Cultural Centre & Services
Our Cultural Centre and Keeping Place has developed from a small house, where the IAC first began, into a key cultural hub and meeting place. We offer cultural services, such as Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremonies, as well as Confirmations of Aboriginality and more.
Welcome and Acknowledgement to Country
Welcome To Country Booking Form
Welcome to Country is an important and ancient tradition of Aboriginal peoples. It is an invitation on to country by the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land and has been a practice of Aboriginal people for thousands of years.
The Cultural Centre can provide Welcome to Country by local Traditional Owners and Elders in the region. We can also provide Acknowledgements to Country by Aboriginal community members.
Call today – 02 4211 0601Confirmations of Aboriginality
The IAC is authorised to issue Confirmations of Aboriginality. This may be a requirement for community members to access certain Aboriginal specific services such as Indigenous housing and employment.
We have three criteria in assessing your application for a Confirmation of Aboriginality. If you do not meet our criteria it does not mean that you are not Aboriginal – it simply means that we are unable to attest to your Aboriginality so please do not be offended if you are unsuccessful in obtaining a Confirmation of Aboriginality from the IAC. Our requirements are that:
- You are of Aboriginal descent;
- You identify as an Aboriginal person;
- You can demonstrate your participation in the Illawarra Aboriginal Community and are known by the Board of the Illawarra Aboriginal Corporation
If your family heritage is from a different location we may suggest that you seek a Confirmation from the relevant organisation in that area. If you have evidence of birth certificates etc. that show Aboriginal heritage we may still not be able to provide confirmation if you are not known as Aboriginal within the Illawarra community.
Please fill out the application forms below along with the check list & Genealogy form. These MUST be handed into our office in person with your birth certificate and photo ID.
Room Hire
The IAC continues to offer room hire services. This includes options for both large open areas and a 12-chair boardroom, making it suitable for various types of conferences and functions.
The venue offers flexible catering options ranging from tea and coffee service to fully catered meals, ensuring that all dietary needs can be met.
All necessary equipment for meetings and events is included in the hire, which may encompass audiovisual tools, presentation aids, and other essential items.
Call us to discuss your next upcoming conference or event.
For bookings please fill out this room hire form Room Hire Booking IAC 2025
or for enquiries please call administration on 4211 0601.
Celebrating Culture
We can also provide other cultural services including smoking ceremonies, dance, weaving sessions, and didgeridoo making and playing. We also are frequently hosting events, such as Let’s Talk Treaty and Film Festivals and run programs from our Port Kembla office. For Cultural Activity bookings, please email this form to admin@iac.org.au Cultural Activity Booking
