Posts By: Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act – State Government Co-Design Regional Forums – How to get involved!

Posted: May 9th, 2022

The State Government recently launched its intended co-design process in relation to the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 (WA) (ACH Act), to be overseen by its newly appointed reference group. This process will involve consultations regarding the creation of the regulations, statutory guidelines and operational policies associated with the ACH Act, which are yet to be developed.

The first phase of this consultation has already started, with workshops being held in several regional locations, as well as Perth, throughout April and May.

YMAC strongly encourages those who have an interest in this important issue to get directly involved in the State Government’s process.

You can find out more, including how to register for one of their upcoming workshops, here.

Alternatively, you can contact the Department of Planning, Lands, and Heritage directly by emailing achimplementation@dplh.wa.gov.au.

Mobile Screening Mammogram Service – Midwest

Posted: May 5th, 2022

BreastScreen WA’s FREE mobile screening mammogram service will be visiting the Midwest between April and October.

Breast cancer is the most common life-threatening cancer for women and 1 in 7 women in Australia will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Early detection is your best protection.

Women 50 to 74 years are invited to have a free screening mammogram at the following locations:

• Geraldton Hospital, Carpark off Milford Street Geraldton: 13 April – 17 Oct 2022
• Mullewa Health Service, Elder St Mullewa: 31 May – 1 June 2022
• Morawa Perenjori Health Service, Caulfield Road Morawa: 2 – 8 June 2022
• North Midlands District Hospital, Thomas St Three Springs: 9 – 16 June 2022
• Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service, 60 Rifle Range Road, Rangeway: 17 – 28 Oct 2022

All women aged 40 years and over with no breast symptoms are welcome to attend.

For more information or to make your free screening mammogram appointment – book online at BreastScreen WA’s website or call 13 20 50.

Opportunities available for First Nations Young People

Posted: May 4th, 2022

Two free opportunities are available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people with the Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) and IndigenousX.

Our Truth Our Way IndigenousX internship (18-35 year olds)

The Our Truth, Our Way Project is a platform for the voices and truth telling of First Nations young people to transform the future. The internship will span 12 months and provide a paid opportunity for eight (8) young First Nations creatives to take the lead in innovative, creative, and collaborative storytelling, to develop their work and critical thinking skills, build networks and collaborate with First Nations industry professionals.

Key dates: 

• Applications close 16 May 2022
• Internship begins July 2022

Click here to apply!

For further information, contact ‘Our Truth, Our Way’ Creative Development Managers, Rachael Hocking or Aiesha Saunders

Collective Imagining (16-25 year olds)

FYA will be backing 50 young dreamers to launch a new multi-issue youth movement through the Collective Imaging project. Over the next 24 months, the group of 50 young people will be trained to engage 1,000 young people in creative processes of collectively imagining a different future. FYA will then provide grants and coaching to the young people to run campaigns that bring the vision to life.

The program has a focus on First Nations creatives’, knowledge, and values with trainers from a wide range of mediums.

Key dates: 

• Applications close Sunday 8 May 2022
• 27-29 May, 19-21 August 2022 for in person gatherings

Click here to apply!

For further information, contact Laura O’Connell Rapira, Executive Director of Movement Building or via phone on 0424 832 368.

Expression of Interest: ACCO Sector Procurement Workshops

Posted: May 3rd, 2022

The Department of Communities would like to hear from Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCO) to enable a sector-led approach to procurement of housing and homelessness services for Aboriginal people and communities.

To register your interest to attend the workshops and for further information, click here.

Please note ACCO is as defined in the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

The registration of interest will close on Friday 6th May 2022 at 2:30pm.

South Hedland Consultations: Have your say on how you can age well in your community!

Posted: April 26th, 2022

The State Government, on behalf of the Hon. Don Punch MLA, Minister for Seniors and Ageing, is developing WA’s first Seniors Strategy.

The Department of Communities is keen to hear the thoughts and opinions of older Western Australians to help shape the strategy.

Consultation sessions are being held across the state in May and June 2022, with sessions at Lotteries House in South Hedland taking place on Thursday, 5 May 2022:

• Session 1: 9.30am – 11.30am
• Session 2: 12.30pm – 2.30pm

Can’t make it to a session?

One-on-one phone interviews are available for people who are unable to attend a consultation session.

• For more information or to register for a session, click here
• View flyer here

Northampton COVID Vaccination Clinic

Posted: April 19th, 2022

Free COVID-19 adult, child and booster vaccinations will be available to Northampton residents, at Northampton Hospital at the Day Centre, 103 Stephen St, Northampton, 6535 on the 28 April 2022.

All people aged 5 and over are eligible to receive their free COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine.

COVID-19 Boosters are now available for people aged 16+, three months after your second dose.

Walk-ins are welcomed. Children aged 5-16 need to be accompanied by a parent, carer or adult and must book.

Click here to book your vaccination

Click here to view the poster and FAQ’s sheet.

Law Week Art Competition – Entries Now Open

Posted: April 13th, 2022

During Law Week (16 to 20 May 2022), Regional Alliance West (“RAW”) will be running an art competition, with the theme of “Law and the Pandemic”. Midwest, Murchison and Gascoyne artists are being invited to submit original works in any medium, format or size that reflect upon the theme.

Law Week is a national event that highlights the role of the law and the legal profession in our daily lives, providing the community with a greater understanding and awareness of the law and legal system.

For more Law Week Art Competition information and to enter, click here

The closing date for the competition is 4:00 pm on Thursday 28 April 2022.  An exhibition and awards ceremony will be held at 3:30 pm on Thursday 19 May 2022.

Expansion of the Aboriginal Pastoral Academy

Posted: April 6th, 2022

The State Government recently announced its support for the expansion of the Aboriginal Pastoral Academy in the State’s north.

The Aboriginal Pastoral Academy was developed in response to industry requests to provide a supported career path for young Aboriginal adults, while boosting the capacity and capability of the pastoral industry workforce.

New partnerships have been formed to take the Academy to the next level by engaging station owners with training providers and school-based programs and creating links between a range of quality training opportunities, refresher courses, mentoring and workplace placements to create jobs and satisfy industry workforce requirements.

Read full media release here

CEW Scholarships Now Open

Posted: April 4th, 2022

The CEW Scholarship Program offers a wide range of scholarships available to women working in specific sectors and specialties.

The scholarship program runs throughout the year, and in most cases, applicants will have the flexibility to choose a course that best suits their career aspirations.

You can review each scholarship and eligibility criteria here to make an informed decision regarding which is most suitable to you.