Mutual Trust Policy Applications closing today
Direct Distribution payments reminder for members. The last date for all policy applications to be received at Mutual Trust is today, 22 June 2022. If any members require support you can either: Come into Karlka office and meet with Jasmine Barunga & Soraya Daniel. OR Contact Mutual Trust Trustee Administration Team either by e-mail: perthadmin@mutualtrust.com.au […]
Covid 19 Notice Update
Karlka Advisory Group Established
Karlka Advisory Group Established At last years AGM KNAC members voted to establish a Karlka Advisory Group (KAG) to provide to Board of Directors with the option to seek advice and recommendations on matters such as law and custom; native title; land and waters; protection of sites and heritage; environmental matters; language; identification of Nyiyaparli […]
Pilbara Bus Tour
Keep up to date with your COVID -19 vaccinations and get your flu vaccine at the same time. Pilbara Bus Tour
Prescribed Burns on Fortescue Marsh
This week, the Nyiyaparli crew who completed fire training last month, assisted the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions (DBCA) in prescribed burns on the south eastern side of Fortescue Marsh. This was a continuation of last year’s burns in the same area, as Nyiyaparli and DBCA work together to create a mosaic of burnt and […]
Chainsaw and Brushcutter Training
As a follow-on from last week’s fire training, this week we had trainer Gerard travel to Hedland to provide hands-on chainsaw and brushcutter training to some of the Nyiyaparli ranger team. With this training, the ladies are working towards their Certificate III in Conservations and Land Management. Well done to Jayleen, Carol-Anne, Lauren, Kamicka, Carol-Lee […]
Fire Ranger training course
Recently, as part of the Nyiyaparli ranger program, 5 Nyiyaparli attended a Department of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions (DBCA) fire training course. There were lots of laughs across the week as the team learnt about prescribed burning and wildfire suppression methods. Well done to Jayleen, Jason, Carol-Lee, Carol-Anne, and Beverley who are now qualified trainee […]
Latest Social Surroundings engagement
Nyiyaparli participated in an on-country social surroundings engagement with BHP this past week consulting on the proposed Orebody 32 below water table mining project. We visited a few areas around the pit and pipeline alignment, and discussed water management, ongoing commitments, mine closure design and rehabilitation. It was great to see the changes that BHP […]
Free Thala Box – Covid Support Kit
The Australian Executive Trustees (AET) for Nyiyaparli has provided funding for 320 Thala Boxes to be distributed to KNAC members. These kits have been created by Coongan Pty Ltd as a community initiative to get vital supplies out to Nyiyaparli people who are isolating or experiencing Covid. The kits contain these high quality supplies: Arnica […]
2022 Port Hedland NAIDOC Awards
2022 Port Hedland NAIDOC Awards are now looking for your nominations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are making their mark in all areas of our community. Do you know an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who deserves to be recognised? Hedland Aboriginal Strong Leaders are seeking nominations for the 2022 Port Hedland NAIDOC […]