May 2025

WA Stolen Generations Redress Scheme

Posted: May 29th, 2025

Western Australia’s Stolen Generation survivors will be eligible to receive an individual payment of $85,000 through a Stolen Generations Redress Scheme.

The WA Government announced the scheme on 27 May, during the Reconciliation Week 2025, in recognition of the harm and trauma caused by the removal of First Nations children from their families, communities, culture and Country. It was also announced the WA Government will partner with First Nations organisations for a healing and truth-telling process.

First Nations people who were removed from their families in WA before 1 July 1972 will be eligible to register for the redress scheme. It is expected that registrations will open this year, with payments to begin being delivered by the end of the year.

You can find out more and sign up for updates on when registrations will be open on the WA Government website. YMAC will also distribute information to our networks as information is available. Keep an eye on our website, or sign up to receive our PBC eNews or YMAC News.

Yule River Bush Meeting 2025

Posted: May 27th, 2025

The 10^th annual On-Country Yule River Bush Meeting will be held on Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 July at the Yule River Meeting Place.

The Yule River Bush Meeting brings together First Nations peoples from across the Pilbara to discuss and address key issues affecting community – with each other, industry, and government.

Last year’s meeting resulted in the release of the 2024 Yule River Call to Action and Solutions Roadmap. The document called on the State Government to address priorities in systemic reform, education, health, housing, wellbeing, and community safety.

This year, Yule River will focus on progressing the Call the Action, and community leadership to keep advocate for progress and ensure government works together with community to achieve real and sustainable solutions and Close the Gap.

Day one is for First Nations peoples, Aboriginal Corporations and their staff only, while day two will include presentations to and from invited guests from local, State and Federal governments.

Pilbara First Nations organisations and agencies will also be present with information stalls raising awareness and sharing information on their services.

More details will follow. For updates, visit the Yule River event page.

Carnarvon Community Workshop – Have Your Say on Yamatji On-Country 2025

Posted: May 16th, 2025

Date: Tuesday, 27 May 2025
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Carnarvon Motel, Carnarvon WA

This year YMAC’s Yamatji Regional Committee are taking on a new approach to the annual Yamatji On-Country event and will be holding a series of community consultation workshops across the region in the lead up to the event.

This first workshop in Carnarvon is your chance to be part of the conversation and ensure your voice helps shape the 2025 On-Country gathering in September.

We’ll be talking about the key issues raised in the 2024 Call to Action, including:

• Systemic Change
• Housing & Accommodation
• Police & Justice
• Employment, Training & Economic Development
• Racism
• Education
• Health & Wellbeing

Check out the Yamatji on-Country website page for more information here