Gallang Place Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation was established in 1994 to meet the emotional and social well-being needs of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Our Name
“Gallang” is a word from the Jagera nation and means “healing”. Permission was sought from Jagera Elder, the late Senator Neville Bonner AO to use this word for our counselling service.
Our Logo
our logo
The Gallang Place logo was designed by Aboriginal artist Samantha Meeks and symbolizes the body in emotional, social, cultural, psychological, physical and spiritual health and well being. The background of the logo symbolizes the land, sea and air.
The halo around the head represents the mental and psychological health, The circle around the abdomen signifies emotional and spiritual wellbeing. The symbols that encircled the being depict spirit, culture and community.
For more information about us, see our operating principles, objectives, and organisational structure