Get Involved | Support Aboriginal Empowerment

Join Barang Regional Alliance in our mission to empower Aboriginal communities. Discover volunteer opportunities, ways to donate, and how to advocate for change on the Central Coast.

Join The Panel

Shape the future of Aboriginal services on the Central Coast.

Volunteer

Share your skills and passion to empower our community.

Stay Informed

Be the first to know about upcoming events and initiatives.

Spread The Word

Amplify Aboriginal voices and advocate for change.

Contact Us

Reach out to us and let’s work together to empower Aboriginal communities.

A young woman stands at a podium, holding a microphone as she speaks. She is wearing a dark t-shirt with the word "Yes" written on it and has long hair. The backdrop, seemingly under a white tent or canopy, hints at an event to support Aboriginal Empowerment in the Central Coast area.

Join the Joint Decision Making (JDM) Community Panel

Have Your Say: Influence funding decisions that directly impact the Central Coast Aboriginal Community.

Who Can Join?
  • Aboriginal community members currently living and/or working on Darkinung Country
  • Aboriginal people who have an understanding of and connection to the local community and its needs.
  • JDM is a community-driven decision-making process that empowers Aboriginal communities to have a stronger voice in funding decisions that impact them.
  • JDM panels assess and recommend programs and service providers that genuinely build long-term, sustainable community empowerment.
  • This process ensures that proposed initiatives align with the ‘Pathway to Empowerment’ reform agenda and truly benefit our community.
  1. Learn More:
    • Download the information pack to understand the aim and scope of JDM and the Community Panel’s role.
  2. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI):

You can apply by doing any of the following:

Become a Volunteer!

We value diverse talents and welcome volunteers in various areas, such as mentoring, event support, administrative assistance, and more.

Enter your email below to be in the loop for upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Spread the Word

Your voice is powerful! Help us spread awareness about the important work Barang Regional Alliance is doing to empower Aboriginal communities on the Central Coast.

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Share Our Story

Tell your friends, family, colleagues, and social media networks about our mission, programs, and impact. Share our website, social media posts, or stories of how we’re making a difference.

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Advocate for Change

Speak up in support of Aboriginal-led solutions and initiatives. Contact your elected officials, write letters to the editor, or participate in community conversations about issues that affect Aboriginal people.

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Be an Ally

Learn about the history and challenges faced by Aboriginal communities. Educate yourself and others about the importance of reconciliation and self-determination.

Stay Informed and Inspired

Join our mailing list to receive stories of resilience, leadership, and cultural pride from the heart of the Darkinung community. Get the latest news on our programs, events, and ways to support our work.

Contact Us Directly!

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about how you can get involved, please contact us

A group of young people, some wearing brightly colored shirts, stand together outdoors on the Central Coast observing a cultural ceremony. Smoke rises from a small container on the ground, with the leader guiding the event to support Aboriginal empowerment. The background includes trees and greenery.

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.