Country, Culture, People, Future

December 2019

2019 On-Country Bush Meeting at Yule River video now live

Posted: December 16th, 2019


 

You can now watch the video of the 2019 On-Country Bush Meeting at Yule River here

Share your views on the CATSI Act.

Posted: December 13th, 2019

 

A comprehensive review into the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act) has been announced which will benefit over 3000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations around the country.

The CATSI Act is the law that establishes the role of the Registrar of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporations and provides for a special form of incorporation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations.

The National Indigenous Australian Agency (NIAA) will be leading the review, with a focus to include what aspects are working effectively and what can be improved.

The review will have an expanded scope to include an assessment of the effectiveness of the CATSI Act as a special measure under the Racial Discrimination Act 1975, including offering better support to economic and community development opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

You can participate by visiting the NIAA website .

Public consultation of Phase 1 closes 14 February 2020.

More information on the CATSI Act can be found on the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) website.

State Long Term Strategy for Aboriginal Empowerment – Have your Say

Posted: December 11th, 2019

 

Aboriginal people are encouraged to contribute to a new discussion paper to help shape the State’s long-term plan to improve social, economic, health and cultural outcomes.

A Path Forward: Developing the Western Australian Government’s Aboriginal Empowerment Strategy, is now open for public comment until 28 February 2020.

The discussion paper takes a whole of government approach and outlines measures to strengthen co-ordination, co-operation and accountability. This will make it easier to see where progress is being made and where Government needs to direct more effort.

The discussion paper is available at https://www.wa.gov.au

6 December – another 25 year anniversary for YMAC.

Posted: December 6th, 2019

6 December marks another 25 year anniversary for YMAC.

In 1994, then named Yamatji Barna Baba Maaja Aboriginal Corporation (YBBMAC), the organisation achieved full Native Title Representative Body (NTRB) status under the Native Title Act (1993), initially to the Geraldton (Yamatji) region.

Achieving this status enabled YBBMAC to manage claims in the Geraldton representative area and established the organisation’s main objective for the next 25 years. In that time YMAC has achieved 26 native title determinations with Traditional Owners.

While our focus remains on achieving native title, YMAC’s services have grown to meet the changing needs of the Traditional Owners we work with. We now also offer a range of services that support Aboriginal Corporations to reach their own milestones in caring for Country and supporting their communities.

YMAC looks forward to the next phase of our partnerships with Traditional Owners throughout the Yamatji and Marlpa regions of WA.

 

Pilbara Women’s Forum Draft Report

Posted: December 4th, 2019

 

Pilbara women are invited to contribute to the Pilbara Aboriginal Women’s Forum draft report that addresses issues such as housing, culture and language, health and more.

Women are invited to attend a forum where they can contribute amendments to the draft report on the day. You can read the  Pilbara Aboriginal Women’s Forum DRAFT REPORT  here.

The consultation is being held by Senator Sue Lines on Wednesday, 11 December at the Ngurin Cultural Centre, 31 Roe Street, Ieramugadu (Roebourne). Please arrive at 9:30am for a 10am start until 2pm.

Click here to RSVP .

A bus will be organised to pick participants up in South Hedland on the morning of the forum and returning in the afternoon. If you would like to put your name down for a seat on the bus please email emma.shearing@aph.gov.au

If you are unable to attend but would like to contribute to the draft, please send any amendments/comments to susan.sutherland@aph.gov.au

Have your say on Closing the Gap

Posted: December 2nd, 2019

 

The Coalition of Peaks, with the WA State Government, want to talk to your organisation about how to improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

A new National Agreement on Closing the Gap is being developed, setting out how Australian governments and the Coalition of Peaks will work together over the next ten years on closing the gap in life outcomes for ATSI people.

Forums have been held throughout Western Australia with the final one being held in Geraldton on Wednesday, 4 December 2019.

You need to RSVP to register your attendance.

Registered attendees will be emailed a Closing the Gap Forum Agenda beforehand.

If you require any assistance, email the Aboriginal Policy and Coordination Unit (Department of the Premier and Cabinet), which is supporting this event, at AboriginalPolicy@dpc.wa.gov.au.

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, Yinggarda 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.

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