Pilbara Meta Maya Regional Aboriginal Corporation

01/10/2026

We’re honoured to share that Pilbara Meta Maya Regional Aboriginal Corporation has been named the Heart of the Pilbara: Legacy winner at the 2026 Pilbara Community Services Excellence Awards Pilbara for Purpose - P4P.

PMMRAC commenced over 31 years ago to service the housing requirements for Aboriginal communities across the Pilbara and has evolved into a professionally governed and highly respected regional service provider, delivering culturally secure housing, community support, education pathways and practical investment in local priorities. This recognition honours a lasting legacy of Aboriginal-led service, cultural leadership and commitment to a stronger, more connected and self-determined Pilbara.

05/08/2026

Pilbara Meta Maya Regional Aboriginal Corporation was proud to be on Kariyarra Country for the 11th Annual Yule River Bush Meeting.

The gathering brought together Aboriginal voices from across the Pilbara to discuss key challenges, opportunities, and community-led solutions for the future. We were honoured to be part of these important conversations and grateful to Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) for the opportunity.

We also shared the impact of our Trachoma Trailer program, which delivers practical health and hygiene services across the Pilbara and has helped some communities eliminate trachoma.

The PMMRAC team enjoyed the event, strengthening relationships with community members and valued partners like Horizon Power. We will continue to work alongside communities to support strong, healthy futures.

04/08/2026

Today, we celebrate the strength, culture, and identity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

This year’s National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day theme, “Living Our Truth,” recognises the importance of children growing up connected to community, culture, and the stories that shape who they are.

At PMMRAC, we recognise the wisdom of Elders, celebrate the resilience of families, and support future generations to walk proudly in their identity, culture, and truth.

29/07/2026

Pilbara Meta Maya Regional Aboriginal Corporation is proud to be on Kariyarra Country today for the Annual On-Country Bush Meeting at the Yule River Meeting Place. We are proud to be bringing along our Trachoma Trailer to support community health and awareness.

Join us for two days of important discussions for our Aboriginal community, connecting and sharing knowledge. Make sure to stop by the Trachoma Trailer to learn more about trachoma prevention, healthy eyes, and the simple steps we can all take to keep our families and communities strong.

We look forward to seeing you there and being part of this year’s conversations on Country.

28/07/2026

Behind the scenes at the Next Gen Festival in Newman during NAIDOC Week 2026.
 
Supported through the PMM Community Grants Program and presented by Newman Women’s Shelter, the five-day festival brought young people from Newman and Jigalong together for creative workshops, music, and empowerment sessions with BARKAA.
 
Swipe across to see the creativity, connection and collaboration of the event captured in these behind-the-scenes photos. A huge thank you to BIG TIDDA , Dallas Woods , Newman Women's Shelter and the Grand Trine Creative team for making the week so special.
 

16/07/2026

Pilbara Meta Maya was proud to support the Next Gen Festival in Newman for NAIDOC 2026, presented by the Newman Women’s Shelter and supported by our PMM Community Grants Program.

The five-day NAIDOC Week youth celebration brought young people from Newman and Jigalong together for creative workshops and empowerment sessions with musician and rapper Barkaa. As part of the workshops, participants wrote and produced the song “All My Mob Are With Me”, and created a full-length music video for the song that was debuted at the Next Gen Festival. The program fostered a vibrant atmosphere and a strong sense of community.

PMM is honoured to support this incredible week long event.

A huge thank you to the Newman Women's Shelter - NWS , BARKAA, Dallas Woods and the Grandtrine Creative team for their outstanding work putting the project together. The music video captures the passion and care that went into the project, and we encourage you to watch the video and see the genuine impact of the Next Gen Festival.

Grand Trine Creative Team:
Dallas Woods — Songwriting Direction
Dion Brownfield — Writing / Directing
Kian Brownfield — Production / Engineering / Direction
Jonny YAO — DOP / Edit / Colour Grade
Sean Kenihan — Mix / Master

You can find the full music video on YouTube:

All My Mob Are With MeFeaturing BARKAA and the Newman & Jigalong co...

06/07/2026

At Pilbara Meta Maya Regional Aboriginal Corporation, we are proud to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2026 and mark an amazing milestone of 50 years of honouring and recognising the history, culture, achievements, and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

PMMRAC will be attending multiple community events throughout the week to mark the special occasion. You can find us at the IBN Group NAIDOC Festival in Port Hedland and at the Next Gen NAIDOC Festival in Newman.

IBN NAIDOC Festival
• 9am - 1pm, Wednesday 8th July
• Brand Street, South Hedland

Next Gen NAIDOC Festival, proudly sponsored by PMMRAC
• 2 – 7pm, Friday 10th July
• Boomerang Oval, Newman
• Featuring BIG TIDDA

Let’s come together as a community to celebrate ❤️‍🔥

     

01/07/2026

This week, Pilbara Meta Maya Regional Aboriginal Corporation was proud to receive the keys to the Trachoma Trailer, marking the official handover of this important asset from Curtin University to PMM.

Funded through End Trachoma and administered by the Public Health Advocacy Institute at Curtin University, the trailer has been designed to support practical, community-led health and hygiene initiatives across the Pilbara.

For our Environmental Health team, the trailer is more than a mobile laundry unit. Equipped with laundry facilities, a barbecue and a handwashing station, it provides a flexible way to bring services and support directly to communities, strengthening prevention efforts and promoting healthy living in a practical and respectful way.

We were pleased to have Dr Mel Stoneham and Mr Robert McGuirk attend the handover and share their insights into the ongoing role of the Trachoma Trailer in supporting better health outcomes. Their involvement, alongside the contribution of Curtin University, reflects the value of strong partnerships in delivering meaningful outcomes for remote communities.

If you would like to learn more about the trailor and the importance of its work follow the link below: https://lnkd.in/dawg3zzT

18/06/2026

PMMRAC enjoyed a fabulous evening at the PHCCI Business Excellence Awards, celebrating the incredible businesses and people that make Port Hedland such a special community to be a part of. It was great for some of our staff to swap the work uniforms for something a little more glam!

We were honoured to be nominated for the Hancock Iron Ore Best Community Organisation Award for 2026 and to be recognised alongside so many inspiring local organisations. A huge thank you to all our team members, our partners, industry leaders, regional partners and our community for your ongoing support and belief in the work we do. PMMRAC cannot do this work alone; the greatest impact happens when larger organisations work alongside Aboriginal organisations with respect, shared purpose and a genuine commitment to local outcomes.

We would like to acknowledge fellow nominees Pilbara Kimberley University Centres , the Youth Involvement Council and a big congratulations to the winner, Polly Farmer Foundation. Your work delivering academic enrichment programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students is truly inspiring.

We are excited for what 2026 will bring and remain committed to continuing our hard work, strengthening our community impact, and making a lasting impact every step of the way.

27/05/2026

The Pilbara is one of the oldest living landscapes on Earth, rich in colour and strength.

As National Reconciliation Week for 2026 begins today, the theme “all in” feels especially powerful when reflected through the Pilbara’s lens.

At Pilbara Meta Maya Regional Aboriginal Celebration, we’re all in for this celebration.