Resources for Aboriginal Communities | Barang Regional Alliance

Access valuable resources and information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities on the Central Coast.

waagir bandimayi

waagir bandimayi (Coast Messenger in Darkinyung) is Barang Regional Alliance’s quarterly newsletter. Barang works with our Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and associate member organisations to keep our community informed to share information, give updates and keep all our community involved. 

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Reports

In-depth analyses and findings from our research and projects, providing valuable insights into our work.

2025 Empowered Youth Summit Report

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Barang Annual Report 2024/2025

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2024 Empower Youth Summit Report

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A vibrant cover page of the 2023 Empower Youth Summit Report features traditional Indigenous dot art with intricate patterns in red, yellow, black, and white on a blue background. The title is prominently displayed in bold white letters in the center.

2023 Empower Youth Summit Report

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Cover page of the Barang Regional Alliance Annual Report 2022/23. The design features the organization's logo at the top and a circular Aboriginal dot painting at the bottom right, with abstract, colorful wave patterns in the lower half. Text reads "Empowering Aboriginal people through a unified voice.

Barang Annual Report 2022/2023

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Cover of the Barang Annual Report 2021/2022, depicting a rock artwork with handprints. The Barang logo and text are placed on the bottom left. Contact information is displayed underneath, including Facebook and email icons.

Barang Annual Report 2021/2022

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Case Studies

Real-world examples of our impact and the positive change we’ve created in Aboriginal communities.

Spreads Like Wildfire

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Abstract artwork on a black background with an aboriginal influence. A large circular design sits at the top, accompanied by the text "Youth Empowerment." Below are three smaller, interconnected circular designs, with wavy lines running horizontally, symbolizing a Youth Empowerment case study.

Youth Empowerment

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An illustration with circular, abstract designs composed of dots and lines connected by dotted paths. The text "Ngiyang Wayama Data Learning Perspective Case Study" is centered on a dark background. The design and text embody a cultural and artistic theme.

Ngiyang Wayama Data Learning Perspective

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Digital artwork featuring Aboriginal-inspired dot paintings titled "Ngiyang Wayama." A large circular pattern with turquoise and orange dots graces the top left, while three smaller circular designs connect below. This piece, part of a shared measurement system case study, beautifully intertwines tradition and contemporary analysis.

Ngiyang Wayama

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An abstract design on a dark background features circular patterns made of dots in blue, white, and orange. A large circle is at the top, while three smaller circles are connected below. The text "Central Coast Data Journey Ngiyang Wayama" is between the large and small circles.

Central Coast Data Journey

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Publications

Articles, papers, and brochures that share our knowledge and expertise on Aboriginal empowerment and community development.

Youth Empowerment Agenda 2024-2028

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Cover page of the "Regional Development Agenda 2024-2026" by Barang Regional Alliance Central Coast. Features abstract Indigenous artwork with two circular patterns, one in blue and another in yellow. Text reads "Empowering Aboriginal people through a unified voice.

Regional Development Agenda 2024-2026

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A dark blue cover page adorned with circular dot patterns in shades of blue and green. At the top, there is a logo for Barang Regional Alliance Central Coast. The central text reads: "Barang Regional Development Agenda.

Barang Regional Development Agenda

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The image is a logo for Barang Regional Alliance Central Coast. It features the word "BARANG" in large letters of varying shades of blue above a dot-patterned circular design, embodying Barang Regional Alliance Principles. The words "Regional Alliance" curve below the design, with "Central Coast" beneath in smaller text.

Barang Regional Alliance Principles

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Media Releases

Stay informed about our latest news, announcements, and initiatives through our official press releases.

Logo of Barang Regional Alliance with an Indigenous art-inspired circular design on the left. The text "Barang Regional Alliance Central Coast" is written around and under the design. To the right, large bold blue and green letters read "Media Release," highlighting their commitment to empowering Aboriginal youth.

Empowering Aboriginal Youth a Top Priority for Barang Regional Alliance

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Logo of Barang Regional Alliance with an Indigenous art-inspired circular design on the left. The text "Barang Regional Alliance Central Coast" is written around and under the design. To the right, large bold blue and green letters read "Media Release," highlighting their commitment to empowering Aboriginal youth.

Historic gathering of commonwealth & state departments to support major reform initiatives for Central Coast Aboriginal Community

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Logo of Barang Regional Alliance with an Indigenous art-inspired circular design on the left. The text "Barang Regional Alliance Central Coast" is written around and under the design. To the right, large bold blue and green letters read "Media Release," highlighting their commitment to empowering Aboriginal youth.

Family is Culture Bill 2022

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Acknowledgement

Barang Regional Alliance acknowledges the Darkinjung People as the traditional owners, caretakers and custodians of the lands, seas and waterways of the Central Coast – the land in which we live, work and operate.

Barang Regional Alliance also acknowledges Traditional Owners, Caretakers and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the significance of continued and ongoing connection to lands, sea, water and culture. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to our Elders, both past and present. 

Please note that this website may contain images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples that are deceased and acknowledge that this may cause distress for some people. Barang has been granted full permission to utilise all images contained within and we respectfully request that no image, text or information is replicated or used from this website, or any documents contained within, without first seeking full permission from Barang Regional Alliance in writing. Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions in relation to this.