VIDEO – Justice Reinvestment Community of Practice gathering on Gadigal Land

On the 13-15th October (2026) representatives from ten Aboriginal communities came together at the NSW Justice Reinvestment Community of Practice gathering on Gadigal Land.

Watch this video to see how we are working on a collective advocacy approach to youth justice, health, data governance, public transport access and education. We are often talking about what’s not working in our communities, but it’s also refreshing to share what is working, and what could work better if backed over the long term.

Aboriginal communities know what their strengths are and where the solutions can be found – it’s critical to share our voices now for Aboriginal communities who are dealing with overrepresentation in the criminal justice system and finding their own solutions.

In the lead-up to the 2027 NSW elections however, we are heading towards a funding cliff in June 2027. Sustainable funding is essential if our partnership with government can continue to work on the systemic barriers to reducing overincarceration of Aboriginal people in New South Wales.

There is no replacement for genuine partnerships and collaboration for joint systems change goals to be achieved.