Publications

The South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council is a member focused organisation. As an organisation we use a variety of methods to stay in touch with our members. This includes producing and distributing newsletters, media releases and other publications.

If you are a member and have ideas on how we can better stay in touch with you, please contact us and let us know. If you would like to become a member, visit our membership page to find out how to join. Membership of the South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council is open to all Noongar people 18 years and over and it is free to join.

SWALSC produces regular newsletters which aim to keep members informed about the key developments relating to the Noongar native title claims, such as the forthcoming negotiations with the WA Government aimed at resolving the Noongar native title claims. The newsletters also contain news about SWALSC's involvement in various projects aimed at strengthening Noongar culture, language, heritage, and community, such as the Swan and Canning Rivers Iconic Trails Project, as well as information about SWALSC's schedule of working party, family and other meetings. The newsletters are posted to members and can be viewed or downloaded by clicking the links below.

For all media enquires contact Paul Halfpenny, SWALSC Communications Manager, on (office) 9358 7400 or (mobile) 0437 604 065 or by email to paul.halfpenny@noongar.org.au

Information & Reports

The Noongar Dialogue Report February 2010

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Newsletters

Noongar News July 2010

Headline Story: Negotiations to resolve Noongar native title claims start.

Noongar News February 2010

Headline Story: WA Govt agrees to negotiate Perth and SW native title claims.

Noongar News July 2009

Headline Story: Agreement in principle reached in GKB Regional Partnership Agreement.

Noongar News April 2009

Headline Story: Boddington Gold Mine agree to target of 100 Aboriginal employees.

Media Releases

Information for media and interested community members regarding SWALSC's work.

SWALSC can arrange for media outlets to speak with members or arrange photo shoots if the opportunity and story are considered appropriate.

For all media enquires contact Paul Halfpenny, SWALSC Communications Manager, on (office) 93587400 or (mobile) 0437604065 or by email to paul.halfpenny@noongar.org.au

23 April 2008

Noongar People Still Determined

16 April 2008

SWALSC Welcomes SNC Appeal Decision Date

6 March 2008

SWALSC Launches Appeal Website

7 March 2008

Noongar people welcome change in direction of native title

28 Feburary 2008

Noongar People to Host 2008 National Native Title Conference

3 February 2008

SWALSC Welcome Government Apology

30 November 2007

Employment Opportunities needed for Noongar people

22 October 2007

Narrogin Road Show on Indignenous Employment

8 October 2007

Mogumber Flora Survey

24 September 2007

Moora Reserve Open Day

Annual Reports

The South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council publishes its annual report in November. In the interestes of protecting the environment only limited copies are printed. Please click on the images below to view or download an annual report.

2009 Annual Report

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2008 Annual Report

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2007 Annual Report

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2006 Annual Report

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2005 Annual Report

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2004 Annual Report

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For any further information about the annual operation of SWALSC please contact us

Fact Sheets

SWALSC has produced a number of fact sheets about native title and the Noongar people. You can download these below.

SWALSC Overview

This fact sheet provides a brief overview of SWALSC and the Noongar people.

Native Title Overview

Native title is complex and complicated area of law. This fact sheet provides a brief overview of native title and how it affects the Noongar people and the wider community.

The Single Noongar Claim

In 2003 SWALSC lodged the Single Noongar Claim on behalf of the 218 Noongar Families.

Myths of Native Title

There are many myths about native title. This fact sheet provides some answers to the most common misconceptions.