An estimated 600 people marched from Sydney Town Hall to The Block in Redfern on Sunday afternoon to protest the forced closure of Aboriginal communities.

The group, Stop the Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities in Australia, was protesting the removal of essential services and forced closures, including the planned discontinuation of 150 communities in Western Australia.

Stedman Sailor, 28, carrying his daughter Sharon Lawrence, 4, on his shoulders at the head of the protest. Credit:Kate Geraghty

It claims that this is its third action "after Prime Minister Tony Abbott's 'lifestyle choices' comment and WA Premier Colin Barnett's announced plans" to close up to 150 communities in the state.