Yamatji Region News

Local Art and Stories Wanted for Zest Festival

Posted: April 11th, 2013

Filed under: Binding Realities Exhibition, Far from Home Exhibition, Indigenous Arts, Indigenous Stories, Kalbarri, Murchison., Regional events, Zest Festival, Zuytdorp

This year’s Zest Festival organisers are calling on people with a ‘story to tell’ to submit sculptures, stories and objects for presentation at two exhibitions at the Kalbarri event in September this year.

The ‘Binding Realities Sculpture Exhibition’ will showcase sculptures on the Murchison River Foreshore, while the ‘Far from Home Exhibition’ will display objects and their associated stories.

The Festival, taking place 21-22 September 2013, commemorates the 300th anniversary of the sinking of the Dutch East India Company merchant ship, the Zuytdorp.

Expressions of Interest for participating in the ‘Binding Realities Sculpture Exhibition’ close 15 May, and 31 May for the ‘Far from Home Exhibition’.

To receive an expression of interest information pack, email bursnell@iprimus.com.au

For more information on the event, visit the Zest Festival website.

Badimia native title trial wraps up in Federal Court

Posted: April 5th, 2013

Filed under: Badimia, Federal Court, native title

This Wednesday 3 April was the last day of trial for the Badimia people’s native title case in the Federal Court.

It was the culmination of years of hard work and the end of a very long and difficult process for the Badimia people. YMAC would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the Traditional Owners who contributed to and participated in this trial, which ranged over many months and several locations out on country and in Perth.

YMAC also acknowledges the elders who have passed away since the Badimia claim was lodged in 1998.

The Federal Court will now consider all of the evidence and submissions before making a decision on the Badimia people’s native title claim. A judgement is not expected before late 2013 or 2014.

Yamatji Special Regional Meeting

Posted: March 27th, 2013

Filed under: Geraldton, Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation, Yamatji Special Regional Meeting, YMAC

City of Greater Geraldton Community Grants

Posted: March 14th, 2013

Filed under: City of Greater Geraldton, City of Greater Geraldton's Community Grants Program, community grants, Geraldton, regional grants

Applications are now open for Round 12 of the City of Greater Geraldton’s Community Grants Program.

The grants provide assistance to local community groups and organisations that make positive contributions to the Greater Geraldton region.

Submissions close 5pm, Thursday 28th March 2013.

For eligibility and applications requirements, visit the City of Greater Geraldton website, or contact Natalie Hope on (08) 9956 6621 or natalieh@cgg.wa.gov.au

Geraldton Aboriginal Job Expo

Posted: March 13th, 2013

Filed under: Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre, Bill Sewell Complex., Geradton Aboriginal Job expo, Geraldton, Indigenous Careers

The Geraldton Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre is running its first employer expo to connect Aboriginal job seekers directly with employers.

Jobseekers are encouraged to bring their resumes as many employers attending the event will be taking applications for positions within their companies on the day.

The expo will be at Margaret House in the Bill Sewell Complex on 21 March 2013, from 10am to 2pm.

To pre-register, send a resume to geraldton.awdc@dtwd.wa.gov.au, or ring Daniel on (08) 9964 6345 for more information.

Indigenous Community Stories: Charmaine Green

Posted: March 1st, 2013

Filed under: Charmaine Green, Film and Television Institute (FTI), Indigenous Community Stories, Indigenous Film, Yamaji Art, YMAC

YMAC recently spent a few days on country with Yamatji artist, Charmaine Green, recording her stories and cultural experiences for the Indigenous Community Story initiative run by WA’s Film & Telelvision Instititute.

YMAC would like to thank all who were involved for making it a great project to work on.


Click to Enlarge: Charmaine Green on country in Mullewa with FTI film crew



Click here for more information on the Indigenous Community Stories project.

Indigenous Community Stories: Charmaine Green

Posted: March 1st, 2013

Filed under: Charmaine Green, Film and Television Institute (FTI), Indigenous Community Stories, Indigenous Film, Yamaji Art, YMAC

YMAC recently spent a few days on country with Yamatji artist, Charmaine Green, recording her stories and cultural experiences for the Indigenous Community Story initiative run by WA’s Film & Telelvision Instititute.

YMAC would like to thank all who were involved for making it a great project to work on.


Click to Enlarge: Charmaine Green on country in Mullewa with FTI film crew

Click here for more information on the Indigenous Community Stories project.

New Website for Bundiyarra Aboriginal Community Aboriginal Corporation

Posted: February 27th, 2013

Filed under: Bundiyarra, Bundiyarra Wanggajimanha, Irra Wangga Language Centre, Yamatji.

Bundiyarra Aboriginal Community Aboriginal Corporation is now online!

Offering latest news, history and links to the programs run by the corporation, Bundiyarra’s website provides a wealth of information to both members and the general public about services it provides to the community.

Bundiyarra has also launched a monthly newsletter, Bundiyarra Wanggajimanha, which can be downloaded from the website.

For more information, visit www.bundiyarra.com.au.

Click here to download the January 2013 edition of Bundiyarra Wanggajimanha.

Gascoyne Community Grants

Posted: February 25th, 2013

Filed under: community grants, Gascoyne Community Foundation, Gascoyne Development Commission

The Gascoyne Community Foundation (GCF) is a local, independent, not for profit trust fund set up to help the region’s communities build and attract funds for the future. Applications for this one-off grant scheme are being accepted until 22 March 2013.

For information on this and other Gascoyne grant schemes visit the Gascoyne Development Commission or email jill.dwyer@gdc.wa.gov.au