This was and always will be Aboriginal land. Jo will continue to push for Indigenous recognition, justice reinvestment and for a treaty with our State's First Nations peoples. Jo proudly supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and is committed to Voice, Treaty and Truth.

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Indigenous Australians

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2 April 2026

The Minns Labor Government is investing $350 million in Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), with twenty-two ACCOs winning new contracts to deliver improved supports to vulnerable families under a reformed Family Preservation program, following extensive co-design with Aboriginal communities. 

April 02, 2026

Indigenous Australians

Congratulations on achieving 50 years of service to our community to Allira's Place, the Aboriginal Women's and Children's Crisis Service.

March 24, 2026

Indigenous Australians

Today I want to honour the incredible legacy of Sister Alison Bush, a true pioneer in Aboriginal healthcare who began her nursing career in my electorate, at Marrickville District Hospital in the early 1960s.

March 18, 2026

Indigenous Australians

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4 February 2026

The Minns Labor Government is delivering the state’s first Aboriginal Cancer Strategy and a funding boost of $12 million to improve cancer outcomes in Aboriginal communities.

 

February 04, 2026

Indigenous Australians

I was honoured to recently meet two extraordinary women, Coral Lever and Kimberley Peckham from Nanima Mission, who run the vital mutual aid organisation First Nations Response in Marrickville. 

September 09, 2025

Indigenous Australians

MEDIA RELEASE

The NSW Government has partnered with Aboriginal women to create a multimedia campaign, aimed at boosting breast screening rates.

Thursday, 6 March 2025

March 06, 2025

Indigenous Australians

On 23 March the new Aboriginal Survival Memorial in Yeo Park entitled 'Breathe' was officially opened.

May 07, 2024

Indigenous Australians

A Minns Labor Government will commit $5 million to a 12-month consultation process with First Nations communities on a treaty process for New South Wales.

January 21, 2023

Indigenous Australians

I warmly acknowledge Entire Golf at Marrickville Golf Club for its kind efforts in assisting flood-affected First Nations communities in northern New South Wales.

September 21, 2022

Indigenous Australians

Local residents, students and staff have come together for Summer Hill Public School's NAIDOC Week, celebrating the cultures and achievements of First Nations Australians.

August 11, 2022