GABC Newsletter | 28 January 2026

Today’s Top Stories

Join Us In Shaping Our Next Chapter!

Welcome to 2026! The achievements of 2025 reflect what’s possible when community, trust and collaboration come together. We’re incredibly proud of what’s been accomplished and grateful for the support and belief that helped make these shared wins a reality for Aboriginal businesses across our region.

As we step into 2026, we’re inviting operational funding partners to join us in building on this momentum. If you’re interested in supporting impact that’s already taking shape, or have recommendations within your network, we’d love to connect and explore what comes next, together.

With sincere thanks to Northern Star Resources for their valued past support, to BHP for their continuing support of our Stronger Business Program, and to Mineral Resources for their ongoing operational support.

Member News & Highlights

We’d love to showcase the incredible work happening across our members in upcoming newsletters. If you have news, achievements, events, updates or stories you’d like featured, please send any content or information through to enquiries@gab.org.au — we’d be delighted to help share your story with our community.

The Western Australian Aboriginal Leadership Institute are inviting Aboriginal women & men who are looking to grow in their leadership journey to apply for one of their programs.

Yorga Djenna Bidi

Aboriginal women, aged 25 and over.

With over 300 Alumni, this program continues to bring Aboriginal women together to grow as leaders.

Click here to learn more & apply for Yorga Djenna Bidi

Maaman Djenna Koorl

Aboriginal men, aged 25 and over.

WAALI’s newest program for Aboriginal men, already empowering participants to take off on their leadership path.

Click here to learn more & apply for Maaman Djenna Koorl

Emerging Leaders

Aboriginal women & men, aged 18 to 25.

A 4-day residential program launching young Aboriginal women and men on their leadership journey.

Click here to learn more & apply for Emerging Leaders

Housing Innovation Fund boost for manufacturing

The Cook Government is prioritising a home for every Western Australian with the launch of its $50 million Housing Innovation Fund (HIF).

The HIF – a key part of the government’s Made in WA plan – offers a mix of grants and loans aimed at increasing the uptake of modern methods of construction, improving productivity and strengthening local manufacturing capability.

The first stage, launched today, is a competitive grant program, with grants of up to $5 million on offer to support WA businesses adopting prefabricated, modular, and automated building technologies.

By supporting large-scale, industry-shaping projects, the HIF aims to future-proof WA’s residential housing industry and improve housing supply and affordability throughout the State.

Applicants can apply for grants of up to $5 million, with a 50 per cent co-contribution required.

https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-energy-and-economic-diversification/housing-innovation-fund

Save The Date!

MEEDAC are excited to announce the date for the 2026 MEEDAC Goldfields (Coolgardie) Community and Employment Expo

Want to become a GABC Member? 

The GABC membership group boasts a wide range of services across the mining, industrial, commercial and civil spaces, and with regular member additions, our list of capabilities continues to grow. Please e-mail enquiries@gab.org.au to receive the membership information and form.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

The Goldfields Aboriginal Business Chamber (GABC) acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands where we work, travel and live. We celebrate the diversity of all Aboriginal people and their ongoing culture and connection to country. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging and acknowledge those that are members of the chamber.