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Locality: Geraldton, Western

Phone: 99973401

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25.01.2022 Weve just announced the details of Phase 3 of our roadmap for the easing of restrictions, with significant changes coming into effect on Saturday 6 June. As pa...rt of our carefully planned roadmap, Western Australia is now ready to take the next step. This next step will be significant, and it will be challenging. Before I detail the changes, I will say this - WAs success allows us to move ahead and take significant steps, BUT we all must continue to act responsibly, that means good physical distancing where possible and good personal hygiene. Because if we have an uncontrolled outbreak, I dont want to have to place restrictions back on. We cannot afford to undo all our good work. Phase 3 will be introduced from next Saturday, thanks to the success in limiting community transmission in WA during Phase 2, and on the advice of our Chief Health Officer and State Emergency Coordinator. As part of Phase 3, the follow changes will occur: - Non-work indoor and outdoor gatherings of up to 100 people will be allowed, a five-fold increase from the current 20-person limit. - Up to 300 people will be allowed in some settings, including for indoor or outdoor venues with multiple, divided spaces, with up to 100 people in each space. - All food businesses and licensed premises can now operate with seated service only, and alcohol may now be served without a meal at licensed premises. - All beauty therapy and personal care services can reopen, including saunas and wellness centres. - Galleries, museums, theatres, auditoriums, cinemas and concert venues can reopen with the 100/300 rule followed. - Perth Zoo will open, as can wildlife parks, amusement parks, arcades and indoor play centres. - Playgrounds, skate parks and outdoor gym equipment can reopen. - Gyms, health clubs, indoor sports centres will be able to offer the normal range of activities, including use of all gym equipment. However, Gyms will need to be staffed at all times and undertake regular cleaning. - Full contact sport and training will now be permitted in Western Australia. This will mean from next weekend, people of all ages will be able to start competitive contact sports. - Parents and guardians will be able to enter school grounds to drop off or pick up their children as part of Phase 3. - TABs are permitted to reopen. The Chief Health Officer will separately work with Crown Casino on how the gaming floor could reopen in the future. These are all major steps forward for Western Australia. Phase 3 will be a big leap but its one we can make under the watchful eye of our expert health advisors. The four square metre rule was introduced in line with health advice. I know its a rule that is hurting businesses. Ive been out for dinner in Rockingham and seen tables and chairs stacked up, because the four square metre rule is limiting the number of people that can be in some venues. As was always going to be the case in Phase 2, the four square metre rule prevented a large number of businesses from opening. As we now increase the limit on gatherings to 100, I wanted to make sure we closely assess this rule. Our Chief Health Officer has now advised, that due to WAs hard border with the east remaining in place, Western Australia is now in a position to move ahead of the national advice. As part of Phase 3, Western Australia will be the first State in the nation to remove the rule and instead implement a two square metre per person capacity rule for venues. This will replace the four square metre rule, which is the current national position. This is an important and substantial move forward our State, and I hope it means many more businesses will be able to open and employ more Western Australians. I know its still not perfect, but we are now able to move ahead of the rest of the nation. In addition, as part of Phase 3, Rottnest Island will reopen to the WA general public. Rottnest has served us well as our own quarantine island during this crisis. We can only make these changes because of the hard work of everyone across our State. But in particular our hard border controls give us the flexibility to progress further along on roadmap. Once again, WA has led the way, and I hope our performance can continue to lay the path forward for the other States. Now is the time for Western Australians to wander our great State and support local businesses. Just like Phase 2, we will carefully monitor the introduction of Phase 3 and its impact in our community. Together, as part of a rigorous consultation process involving the Chief Health Officer and Police Commissioner, we will closely assess Phase 3. We will then work towards further restrictions being eased as part of Phase 4 in coming weeks. This will predominantly be focused on even larger gatherings, the new two square metre rule and some of the other existing restrictions. A time for Phase 4 introduction will be determined in the future, but it will follow the approach we have taken between earlier phases.

