
Eden Local Aboriginal Land Council
Bundian Way Story Telling Project (NIAA): The project aims to assist Eden LALC to define and refine tourism project development to best align with the potential market opportunities in the local area. Serve as a roadmap for Aboriginal community to activate cultural tourism enterprise. Eden LALC Transport and Indigenous Mentoring Project (NIAA): The project has two components; the purchase of a heavy duty 4WD vehicle fitted to specifications similar to the National Parks and Wildlife Services and Forestry Corporation requirements to mobilise workforces and provide up to one year of training and cultural mentorship for six participants across different Sections of the work. Preemployment Support Medical Assessments and PPE Support for Aboriginal workers (NIAA): This project will fund the required preemployment medical assessments and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Aboriginal workers that will be necessary before they commence employment. Aboriginal Community Housing Investment Fund (Aboriginal Housing Office) The Eden LALC has been working closely with Twofold Aboriginal Corporation and the Aboriginal Housing Office to improve suitable housing stock for its members and community. The funds secured will see new homes built in the Eden and Bombala areas. We also received Development Application Support (Regional NSW) for provision of consultancy services for DA Prep for Maling Street Eden. Bundian Way Walking Trail Stage 1 (Regional NSW) The Eden LALC has been working through the complex planning requirements prior to the commencement of ground works. The first instalment of the grant funds has been received. These funds are for planning and development requirements, such as design, Aboriginal culture and heritage assessments, biodiversity assessments, review of environmental factors and other planning instruments. Eden LALC Cultural Surveying Grant (Crown Lands NSW) The project seeks to assist LALCs in identifying land of cultural significance enabling LALCs to make informed decisions about land use, land management, land negotiation involvement, and the prioritisation of Aboriginal land claims. Aboriginal Land Negotiation Program (Capacity Building) (Crown Lands NSW) Coordination activities, survey, BD Assessment, Mapping and Training, Crown Road purchase land for development Maling St Eden. Regional Biodiversity Credit Obligation Trail (Department of Planning Industry and Environment NSW) The policy will be trialled with a number of sites and will include Application for reduced credit obligation; Development approval pathway and preparation of development application; Consultation with consent authority; Social, cultural and economic analysis to support application for reduced credit obligation; and valuing residual lands.