit soon. Please recommend to friends, support local businesses to support local employment. ❤️💛🖤

An Aboriginal-owned cafe is breathing new life into a culturally significant Glossop site, putting native ingredients front and centre.

21/08/2026

Today, the Aboriginal Lands Trust Board and staff acknowledges and thanks Mr Eddie Newchurch for his outstanding dedication and commitment following nine years of service on the ALT Board.

Throughout his tenure, Eddie served as Deputy Presiding Member and deputised on many significant land and leasing matters. He represented the Trust on multiple issues and was also the ALT’s representative on the Tandanya Board. He has been an active leader and advocate in advancing reform for the Trust recognising the opportunities and potential of the estate. Eddie recently lead clean-energy solutions and reform strategies with the introduction of a Clean Energy policy position for the ALT estate.

Reflecting on his service, Eddie spoke about the unique and enduring role the ALT holds for the South Australian Aboriginal community. He emphasised the responsibility we all share to safeguard the Aboriginal estate for future generations and urged the Trust to encourage Aboriginal South Australians to always remember why the Trust was established. Being apart of the Trust’s future proofing, Eddie expressed excitement for what the future of the Trust will be as we move to a bold new approach that will see it move towards a contemporary land and asset management platform.

Eddie’s contribution has been grounded in a legacy of cultural responsibility, strong advocacy and a deep commitment to protecting Aboriginal land and assets and creating opportunities on country for the benefit of all. Eddie will continue to represent his local community of Point Pearce through the ALT Designated Communities Forum. We look forward to continuing our association.

On behalf of the ALT Board and staff, we thank Eddie for his nine years of dedicated service and wish him well for the future.

12/08/2026