24.01.2022 Funeral Support - Dept of Communities...

24.01.2022 The Wajarri Community Office will be closed 2/07/2020 due to staff field trip. The office will re-open normal hours 9am- 4pm 3/07/2020

24.01.2022 Through our hard work, Western Australia continues to have an excellent record in the fight against COVID-19. We are now a week into Phase Two of eased restrict...ions, and have continued to see no local outbreaks in Western Australia. Its a great result, and it gives us reassurance as we can continue to relax restrictions within our State. Today, we can announce the next step in that process. Of all the current restrictions, we know that the limitations on travel throughout regional WA and the boundaries between regions have been particularly difficult for many regional communities. Putting up those boundaries was an important step to protect our regions - including many vulnerable Aboriginal communities and areas with limited access to healthcare. The boundaries meant that potential spread of the pandemic was slowed and contained. As the situation has played out, we have successfully avoided significant community outbreaks, but this was a vital precaution for our State, and for the health of regional Western Australians in particular. We are currently working hard to progress towards Phase Three of easing restrictions, and we will have more to say on that very soon. But today we can announce a change to take effect ahead of the WA Day long weekend, in line with expert health advice from WAs Chief Health Officer. This Friday, 29 May, all regions of Western Australia will be reopened except for those under Commonwealth Biosecurity Area restrictions. That means that travel will be permitted between the Pilbara, Gascoyne, North-West, Goldfields-Esperance, Wheatbelt, Great Southern, South West, Peel and Perth. As the Kimberley and other Biosecurity Areas are currently subject to a different set of restrictions, there is a separate process for reopening them. The WA Police Commissioner and the State Government are working with the Federal Government to remove the Biosecurity Areas from Friday, June 5 around two weeks earlier than the anticipated deadline set by the Federal Government. This means until then, people will need an exemption to enter the Kimberley region, parts of the East Pilbara and the Shire of Ngaanyatjarraku. Following 5 June, travel to those areas will also be reopened - however restrictions on travel to remote Aboriginal communities will remain in place pending further consultation. I would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding. These changes will help support our regional towns and local businesses, as well as allowing Western Australians to reconnect with their friends and family in regional WA. I urge everyone who can travel to do their bit, get out there, wander around our State and support local businesses. We should be proud that our efforts in stopping this pandemic have meant that were able to take action to remove these restrictions in WA. But I would again reiterate that these changes are only possible at this time because of our hard border with the eastern states. As we move forward, we will continue to act in line with the expert health advice of the WA Chief Health Officer and our local experts. In line with that advice, Western Australias hard border with the rest of the country will remain in place, and will likely be the final restriction lifted.

23.01.2022 The coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic has had a significant health and financial impact on a national, state and local level. The GRAMS team has recognised that ma...ny members of our community are experiencing heightened hardships during this time and may require additional support. As such, GRAMS ha been working hard to prepare COVID-19 care packages for those most in need. We would like to thank BHP and Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia - AHCWA for making this initiative possible. To find out more, please see our media release: www.grams.asn.au//covid-19-care-packages-support-local-/14

23.01.2022 Sending Our Condolences to the Jones Family from the Staff at the Wajarri Community Office

22.01.2022 Burringurrah Employment Opportunity https://www.wajarri.com.au/burringurrah-employment-opportu/

22.01.2022 Heres a language session you cant get on Duolingo! Join Godfrey as he teaches us how to say some words in Wajarri, the Aboriginal dialect of the Murchison region.

