ISAIN

To share information that supports Aboriginal workers identify service gaps to develop new initiatives and strategies to address key priority issues

About Us

To provide a Culturally Appropriate space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers from Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, Local Service Providers of Government, Non-Government and Corporate Sector to share information about the services that exist to meet the needs of our community of the Inner Sydney.

Background: Our Interagency was founded over 30 years ago formerly known as the South East Sydney Koori Interagency. The name changed to Inner Sydney Aboriginal Interagency Network by members in 2014.

Our Member Suburb Areas

Sydney CBD, Ultimo, Pyrmont, Haymartket, Redfern, Waterloo, Elizabeth Bay, Potts Point, Surry Hills, Paddington, Glebe, Alexandria, Zetland, Newtown, Sydenham, Marrickville, Dulwich Hill, Ashfield, Stanmore, Enmore, Petersham, Annandale, Camperdown, Leichhardt, Balmain, Rozelle, Lilyfield, St Peters, Erskinville, Rosebery, East Lakes, Mascot, Birchgrove, Earlwood, Bardwell Park, Campsie, Burwood, Greenacre, Punchbowl, Hurstville, San Souci, Rockdale, Brighton Le Sands, Strathfield, Homebush and Sydney Olympic Park.

Our Guiding Principles

Create opportunities for collaborative effort and unity in our approach to addressing shared issues to ensure good outcomes for Aboriginal people in Inner Sydney.

Communication

Build an open and honest communication channel between Aboriginal Service providers.

Advocacy

Support

Provides a platform for cultural support and advocacy for all the members of the Aboriginal Interagency Network

Collaboration

To support and promote community events & functions and address issues that arise within Aboriginal Communities in Inner Sydney.

Our Key Priorities

Aboriginal Workers Advocacy & Support

Supporting Aboriginal Workers across the Inner Sydney to navigate dispute resolution processes by identifing Aboriginal Cultural barriers in the workplace by providing guidance on Cultural Protocols, the importance of ongoing Aboriginal community engagement & consultation and empowerment by inspiring more of our members to become accredited mediators.
Aboriginal Cultural Gatherings

Our Cultural Experiences is about understanding our Inner Sydney Aboriginal community Cultural Protocols and developing new Cultural initiatives such as: Yarning Circles, learning an Aboriginal Language, Cultural Dancing, Art making and engaging in historical tours and experiences on country. A space where our community can come together and celebrate our living cultures.
Aboriginal Youth & Families

Identifying Service Gaps and Empowering a Aboriginal Youth and Families voice by collaborating with Youth Services across the Inner Sydney including but not limited to: Midjuburi Youth Resource Centre, Glebe Youth Service, The Sydney University Settlement Neighbourhood Centre, The Fact Tree Youth Service, Weave Youth & Community Service and Phunktional Youth & Community Arts Projects.

Our interagency is about listening generously, honouring collective commitments, acknowledging and appreciating one another.

OUR MEETINGS FOR 2024

January

Due to the School Holidays we don’t have any meetings during this month

February 15

Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council
150-152 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia

March 14

Glebe Youth Service 84 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe NSW 2037

April 11

Midjuburi Youth Resource Centre
23 Yabsley Ave, Marrickville, NSW 2204, Australia

May 9

City of Sydney 483 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

June 13

Aboriginal Medical Service 36 Turner St, Redfern NSW 2016

November 14

The Settlement Neighbourhood Centre
17 Edward St, Darlington NSW 2008, Australia

December 12

Aboriginal Affairs NSW Lvl 6/201 Coward St, Mascot, NSW 2020, Australia

July

Due to the NAIDOC Week and School Holidays we don’t have any meetings during this month

August 8

Unions NSW 377 Sussex Street Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

September 12

Bernardos Australia 23-27 Shepherd St, Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia

October 10

Addison Road Community Centre 1/142 Addison Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia

Our Inner Sydney Community Initiatives

Eora NAIDOC Community Group

In 2019 our Eora NAIDOC Community Group was established by the aspiration of Aboriginal workers from the Inner Sydney Aboriginal Interagency Network to organise an Aboriginal Community Controlled NAIDOC Event. Our annual Inner City NAIDOC Family Fun Day is organised by the Eora NAIDOC Community Group this event will feature performers of Aboriginal Dancers, Singer Songwriters, Musicians, Bands, Elders Tent, Jarjum Activities, BBQ Lunch and more!
Website: www.eoranaidoc.com
Redfern Waterloo Aboriginal Affordable Housing Alliance

In 2020 our Aboriginal Affordable Housing Alliance was founded made up of Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and Allies. One this day they lead a Campaign that sought government action and targets for Aboriginal affordable housing in the Redfern Waterloo area and to let the NSW Government know that housing is a basic right and that we wanted action on making it affordable.
Website: www.aboriginalaffordablehousingcampaign.com
Inner Sydney Aboriginal Community Forum

In 2023 our Forum was established to learn how to support Aboriginal residents across the Inner Sydney, provide information on the local Aboriginal services and develop ways we can support the issues they care about. We are re-organising our community to learn more about what does Housing look like for the Inner Sydney Aboriginal community across Community Housing Providers, Public Housing Estates, Affordable Housing and the private housing market.
More info Email: info@aboriginalaffordablehousingcampaign.com