The NSW Aboriginal Land Council has championed the work of a pro-bono culturally-informed legal centre it founded in response to a critical need.

Walumarra Legal Centre was opened in western Sydney last month, serving Local Aboriginal Land Councils from across the state in a range of legal areas.

The NSW Aboriginal Land Council, the state's land council peak body who established the centre, said Walumarra is a direct effort to offer "specialist legal support in response to the unique challenges facing Aboriginal Communities and organisations".

Working out of NSWALC's head office in Parramatta, it has so far offered assistance on grant funding and general enquiries to matters around employment, leasing and properties, free of cost. Non-claimant native title applications are also within its scope.

Principal Solicitor Amy Derrick said already in their early days Walumarra Legal Centre has achieved a number of positive outcomes for local land councils around the state.

"We are delivering significant savings for LALCs and providing faster access to legal advice. These savings allow LALCs to direct more funding towards supporting their communities," Ms Derrick said.

There are three lawyers working at the centre, including Daniel Byers and Cecilia Fonseca.

"Aboriginal Land Rights were never intended to exist only on paper. They must be backed by practical support, strong institutions, and real investment in our communities. Walumarra is part of that commitment," NSWALC chair Dr Raymond Kelly said.

A previous pilot program saw members of the peak's legal team offer 250 volunteer hours of free legal assistance to local land councils.

A gap in accessible, quality legal service and representation had been a consistent theme raised at regional forums, NSWALC noted.

Walmurra's focus is on 'protecting the hard-won rights of Aboriginal Communities' and to ensure land councils have access to expert legal advice for their issues faced, for opportunities ahead, and for future generations, the Land Council peak body added.

"The NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Network has consistently told us that access to culturally informed legal support is critical. Walumarra is our response to that call," Dr Kelly said.

'Walumarra' is a Wiradjuri word meaning to protect, guard, and stand as a guardian.