Empowering Jabirr Jabirr/Ngumbarl People
for a Sustainable Future
In May 2018 the Federal Court of Australia made a determination in the Jabirr Jabirr/Ngumbarl native title claim. The determination included exclusive or partial native title possession of land and sea country covering more than 11,600 sq km on the middle Dampier Peninsula. These determinations recognise native title rights for the Jabirr Jabirr/Ngumbarl, Nimanburr and Nyul Nyul people and the determination was celebrated on country at Beagle Bay in May 2018.
At its authorisation meeting on 6th July 2018. Gogolanyngor Aboriginal Corporation was confirmed as the Prescribed Body Corporate by members of the Native Title Claimant group.
The meeting also elected directors for the proposed Registered Native Title Body Corporate (RNTBC).
News
3 & 4 May 2025
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HEALTHLY 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.
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Follow the link to Register.
March 2025
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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 RNTBC at 1 January 2025 were eligible to apply for support under this fund.
Let us know if you need details of the other Beneficiary Funds available to members.
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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
October 2024
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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 towards a Maritime Certificate - Cert I in Coxswain. The course is offered by TAFE in Broome and funded through the State’s Aboriginal Ranger Program awarded to GAC in July 2024. HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to the success so far.
If you would like more information or to be part of the program, please contact Rosie Wade or Bugsy McKenzie at Gadalargan office or by email rosie@gadalargan.org.au
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND​
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!!​​
June 2024
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.
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June 2024
Beneficiary Fund - 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 and rules of the Beneficiary Fund.​
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May 2024
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 been released in the previous month and that each current member would receive $500 (on completion of an application), to support cost of living expenses. A number of members noted that there had been inadequate communication from the PBC and the need to better communicate with members. We hope the establishment of this website will go to partly address this issue.​
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April 2024
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, consultant costs and training, planning and development costs.​