BNTAC Butchulla Native Title Aboriginal Corporation

26/10/2026

The next Queensland Parks and Wildlife 003 Ranger intake runs from the 26th - 30th October. For information regarding how to apply, see below.

19/10/2026

Hi family and friends. The Brothers Gathering Men's Group is a supportive and safe space for men to come together. See below for more details.

16/10/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT: RETIREMENT OF GENERAL MANAGER AND APPOINTMENT OF NEW GENERAL MANAGER

Dear Members, Staff, Stakeholders, and Valued Partners,
On behalf of the Board of Directors of BNTAC, I am pleased to formally announce the retirement of our General Manager, Ms Veronica Bird, and the appointment of Mr Shawn Wondunna-Foley as the new General Manager of BNTAC.

After a period of dedicated service to BNTAC, Veronica has made the decision to retire from her position as General Manager. During her tenure, Veronica has provided strong leadership, commitment, and valuable contribution to the organisation. Her dedication and professionalism have been greatly appreciated by the Board, staff, members, and the wider community.

We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to Veronica for her service and wish her every happiness and success in her retirement and future endeavours.

Veronica’s current role concludes on 16th October 2026, she will remain with BNTAC until 17th November to support a four - week transition and handover.

The Board is also pleased to announce the appointment of Shawn Wondunna-Foley as the new General Manager of BNTAC.
Shawn brings a strong commitment to the organisation and its members and will lead BNTAC into its next chapter. The Board is confident that Shawn will build on the strong foundations established by Veronica while continuing to support the organisation's vision, values, members, staff, and community.

The transition will take place in a planned and supportive manner to ensure continuity of operations and services for our members and stakeholders.

We ask everyone to join us in thanking Veronica for her significant contribution to BNTAC and in welcoming Shawn into his new role as General Manager.

We wish Veronica all the very best for her retirement and look forward to working with Shawn as he takes on this important leadership position.

Yours sincerely,
Lorraine Woolley
on behalf of
BNTAC Board of Directors

14/10/2026

Congratulations to our very own djaa narawi Ranger, Mitch Allen for graduating with a Diploma of Animal Ecology. We are so proud of you!

07/10/2026

An important partnership between BNTAC and Burnett Mary River Group (BMRG) is working to restore 10 islands across The Great Sandy Strait. You can read all about this amazing work below.

06/10/2026

EXTRAS WANTED FOR "THE SLIP”
Be part of The Slip, a fun supernatural comedy short film being filmed in Hervey Bay! The Slip is written, directed, and produced by Samantha Gould of Gould Productions and follows a modern-day volunteer who unexpectedly finds herself transported back to 1937 Hervey Bay.

Extras are required for two scenes:
Modern Museum Tourists
Volunteer visitors at the Hervey Bay Historical Museum. Wear your own modern-day clothing.

1930s Dance Hall Guests
Join a lively jazz dance and foxtrot scene at Dundowran Hall. 1930s-style clothing preferred.

All ages welcome
No acting experience required
Catering provided on set

This is a great opportunity to be involved in a local independent film production!
If you are interested, email a recent photo to [email protected] Please include "TOURIST" or "DANCE HALL" in the subject line.

28/09/2026

The next First Nations Men's Group for Hervey Bay will be on the 14th October 2026 at Sea Front oval.

We are looking at a space for First Nation Men to gather and yarn about what is important for them. Yarning about how we can help, ourselves, our children, families and our communities.

It will be a great space for men to catch up and build relationships to tell our stories and learn from each other.

21/09/2026

Massive congratulations to our BNTAC partner, Pacific Whale Foundation Eco Adventures Australia, for being announced a finalist in the Queensland Tourism Awards 2026!

The Queensland Tourism Awards are the pinnacle of excellence in our state’s tourism industry and being a finalist is already a fantastic achievement!

BNTAC is proud to partner with a world-class, multi-award-winning tourism, research, education and conservation foundation which places the health of Sea Country and our sea kin at the top of their priorities whilst delivering truly memorable and amazing experiences to their guests.

https://www.qtic.com.au/queensland-tourism-awards/queensland-tourism-awards-finalists/

21/09/2026

K'gari is a place of deep cultural significance to the Butchulla people.

As new changes are announced for tourism operations on the island, BNTAC Chairperson, Shawn Wondunna-Foley expresses optimism for engagement between tourism company Journey Beyond and Traditional Owners.

K'gari's Kingfisher Bay Resort is set to be taken over by US-owned "experiential tourism" giant Journey Beyond.

21/09/2026

Music in the Park will be held on Saturday, the third of October at 10.00am at Queens Park Rotunda in Maryborough. This event is sponsored by the National Indigenous Australians Agency and the Maryborough Women’s Yarning Group Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation and everyone is invited!
This fun day will provide some outstanding live music from locally talented artists and there will food, community stalls and activities available as well.
If you would like to become a stallholder, please complete and return the stallholder booking form by the 25th September.