Joombarn-buru Aboriginal Corporation

09/06/2026

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08/06/2026

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05/06/2026

Congratulations to Carla Davey, Kimberley Bridge and Fiona Smith on representing the Fitzroy-Derby Water Working Group at the AIATSIS Summit 2026.

Their presentation highlighted the importance of Traditional Owner-led water planning and the collective work being undertaken across the Kimberley to ensure Aboriginal voices are central to decisions about water on Country.

This significant project has brought together 19 Prescribed Bodies Corporate and two claim groups to develop recommendations that reflect the aspirations, rights and responsibilities of Traditional Owners. We acknowledge the leadership of the Working Group and the Kimberley Land Council in supporting this important process.

The future of water management in the Kimberley affects all of us. Community members are encouraged to learn more about the draft Fitzroy-Derby Water Resource Management Plan and consider making a submission before consultation closes on 30 June 2026.

Well done to everyone involved in this important work.

04/06/2026

Thinking about buying your first home?

The Aboriginal Home Ownership Scheme (AHOS) is a Keystart home loan product designed to help eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people purchase their first home.

Features of the scheme may include:
-Low deposit requirements
-No lender's mortgage insurance
-Support from a dedicated Aboriginal Home Ownership Team

Potential access to shared ownership options through the WA Government (subject to eligibility)

Representatives from Keystart will be visiting the West Kimberley and will be available to meet with JBAC Members to discuss the Aboriginal Home Ownership Scheme (AHOS), including eligibility requirements, the application process, and available home loan options.

Derby:
1 July (afternoon) | 2 July (morning)

Broome:
2 July (afternoon) | 3 July (morning and afternoon)

If you would like to book an appointment with Keystart, you can contact Keystart directly on 1300 578 278 or email [email protected].

http://www.keystart.com.au/

03/06/2026

🏢 JBAC Has Moved! 🏢

We are pleased to let Members and stakeholders know that JBAC has recently moved into our new office space at MacPherson House in Djugun.

📍 New Address:
Unit 4, 2A Macpherson Street, Djugun WA 6725
(Directly above North West Finance)

We look forward to welcoming you to our new office and continuing to work together for Country, culture and future generations.

29/05/2026

Native Title Youth Forum: Equipping the next generation of First Nations leaders.

24 - 28 August 2026
University of Melbourne, Naarm
First Nations leaders, 18 - 35
Free to attend

21/05/2026

2026 National NAIDOC Week Poster

Congratulations to this year's NAIDOC week poster winner Zaachariaha Fielding "Paralpi".

Absolutely stunning piece! Pick it up from either Kmart or Target!
Celebrating this year's theme "50 Years Deadly".

https://www.naidoc.org.au/posters/poster-gallery/2026-national-naidoc-week-poster

12/05/2026

On 1 April 2026 the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation released the Consultation Draft: Fitzroy-Derby Water Resources Management Plan:
https://www.wa.gov.au/government/publications/consultation-draft-fitzroy-derby-water-resources-management-plan-policy-and-guidance

The Fitzroy River is one of the most important free-flowing rivers in Australia and holds important ecological, cultural, heritage and social value. The consultation draft plan sets out how surface water and groundwater will be regulated and managed across the plan area, including the Fitzroy River catchment and the Derby Peninsula.

The consultation draft plan reflects the high level of public interest in the future of the Fitzroy River, including more than 43,000 submissions to earlier consultation.

Public consultation and submissions until 30 June 2026. During the public consultation period, the Department encourages you to provide a submission on the draft plan and participate in our community information sessions in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing.

You can register online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/fitzroy-derby-water-planning-community-information-4828885

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On 1 April 2026 we released the Consultation Draft: Fitzroy-Derby water resources management plan: policy and guidance. Join us at one of our community events to chat about how we’re planning to manage water resources in Fitzroy-Derby plan area .

11/05/2026

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