We work with businesses and local councils to improve lives and build futures for disadvantaged people in the local government areas we serve: Parramatta, Sutherland Shire, Cumberland, Fairfield and Canterbury-Bankstown.   

Here are some examples of our successful partnerships: 

• Bradfield Development Authority has established a formal framework for operational and cultural cooperation in the development of Bradfield City. We will work together to improve opportunities for First Nations people in Western Sydney, through employment, education and training at the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF) and across Bradfield City’s development. 

• Liverpool City Council granted us access to recreational lands at Apex and Phillips Parks to celebrate our First Nations community and heritage, and enhance the appeal of these parks for our community. 

• Yarpa Hub provides individual pathways to our First Nations people to find satisfying, long-term employment 

• Transport for NSW funds Gandangara Transport Services, crucial mobility for our members and the community. 

• South Western Sydney Local Health District partners with us to run Pfizer vaccination clinics for our members and the community at the Gandangara Health Services. 

• South Western Sydney Primary Health Network funds the First Peoples Health Worker Traineeship, providing qualified, skilled support staff in our health and wellbeing programs 

• Federal Department of Social Services funds the Marumali Health Brokerage Service, which provides health support and education for our members and community. 

• Liverpool Catholic Club partnered with us through their Club Grants program 
• Dooleys Club in Lidcombe provides grants to the Gandangara Health Service for community activities and helps fund the Marumali swim program.  

If you would like to start a conversation with Gandangara, please call us on (02) 9602 5280, or email Reception@glalc.org.au 

As a registered not-for-profit with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission, we are eligible for a range of grants and government funding. 

National Indigenous Australians Agency ($2.148 million grant) 

A grant from the National Indigenous Australians Agency is funding our First People’s Ranger Response Team, involved in caring for Country and empowering female leadership. 

Aboriginal Affairs NSW ($250,000 grant) 

A Community and Place Grant from Aboriginal Affairs NSW also supports the First People’s Ranger Response Team to restore and protect over 1,100 hectares of Aboriginal-owned land at Heathcote Ridge. This includes cultural burns, pest and weed management, the creation of walking tracks, waste removal and road repairs. 

West Invest program 

We have secured $24.3 million in NSW Government funding through the WestInvest program to deliver two transformational initiatives — designed by community, for community. This will fund our cultural connection hub and a support centre for veterans and youth.  

Gandangara Cultural Connection Hub ($7.4 million grant) 

On land we own in Liverpool, we are creating a landmark arts and cultural centre. The state-of-the-art facility features a curated Keeping Place for First Peoples' knowledge and artefacts. 

Designed to welcome all, the Hub will feature: 

• a Living Culture and Learning Centre
• a Keeping Place for Aboriginal knowledge and artefacts
• interpretive gardens and rooftop native plantings
• yarning circles and storytelling spaces
• an art studio, a lore room and community meeting rooms
• native rooftop gardens
• community-run café

This unique experience will foster a deeper understanding, respect, and pride in the world’s oldest continuing culture - while strengthening connection and belonging for our people. 

Gandangara First Peoples’ Support Centre for Veteran Rehabilitation and Youth Diversion ($16.9 million grant) 

We are also establishing the Gandangara First Peoples’ Support Centre for Veteran Rehabilitation and Youth Diversion in the Cumberland City Council. This first-of-its-kind, culturally-led centre is supporting two vulnerable groups. 

Set within restored heritage buildings, the Centre will offer: 

• veteran rehabilitation programs for ex-service Aboriginal men and women
• youth diversion programs for young people at risk of re-offending
• fully accessible, trauma-informed, culturally safe spaces
• holistic case coordination, health and social supports, and vocational pathways 

An opportunity to partner with purpose 

We are now seeking partners to support us on the next stage of this journey  — particularly our Living Well Hub, which will expand culturally-safe mental health, social and emotional wellbeing and Alcohol and Other Drugs services for our community. 

To learn more about our strategic objective, download our Community, Land & Business Plan 2024–2028. 

If you would like to start a conversation with Gandangara, please call us on (02) 9602 5280 or email Reception@glalc.org.au 

Raine & Horne has established a ten-year scholarship fund offering six scholarships that include:  

• Two students entering Year 7 for up to $3,000 each 

• Two students entering Year 10 for up to $3,250 each 

• Two students in tertiary education for up to $3,750 each. 

Scholarship recipients will be actively involved in their local Aboriginal community, determined to be a positive role model, genuinely desire to further their education and be motivated to be a good citizen.  

South Western Sydney Primary Health Network funds the First Peoples Health Traineeship to provide qualified, skilled support staff in our health and wellbeing programs. 

If you are interested in funding a scholarship or traineeship with Gandangara, please call us on (02) 9602 5280 or email Reception@glalc.org.au 

Gandangara has a strong vision and clear plan to provide a better, happier future for our Members and community. The implementation of this vision, through our health, transport, land conservation, cultural, historical and educational services and programs, offers many corporate sponsorship opportunities to a wide range of brands and enterprises. 

A collaborative partnership with Gandangara provides your organisation with access to a wealth of opportunities. This includes enabling your organisation to: 

• contribute to important environmental, education, community and health programs 

• fulfil corporate social responsibility objectives  

• provide bespoke and unique experiences for your clients and partners  

Leveraging your partnership 

A partnership with Gandangara offers your organisation opportunities to explore new and creative strategies through multiple on-site and off-site promotions and sponsorships that will deliver a strong connection with your target audiences.   

Various levels of sponsorship include:  

• securing naming rights to an exhibit, site or associated conservation or education program    

• using the Gandangara brand, logos and imagery alongside yours 

• hosting unique hospitality experiences such as Welcome to Country, cultural talks and smoking ceremonies.   

• accessing our staff, stakeholders and wider community and audiences, including opportunities to amplify your messages via our highly-engaging communications and social media platforms   

 If you are interested in starting this conversation with Gandangara, please fill out the sponsorship form Sponsorship form, or call us on (02) 9602 5280 or email Reception@glalc.org.au  

Many hands make light work. At Gandangara, we are all about community, so we welcome individuals or groups of people who want to help. 

We have varied opportunities to volunteer your time, skills and energy:  

• community events - help us with our full calendar of events and gatherings.  

• creative projects - lend your talents to video shoots promoting our services. 
• environmental programs - join us for large-scale clean-up and restoration programs 

We appreciate every little bit of help we get, so if you are in a position to volunteer once, occasionally or regularly, please use the links below to register your interest.  

To find out more about our volunteer opportunities, please contact reception@glalc.org.au and fill out this Volunteer form or submit your contact details and skills below.