About Blackwattle Community
Empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through culture, creativity, and connection
At Blackwattle Community Creative Aboriginal Corporation, we are dedicated to preserving and celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures while creating pathways for community empowerment, education, and economic opportunity.
Our work spans across cultural knowledge transmission, creative arts, youth leadership, community wellbeing, and sustainable development initiatives that honor traditional wisdom while embracing innovation.
Our Story
Blackwattle Community Creative Aboriginal Corporation was founded in 2020 by a group of Aboriginal Elders, artists, and community leaders who recognized the need for culturally grounded programs that address contemporary challenges while honoring traditional knowledge and practices.
Named after the blackwattle tree, which has provided food, medicine, and materials for Aboriginal peoples for thousands of years, our organization symbolizes resilience, connection to Country, and sustainable growth.
Beginning with a small cultural knowledge program in Moree, NSW, we have since expanded to deliver programs across multiple communities, working in partnership with Elders, local organizations, government agencies, and corporate partners who share our vision.
Today, Blackwattle Community Creative Aboriginal Corporation is a registered charity and Aboriginal Corporation that serves communities across Australia, guided by the wisdom of our Elders and the energy of our young people.
Our Values
We honor and uphold Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols, knowledge systems, and practices in all our work.
We believe that communities know what they need. Our programs are developed with and led by the communities we serve.
We embrace creative approaches that combine traditional knowledge with contemporary practices to address community challenges.
We respect the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, languages, and communities, and the wisdom of Elders past, present, and emerging.
We are committed to creating programs and initiatives that are environmentally, culturally, and financially sustainable for future generations.
We believe in the power of working together. We partner with communities, organizations, and individuals who share our vision and values.
Our Leadership
Our organization is led by a diverse team of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, community leaders, and professionals who bring a wealth of experience and cultural knowledge to our work.
A respected Elder from the Gamilaraay Nation with over 40 years of experience in community development and cultural education.
A Wiradjuri woman with extensive experience in arts administration, cultural programming, and community engagement.