Posted: November 7th, 2013
Members of the Badimia community are encouraged to apply for a current vacancy with Mt Gibson Iron Ltd on their Extension Hill operations.
Badimia people interested in the position of Trainee Truck Operator should contact Mark Walker, Production Manager on 9485 3305 or mark.walker@mtgibsoniron.com.au
Posted: October 22nd, 2013
The Standing Committee on Public Administration will hold public committee hearings for its inquiry into pastoral leases this November. The Committee will be travelling to Carnarvon for a public hearing on 5 November and to Port Hedland for a public hearing on 6 November.
The outcomes of the inquiry will impact on the way pastoral leases are administered into the future. Click here for more information and to view the inquiry’s terms of reference.
Members of the public can sit in on the hearings, but to have your say to the committee, contact Lauren Mesiti on 9222 7376 as soon as possible, as places are limited.
Posted: August 21st, 2013
The Town of Port Hedland will be holding its next Aboriginal Consultation Forum on Monday, September 9 at Lotteries House from 9am-1pm.
The forum has been set up as a way for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal community members, council officers and local businesses to make connections and discuss issues important to them. The topic for this forum is “Networking and Information Sharing”.
The discussions will be shaped around suggestions from attendees on the day. Please pass on this invite to anyone you feel would be interested in the discussions. All members of the Aboriginal community are welcome.
If you would like to attend, please RSVP to this email address for catering purposes: eacd@porthedland.wa.gov.au.
Posted: August 16th, 2013
The Film & Television Institute (FTI) in partnership with ScreenWest, Rio Tinto, Leighton and Ngarda Civil & Mining is calling for applications from Indigenous communities, families and individuals who are interested in recording, preserving and archiving the stories, accomplishments and reflections of their community members.
Indigenous Community Stories is an initiative, which is aiming to film 100 Western Australian Indigenous stories and digitally archive them for future generations to view over the next 100 years and beyond. FTI is keen to hear from community coordinators or representatives who want to have their community’s stories recorded.
To find out more and to get your application, visit the FTI website. Applications are due on 6 September.
Toby Smirke filmed by FTI on Jurruru country
Earlier this year, YMAC participated in this initiative in three different communities. Check out some of the photos here, or read more below:
Pilbara Traditional Owners record stories for future generations
Yamatji stories preserved for future generations
Posted: August 12th, 2013
“Spread the Word” is a campaign run by ANTaR (Australia for Native Title and Reconciliation) to raise awareness about the constitutional recognition of Australia’s First Peoples.
ANTaR believes that constitutional recognition and Close the Gap are linked because we won’t be able to close the gaps in education and health unless we also close the gaps in respect and understanding. They believe that constitutional recognition can have a positive effect on the well being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Click here to find out more about the Spread the Word campaign, or about constitutional recognition.
If you would like to join or start an activist group on constitutional recognition, you can send your request to campaigns@antar.org.au.
Posted: August 5th, 2013
The next round of Community Grants from the City of Greater Geraldton is now open. The aim of these grants is to provide assistance to local community groups and organisations that make positive contributions to the quality of life in the Greater Geraldton region. Community groups that need funding for programs or equipment are encouraged to apply.
The closing date for applications in 22 August 2013. For more information visit www.cgg.wa.gov.au/residents/grants or call 9956 6993.
Posted: July 21st, 2013
Reconciliation Australia is now offering a free online Indigenous Governance Toolkit.
The Indigenous Governance Toolkit is an online resource developed for Indigenous nations, communities, individuals and organisations searching for information to build their governance. It covers all the basics – your rules, values, culture, membership, leadership, and decision making – and has many examples of ideas that work from other groups, tools to help you get started, and useful guidance to sustain your efforts. You can use the toolkit in many different ways, depending on your circumstances and needs.
Click here to access the free document.
Posted: July 11th, 2013
WA’s Regional Achievement and Community Awards recognise the individuals, groups and businesses from the Pilbara region who have made a difference in their communities.
Anyone can nominate or be nominated for one of the 10 awards covering a broad spectrum of community contribution. You can click here for more details regarding nominations.
Award winners will receive a $2000 Smart Access Account from the Commonwealth Bank.
Nominations close on July 23.
Entry forms are available through West Regional Newspapers, Commonwealth Bank branches or online.
Posted: June 25th, 2013
Sinosteel Midwest Corporation Ltd (SMCL) are currently seeking a Geraldton-based Wajarri Yamatji Liaison Officer.
For details of the position and application requirements, please visit the SMCL employment page.
Country is our mother, the provider and keeper of cultural belongings. Country and Culture go together. You can’t have one without the other.
Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners and custodians throughout Western Australia, and on whose Country we work. We acknowledge and respect their deep connection to their lands and waterways.
We honour and pay respect to Elders, and to their ancestors who survived and cared for Country.
Our offices are located on Whadjuk Country, Southern Yamatji Country, Kariyarra Country, and Yawuru Country. We recognise the continuing culture, traditions, stories and living cultures on these lands and commit to building a brighter future together.
Disclaimer: Caution: Please be advised that this website may contain images, voices and names of deceased people.
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