About YAC
Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation
The Registered Native Title Body Corporate representing the Yinhawangka People.
Who we are
Representing Yinhawangka People and looking after Yinhawangka interests.
Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC, commonly known as YAC, is the organisation that represents the Yinhawangka People.
YAC holds responsibilities connected with Native Title, Yinhawangka Country, culture and heritage, and supports programs, services, activities and opportunities relevant to Yinhawangka Members.
Our role
More than one part of YAC
YAC brings together corporate, Native Title, cultural, heritage, Member and program responsibilities within one Aboriginal Corporation.
Some of YAC's work is connected with its responsibilities as the Registered Native Title Body Corporate. Other parts focus on programs, Member engagement, Country, culture, heritage, employment, training and opportunities.
The organisation also works with communities, government, industry and other organisations where this supports its responsibilities and work for Yinhawangka People.
What we do
YAC's work
YAC's responsibilities and activities extend across several areas of organisational and Member-facing work.
Native Title & Governance
Carrying out YAC's responsibilities as the Registered Native Title Body Corporate and supporting appropriate governance and decision-making processes.
Living Cultures
Cultural programs and initiatives that create opportunities for Yinhawangka people and families to connect, participate and share knowledge.
Explore Living Cultures →Ranger Program
Employment, training and practical land management activities connected with caring for Yinhawangka Country.
Explore Rangers →Heritage
Heritage surveys, Yinhawangka participation and work supporting the protection and management of Yinhawangka cultural heritage.
Explore Heritage →Member Services & Support
Helping Members access information, understand available services and opportunities, and connect with the appropriate support or organisation.
Opportunities & Participation
Communicating and supporting opportunities for employment, training, engagement, consultation and participation where appropriate.
Members
Keeping Members informed and connected
YAC communicates with Members about programs, opportunities, consultations, activities, events and other information relevant to them.
Depending on the activity, YAC may provide a service directly, facilitate participation, communicate an opportunity or help connect Members with another organisation or service.
Governance
An Aboriginal Corporation governed for Yinhawangka People
Governance is an important part of YAC's role as the Registered Native Title Body Corporate representing the Yinhawangka People.
More information about YAC's Board, governance arrangements, corporate documents and reporting will be available through the dedicated Governance section of this website.
Representing Yinhawangka People. Looking after Yinhawangka interests.
Learn more about the Yinhawangka People, Country and language through the About Yinhawangka section of this website.