May 2026

2026 On-Country Bush Meeting at the Yule River Meeting Place

Posted: May 22nd, 2026

This year’s On-Country Bush Meeting at Yule River is back again for its 11^th year, to be held on Wednesday, 29 and Thursday, 30 July on Kariyarra Country at the Yule River Meeting Place.

Join us to participate in important discussions on progressing the Yule River Call to Action and Solutions Roadmap (CTA) and the 2025 Community Priorities document. These documents outline the community’s calls to action in response to previous discussions held at the event, and are aligned with the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

Day One is for First Nations people living in the Pilbara only, with government representatives invited to join the conversation on Day Two.

Invitations for this year’s event have now been sent to Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs), government, and stakeholders, along with the coordination of workshops for government agencies to meet with ACCOs and community members ahead of the July meeting to discuss specific areas of the Call to Action needing more focus, attention and consultation.

PBCs and ACCOs are also invited to get involved in this year’s event by promoting the event through their networks, hosting a stall or activity, assisting your members to attend, and/or providing financial or in-kind support to the event.

Following last year’s government commitment, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Hon Don Punch MLA met with the Yule River Working Group in March this year alongside other senior government officials from the Department of Premier and Cabinet to discuss issues facing the region as well as progress in the key priority areas outlined in the CTA.

As part of his commitment, the Minister provided a detailed report against the CTA. This report will inform the work of the Yule River

Working Group as preparations continue for this year’s meeting, and will be shared with community members and ACCOs ahead of the event.

For more information and updates, keep an eye on the On-Country Bush Meeting at Yule River events page.

ABS Census Field Jobs now hiring

Posted: May 8th, 2026

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is currently hiring over 30,000 people for the next Census, which will be held on Tuesday, 11 August 2026.

Census Field Officers collect data which helps inform local services for the community. The ABS conducts a Census every five years, with the collected information helping government, businesses, and community groups plan for schools, health care, transport, and infrastructure.

Field Officers are needed all over Australia to ensure everyone is supported to participate and be reflected in the data, especially from regional and First Nations communities.

For the upcoming Census, ABS has a variety of temporary jobs available across YMAC’s representative areas. Field Officers can earn extra money while working flexibly across weekdays, weekends and evenings in roles including delivering Census letters and forms, answering questions from the public, and assisting households that haven’t yet responded. Some jobs can also involve managing a team of people on the ground.

Applications for Field Officer jobs are now open. The ABS is looking for a broad range of people to apply to reflect the diversity of Australian communities. No experience is required for these jobs.

Submit your application by Monday, 18 May 2026 . To apply and see all opportunities visit census.abs.gov.au/jobs.

Free three-day celebration of culture in Carnarvon this May

Posted: May 1st, 2026

Celebrate First Nations culture, community, and Country at the Gnulli Festival!

This three-day festival will be held on Yinggarda Country in Carnarvon from Friday, 22 – Sunday, 24 May, and has been developed through a partnership between Baiyungu Aboriginal Corporation, Yinggarda Aboriginal Corporation, and the Shire of Carnarvon.

The weekend welcomes local community members and visitors alike to a full program of theatre with Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company, a community street festival with markets, cultural experiences, storytelling and live music, and an evening  celebration blending local and state music with art and food.

The lineups include Shane Howard and the Great Western Band, Caravana Sun, Kankawa Nagarra (Oliver Knight), and local acts Proud Mary and Raymond Edney. Special appearances will also be made by Brooke Blurton and Matt Moncrieff, with more to be announced.

Find out more on the Gnulli Festival website.