Healthy Country Plan Project
We invite all Jabirr Jabirr/Ngumbarl members of GAC to meet and talk about creating a plan to look after our Country. Follow the link to Register. Register
Members Receive $85,993.28 in Support of Education
The Beneficiary Fund in support of Education opened on 1 January and closed 28 February 2025. However, due to demand, the closing date was extended to 7 March 2025. Over the 2-month period, 74 students were supported with school fees, uniforms, books, laptops and excursion costs totalling just on $86,000. All members of Gogolanyngor Aboriginal Corporation […]
Positions Available
Willie Creek Pearls has advised us of jobs available for the coming dry season including cooks, retail staff, tour guides and skippers. Working in the hospitality business means regular weekend as well as weekday shifts. If you are a GAC member and would like further information, please contact us at admin@gadalargan.org.au
Ranger Program
As part of the development of the Bindan Djak Ranger Programme Rosie and Bugsy arranged training for a number of young JJN members who are keen to be part of the new Ranger team. Alyssa Cox, Kae-de Cox, Stephan Cox and Deshaun Matsumoto successfully completed Shipboard Safety and Marine Radio modules of the Maritime Training […]
First Recipient of a business loan
Bunda Bunda NJ Tours has become the first recipient of a business loan from the Economic Development Fund. The loan will be used to expand the product offered next season. Bunda Bunda have the support of both GAC and WAITOC to help continue to grow the business. Big congratulations!!
Funds Awarded
GAC has been awarded funds by the Department of Premier and Cabinet to progress work on land tenure for the coastal management areas of Jabirr Jabirr/Ngumbarl country, as depicted in the Indicative Plan for Use and Management. The project is planned to start in early July 2024.
Beneficiary Fund – Special Meeting
At the Special General Meeting held in May 2024, members were asked to fill in a survey of the future priorities of a Beneficiary Fund. Over 150 surveys have now been received and results will be tabled at the next meeting of Directors. These results will form the basis for the development of the Policy […]
General Meeting of Members
A Special General Meeting of members was held on 8 May 2024. At that meeting, members were undated on progress and current status of the substitution of Waardi and Guumbaar, an update on progress of projects and announcement of approved funding agreements. The Chair also advised that monies held by Guumbarr in investment accounts had […]
Successful Application to DBCA
GAC was advised of its successful application to the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) to fund the development and delivery of a feasibility study and business and implementation plans for Jabirr Jabirr/Ngumbarl ranger. This funding will be used for employment of elders to form a subcommittee, employment costs for a part time administrator, […]