Yamatji region news

YMAC’s new Carnarvon office has opened its doors, by appointment, at 4 Francis Street – it will soon be open to the public once renovations are complete. An official opening is planned for November.

Save the date!

Re-scheduled Yamatji On-Country – Geraldton • 12-13 October

The Yamatji On-Country event planned for August was postponed due to severe weather and has now been rescheduled for 12 and 13 October. The meeting will be held at the same location: Bundiyarra Aboriginal Community Aboriginal Corporation in Geraldton – and WA’s Aboriginal Affairs Minister Tony Buti will be attending.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples from across the Mid West, Murchison and Gascoyne regions are invited to meet and discuss issues affecting them and their communities, while also coming up with resolutions to share with government decision-makers. Day one includes an evening celebration of food and performance.

The 2022 program includes updates on State and Federal heritage law reform and discussion on community issues.

Yamatji Annual Regional Meeting

When: Saturday 26 November 2022 Time: 9am for a STRICT 9.30am start Venue: Woolshed Hall, 21 Robinson Street, Carnarvon Official notices about the meeting will be sent to members – please keep an eye out for them.