YMAC Annual Report 2022

Right: Members of
the 1946 Pilbara
Strike taking court
action in 1958.
Picture reproduced
with permission
from The West
Australian
Other advocacy activities and events
• Ongoing support and awareness-raising
provided to the Wadjemup (Rottnest
Island) Project, including a site visit in
August 2021 attended by YMAC Directors
and staff.
• Promoted events commemorating the
75th anniversary of the 1946 Pilbara
Strike, including several presented by
the Pilbara Strike Committee.
• Support provided, and activities
undertaken, to acknowledge the
30th anniversary of the Mabo Decision,
promoting the importance of the
landmark case and the call to make
the anniversary (3 June) recognised
as a national holiday.
• YMAC staff participation in Indigenous
Ranger Sector Strategy consultations.
• Sponsorship provided to the Great
Northern Football League (GNFL) in
support of its Indigenous Round
(17–18 July 2021).
• Support provided, and activities
undertaken, to acknowledge NAIDOC
Week 2021 and its theme of ‘Heal
Country’. The work included YMAC
Directors and staff sharing messages
about what healing and caring for
Country means to them.
• National Reconciliation Week 2022
was acknowledged with support
and activities, including YMAC staff
from across our regions attending a
Reconciliation WA virtual breakfast.
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