Latest Announcements
March 7th, 2025
YMAC’s New Strategic Plan – Have Your Say!
February 20th, 2025
Do you want to have your say on the services available for Aboriginal people in Geraldton?
February 18th, 2025
Congratulations to the Wajarri Yamatji people on their successful Native Title Determination
February 18th, 2025
Nanda people celebrate the Federal Court’s recognition of their connection to Country as Native Title Holders
YMAC Events
Save the Dates – 2025 On-Country meetings
The dates for our On-Country meetings have now been confirmed. The 10th Annual On-Country Bush Meeting at Yule River will take place on Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 July 2025 at the Yule River Meeting Place. For more information on the Yule River Meeting and Call to Action and Solutions Roadmap click here.
The Yamatji On-Country meeting will take place on Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 September 2025 at the Bundiyarra Aboriginal Community Aboriginal Corporation. For more information on the Yule River Meeting and Call to Action (CTA) Statement and Meeting Report click here.
Updates on both events will be shared on our website on the above links as details are finalised.
Save the Dates – 2025 Native Title Forums
The dates and venues for YMAC’s annual Native Title Forums have been confirmed. This year’s forums will take place in each of our representative regions:
Marlpa Region
Thursday, 14 August 2025
Jimblebar Function Room, Wanangkura Stadium, Port Hedland
Yamatji Region
Thursday, 28 August 2025
Rooms B1 and B2, The Geraldton Universities Centre, 33 Onslow Street, Geraldton
Please check back regularly for additional updates and details.
YMAC Updates
YMAC’s new Strategic Plan – Have your say!
Throughout 2025, Think Culture is supporting YMAC with consultation and the development of a new strategic plan for 2026 – 2030.
Think Culture is currently inviting people and organisations connected to YMAC’s work in our Yamatji and Marlpa regions to contribute their thoughts and ideas in this process by completing the online survey.
YMAC is committed to creating a plan that meets the current and future needs and aspirations in our regions, while also fulfilling our governance and native title representative body (NTRB) responsibilities for these areas.
Scan QR code in our flyer below or please click here to complete a survey. Survey closes 30 April.
YMAC’s current strategic plan can be found here.
Carnarvon Office Closure
After careful consideration, YMAC has made the decision to permanently close our Carnarvon office from 4.30pm, Thursday 6 March 2025.
We have been grateful for the opportunity to be able to provide local services provision to our members and PBCs in the area, as well as providing a hub for community to come together.
While YMAC will no longer have the physical office space, we will continue to provide services to Carnarvon members and PBCs in the region, including through local meetings and other events.
YMAC would like to thank the Carnarvon community for their support over the past three years. If you require assistance, please contact our Geraldton office on (08) 9965 6222 or contact our head office in Perth on 1800 270 709.
YMAC’s Renewable Energy Guide is now live!
This new digital guide aims to promote the highest engagement standards and provide a practical tool to guide project negotiations between Renewable Energy developers and First Nations peoples.
It draws on the expertise of YMAC’s experienced lawyers who have been supporting renewable energy project negotiations across our representative areas, other team members from a range of disciplines, and external experts. You can view the guide here.
Geraldton office relocation
The YMAC Geraldton Office is currently situated at a temporary location as our renovations to our building at 171 Marine Terrace are planned and progressed.
YMAC’s temporary office is located at 144 Flores Road in Webberton. We look forward to sharing updates as this project progresses.
YMAC News issue 50
The latest YMAC News is now available online.
To read our newsletter click here. You can also download the PDF version here.