May 2024

YMAC to participate in National Reconciliation Week

Posted: May 22nd, 2024

National Reconciliation Week marks a significant milestone in Australia’s history, particularly concerning native title. This year holds special significance for YMAC, as we celebrate our 30th anniversary of working alongside Traditional Owners in our Yamatji and Marlpa regions.

Reconciliation WA calls upon all West Australians to stand in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. YMAC is committed to fostering this unity by organising internal events that honour the integral role of reconciliation in native title history.

YMAC is very proud to participate in National Reconciliation Week. To show our support for this important time, staff will be attending Reconciliation WA’s virtual breakfasts across all our offices, as well as joining the Walk for Reconciliation events in Perth and Hedland.

We encourage everyone to get involved by organising breakfast gatherings in their workplaces, communities, schools, or homes.

For more information on how to do so, please visit National Reconciliation Week – Reconciliation Australia.

Native Title Capacity Building Program funding now open for applications

Posted: May 8th, 2024

Acknowledging that native title parties across Western Australia have different levels of capacity, the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH) have announced the Native Title Capacity Building Program, designed to ensure native title parties are resourced to provide heritage services and respond to the engagement, consultation and service delivery needs of industry and Government.

The State Government has committed $8 million per year to the Capacity Building Program from June 2024 to June 2027. Throughout this period, bi-annual payments of $90,000 are available to eligible native title parties.

Acknowledging the immediate need for funding, the first payment for successful applicants who submit before 24 May 2024 will be $180,000 with subsequent bi-annual payments of $90,000. Applications received after 24 May 2024 will only be eligible for the bi-annual payments of $90,000.

Applications are currently open. To find out more or to lodge an application, click here.

Pilbara Community Services Excellence Awards 2024

Posted: May 8th, 2024

Pilbara For Purpose (P4P) have opened nominations for the 2024 Pilbara Community Services Excellence Awards.

The 2024 awards celebrate the resilience, creativity, collaboration and leadership of community services organisations and individuals at the heart of the Pilbara communities.

They are an opportunity to showcase the great work and achievements of leaders, youth, seniors, volunteers, and organisations who go above and beyond to make a difference in the Pilbara.

This year P4P have chosen the theme Reaching for the Stars – Reaching Out for Others, to acknowledge and celebrate those striving for excellence through innovation, collaboration, resilience, and leadership in reaching out and meeting the needs of the vulnerable and disadvantaged in the Pilbara.

Nominations are open until Friday 28 June, with the Gala Dinner and awards ceremony to be held on Saturday 31 August.

To find out more or to complete a nomination form, click here.

Dangkal Gwo’yal-wa First Nations Land and Water Management Forum

Posted: May 8th, 2024

The Australian Government have announced the Dangkal Gwo’yal-wa First Nations Land and Water Management Forum 2024 to be held on Larrakia Country in Darwin from 27 – 29 August 2024.

The Forum is designed to being together First nations land and water managers from across Australia to celebrate and showcase their achievements in looking after Country.

In Larrakia, Dangkal Gwo’yal-wa means Strong Country, and the forum will focus on keeping land and water Country strong by preserving these unique resources through the effective management of Country.

The Forum is an opportunity to build networks with delegates and government representatives, share unique cultures and knowledge, strengthen governance and ownership across the field, enhance land and water management practices, develop learning opportunities, organisational capacity and capability, and initiate partnerships that grow land and water management programs.

Topics will include culture, technology, collaboration and planning, and presentations will include keynotes, breakout sessions, panel discussions, fire-side chats and ranger sharing sessions.

To find out more or to register for the event, click here.

Aboriginal Family Safety Grants now available

Posted: May 1st, 2024

The Department of Communities have announced their Aboriginal Family Safety Grants, with applications open from May 2024.

The grants are open to Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and Registered Aboriginal Businesses and are designed to prevent or respond to family violence in your community.

The grants will fund projects that contribute to new and innovative Aboriginal and community-led family safety initiatives that prevent or respond to family violence, as well as local, place-based and Aboriginal-led solutions and actions that address family violence.

Funding is being made available for two years of delivery for family safety programs or initiatives in your local community, as well as activities to build capacity and help deliver your initiative. Applicants can apply for up to $500,000 over two years.

Grant applications can be submitted on Tenders WA from mid-May 2024. To find out more or to lodge an application, click here.