Virtus Heritage

19/06/2026

Congratulations Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council CEO Melissa Williams

Congratulations to Dr Melissa Williams – Winner of the 2026 ZEST Award for Outstanding Community Sector Leader!

Dr Melissa Williams, a proud Bundjalung woman, is a visionary leader driving community-led change across South Western Sydney. As CEO of the Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council, she leads with cultural integrity, care, and a deep commitment to self-determination, ensuring community voices drive decision-making and service delivery. Her work is deeply grounded in strengthening access to culturally safe services, supporting healing on Country, and fostering connection, belonging, and pride.

A heartfelt thank you for the meaningful change you lead, and congratulations to Dr Williams!

Proudly led by Western Sydney Community Forum

Event partners:
City of Parramatta
Link Wentworth Housing
Western Sydney University

Business NSW and Business Western Sydney
City of Canterbury Bankstown
Encore
GEMA GROUP
Multicultural NSW
NSW Council of Social Service - NCOSS
NSW Premier’s Department
SSI - Settlement Services International
Western Sydney International Airport
Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue

18/06/2026

Time to rethink archaeology 🤔⛏

10/06/2026

Best work dog ever and meeting foot warmer

03/06/2026

Myth vs Fact
Each tool is different - shaped by purpose, material, and the hands that made it.

02/06/2026

This National Reconciliation Week, we are calling on our governments to be truly ‘All In’ on reconciliation.

NSWALC is asking for genuine action to address Aboriginal disadvantage in NSW. As part of this commitment, we firmly reinstate our opposition to the Crown Land Management Amendment (Statutory Review) Bill 2026.

Introduced by the NSW Government, the amendments fundamentally alter how Crown Land is managed across the State and raise serious concerns about the future of Land Rights.

If the NSW Government wants to be ‘All In’ on Reconciliation, it must start by genuinely consulting Aboriginal people on the laws and decisions that impact our lives, our futures, and our rights.

For more information, head to the NSWALC website to read our complete media release.

01/06/2026

31/05/2026

Did you know? 🌉
Reference: DCCEEW National Heritage Places - The Sydney Harbour Bridge.

28/05/2026

Here’s what last week at Primex looked like for our team! 🤠
Great few days connecting with community, sharing what we do, and showcasing our dig kits!

26/05/2026

Today, 26 May, we mark National Sorry Day.

National Sorry Day is a time to pause, remember and acknowledge the Stolen Generations.

This year’s theme, From Sorry to Action, reminds us that words alone are not enough. As we approach 30 years since the Bringing Them Home report was tabled, we honour the strength and resilience of survivors and acknowledge their ongoing commitment to truth-telling, healing and justice.

To find out more visit 👉 https://healingfoundation.org.au/stolen-generations/national-sorry-day/

23/05/2026

We are at Primex today in the Clarence Property Pavilion and please come and enter your school or family for a free dig kit - come and enter