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• Foundation Housing Agreement: GAC recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Foundation Housing. The
agreement outlines the future role of Foundation Housing in managing the GAC houses following their construction.
Foundation Housing will also play a key role in assisting GAC in developing important policies and procedures with regards to
the maintenance of the houses and tenancy management.
• The Health Needs Analysis Project: GAC and Murdoch University are partners in a Health and Education Needs Analysis of
Gumala Members and their children. The Health and Education Needs Analysis will result in a final plan for both the Mobile
Health Clinic and the implementation of improved school education programs. Murdoch University commenced Phase I of
the Needs Analysis in early 2011, with a final report scheduled to be delivered to Gumala by mid-2012.
• The Capital Works Project - The Capital Works Project is focused on improving existing facilities and installing new facilities at
our remote communities. This includes: Lore Camp Upgrades, Playgrounds, and upkeep of infrastructure and facilities.
• Community Services and Assistance - GAC provides a range of services for our local communities, including: Gumala Radio,
Gumala Bus Services and a range of support and services for our remote communities.
Over recent years, GAC’s Membership growth has been rapid, increasing from approximately 700 to 1200 Members from
2008 to 2011. With major growth comes major change. GAC has recently expanded its Perth office, with several recent
executive and non-executive appointments. GAC’s has also relocated its Perth office to a prestigious Perth CBD address
located in Adelaide Terrace.
In late March 2012 GAC held a highly successful Annual General Meeting (AGM), Special General Meeting (SGM) and Elders
Meeting ‘on country’ at the majestic and iconic Karijini National Park. One of the highlights of the meetings was the
appointment of a new Board of Directors.
Together with the new Board of Directors, the Management and Staff of GAC are committed to providing the highest
possible level of support, governance, internal systems and controls to the ultimate benefit to the Traditional Owners that
GAC serves.
GAC is proud of its recent track record as a reform-driven, Member-based not-for-profit organisation representing the
Nyiyaparli, Banyjima and Innawonga Traditional Owners of the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The corporation looks
forward to future growth opportunities and will continue to achieve positive outcomes which will ultimately benefit the long
term future of the Traditional Owners.
Please visit www.gumala.com.au for further information about GAC, including newsletters, podcasts, etc.
Sincerely
Keith Hall
Chairman
Steve Mav
Chief Executive Officer
ABN: 93807596843 Website: www.gumala.com.au ICN: 2744
Accounts: accounts@gumala.com.au
Chief Executive Officer: Steve Mav
General: gac@gumala.com.au
Chairman: Keith Hall