[14][15] In August 1966, the foundation requested support from the New South Wales Government, as it was running at a loss after paying wages, rates, taxes, and administration expenses.
The vice-president, D. R. Moore, said that Aboriginal people who found themselves in trouble would not go to government-run organisations for welfare, and needed the support of the new foundation.
[16] In October 1966 the Foundation for Aboriginal Affairs moved into their building at 810–812 George Street, which was officially opened by Eric Willis, then the Chief Secretary of New South Wales.
[17] The foundation, working together with the Aboriginal-Australian Fellowship, gave much support to the campaign for the "Yes" vote in the 1967 referendum to give the federal government power to make laws relating to Aboriginal people.
[6] There were a number of subcommittees focused on areas such as research, social welfare, fund-raising, public relations, entertainment, and the "Thursday Club".
[21] Chicka Dixon and Harry Williams were among those involved in running the services, and there were also non-Aboriginal people who helped with fund-raising events and other activities.
[21] It had a "self-help" approach, and helped to motivate Aboriginal people to take control of their lives, but also to participate in white Australian society.
[14][15] It also supported local Aboriginal musicians such as Malcolm "Mac" Silva (1947-1989)[a] and his band Black Lace, formerly Silver Linings[26] Jimmy Little, Col Hardy, and Claude "Candy" Williams.
[21][14][15] The building also housed a cultural centre which sold Aboriginal artefacts and art from the Northern Territory and various communities around the country.
[4][31] In June 1972, the foundation published the first edition of Black Australian News, a 16-page tabloid newspaper which would, according to Pastor Kirk, "would give a balanced picture of Aboriginal life".
[32] Kevin Gilbert was reported in October 1973 to be editor and sole journalist on the paper;[33][34] however, library records show only four issues, all published in 1972.
The Australian Women's Register describes the film as more than a documentary of the organisation, saying that it "unfolds into a complex commentary on indigenous inspired social and political events of the 1960s and 1970s".