Staff at the National Centre for Indigenous Excellence (NCIE) in Redfern were told the non-profit organisation will close on Monday after its government owners could not agree on the hub's future. 9News
locals have been "devastated" by the sudden closure of a well-loved community centre, with hundreds protesting today after staff were notified they'd be losing their jobs when handed a non-disclosure statement.
The centre, which opened in 2006, offers community classes, educational support and tutoring along with social sport and fitness classes. The centre employs mostly Aboriginal staff and was created to support the health and wellbeing of thousands of Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members. "They said 'call the police' as a response as opposed to showing up and providing dialogue and community."
"I strongly encourage the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation and the NSW Aboriginal Land Council work together to find a solution so the centre's programs and services continue to benefit the local community. The heritage buildings were transformed into conference, accommodation and office spaces and recreational facilities including a gym and aquatics centre were built.
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