Ngalaya Ball 2022: Celebrating 25 Years

Join us for an evening of celebration as Ngalaya (nar-lee-ah) marks 25 years as the peak body for First Nations lawyers and law students across NSW!

NOTE: Ticket sales closes on Tues 23rd. For any last minute ticket purchases before August 25th, email contact@ngalaya.org.au

Our first annual Ngalaya Ball is an opportunity to come together as a community and celebrate our shared successes and perseverance. We will hear from some of Ngalaya's founding members, now our most senior legal professionals and trailblazers. 

About Ngalaya 

Ngalaya was founded in 1997 by young Indigenous lawyers and law students. Ngalaya is a Dharug/Eora word which means 'allies in battle' - this name and our logo reflect the heart of what Ngalaya is about: First Nations lawyers working together and supporting each other in the pursuit of a more just legal system.  Today Ngalaya represents over 800+ First Nations lawyers and law students across NSW and the ACT. Learn more about Ngalaya on our website.

Event details

Timing: Arrive: 6.30PM. Formalities: 7-9PM. Closing: 11PM.
Meal: entrée, dinner and dessert
Drinks: soft drink, selection of beer and wines
Dress code: business attire

Getting there: The UNSW Roundhouse is best accessed via bus or light rail to UNSW Anzac Parade. Taxi/rideshare drop-off inside UNSW is possible by entering from Gate 2 on High St. There is unrestricted parking available from 6.30PM next to NIDA, enter via Day Avenue. Further instructions here.

Ngalaya / Community Sponsored tickets

To make the Ngalaya Ball accessible to everyone, Ngalaya has worked with our partners to offer sponsored tables for First Nations law students and community members. Opportunities to secure a sponsored ticket will be made available via Ngalaya's mailing list and the law schools. Ngalaya has also reserved a table for community members from La Perouse.  Request a sponsored ticket here.

Ngalaya member prices

First Nations lawyers and law students who are Ngalaya members are eligible for discounted tickets. If you are not currently a Ngalaya member you can apply for membership.

First Nations Law Awards

We will celebrate the success of First Nations lawyers this year with four awards: 

• First Nations Lawyer of the Year
• First Nations Legal Researcher of the Year
• Senior First Nations Law Student of the Year (sponsored by Colin, Biggers and Paisley)
• Junior First Nations Law Student of the Year (sponsored by Terri Janke and Company)

Ngalaya Ball Sponsors

The Ngalaya Ball has been made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors.

Principal Sponsor - Herbert Smith Freehills
Principal Sponsor - Gilbert + Tobin
Event Sponsor - Ashurst

COVID-19 SAFETY

Ngalaya requests that all guests take appropriate precautions to protect our community from the spread of COVID-19. No guest should attend the Ngalaya Ball if they are experiencing any flu-like symptoms. All guests should be vaccinated against COVID-19. Guests are strongly encouraged to perform at least one (preferably 2+) rapid antigen test before attending the Ngalaya Ball. Guests are also strongly encouraged to wear a mask when mingling between tables and when not eating or drinking.