22.01.2022 Employment Opportunities for Wajarri People https://www.wajarri.com.au/employment-opportunities-for-wa/

22.01.2022 Please click on the link to view the Wajarri Community Office Newsletter https://www.wajarri.com.au//2020/06/June-2020-Newsletter-v

22.01.2022 A huge congratulations to Country Road for celebrating strong, Indigenous women in their Mothers Day campaign. This is the incredible WA model Billie Jean Hamlet with her beautiful mother. #ausindigenousfashion #representationmatters #countryroad #indigenouswomen

21.01.2022 Can everyone share this for dad please

21.01.2022 Mens Business: drinking and your health https://www.wajarri.com.au/mens-business-drinking-and-your/

21.01.2022 Mens Business How to stay well and live long https://www.wajarri.com.au/mens-business-how-to-stay-well-/

20.01.2022 The Wajarri Community Office will be CLOSED Friday 7th August 2020. The office will reopen Monday 10th August. Our Apologies for any Inconvenience. Any urgent enquires please email [email protected] or leave a message on the office number 99973444 and we will get back to you. Thanks Wajarri Community Office Staff

19.01.2022 The Wajarri Community Office wishes to advise that we will be closed from the 18th of December until the 4th of January. All applications will need to be lodged by Wednesday the 16th of December. We wish you a safe and merry Christmas and look forward to seeing you all again in 2021! https://www.wajarri.com.au/christmas-closing-times/

19.01.2022 Wajarri Enterprises Ltd/ PSG Holdings JV are seeking a Utility / Cleaner for a permanent position at their Boolardy SKA site situated in the Murchison Shire. Duties involved in this role include will include general cleaning, operating cleaning machinery, correctly storing equipment, servicing all dining room requirements and proactive participation to all HSE procedures in compliance with site requirements and company standards. [ 84 more words ] https://www.wajarri.com.au/employment-opportunity/

18.01.2022 Boolardy Station Manager Russell Farr, is currently seeking expressions of interest from any Wajarri people seeking employment opportunities. If you are interested in registering your interest in working at Boolardy, please complete the attached forms and forward the information to us here at the Wajarri Community Office. [email protected] If you require assistance with printing or completing these forms, please contact us here at the Wajarri Community Office and we can arrange a time for you to visit the office and complete the forms. https://www.wajarri.com.au/employment-opportunities-for-wa/

18.01.2022 With the threat of Covid-19 here in Western Australia slowly decreasing, the WA State Government has released the following information detailing the roadmap of how they plan to ease restrictions over the coming months. Take a look and keep up to date with how we can expect things to change during May and June 2020. And remember, practice healthy hygiene by always covering your mouth when coughing and sneezing and wash your hands regularly. Look after each other and Stay Safe! https://www.wajarri.com.au/covid-19-update/

16.01.2022 Teenager Raymond from Buttah Windee in Western Australia shares his story of how growing fish in the outback is helping keep his family together.

16.01.2022 Funeral for the Late Ms Irene George 7th August 2020 10am Mount Magnet

15.01.2022 Wajarri Community Office are pleased to announced Wajarri Enterprises Ltd have secured a contract with the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources for the provision of Environmental Services. Securing this contract allows us to continue to build on our vision to build a prosperous, sustainable business enterprise for the benefit of all Wajarri Yamatji people. A big thank you to the our capability partner AECOM, for their assistance in securing this contract.... https://www.wajarri.com.au/department-of-industry-science-/

15.01.2022 Dear members The following statement is being issued to all MWAC Members to advise you who the current directors of your corporation are. After the 2020 AGM and subsequent legal advice, we are pleased to advise the MWAC Board of Directors comprise: Dwayne Mallard Chair (casual director)Dawn Hamlett (appointed 2019 AGM)Gloria Merry (appointed 2019 AGM)Patricia Nola Councillor (appointed 2019 AGM)... https://www.wajarri.com.au/statement-from-mwac-board-decem/

15.01.2022 Join Danah as she chats with Nola about what this years National Reconciliation Week theme of In This Together means to her. : https://youtu.be/NBsfA5m80PQ #NRW2020 #InThisTogether2020

14.01.2022 Due to Covid concerns, The Wajarri Yamatji Community Meeting has been postponed. https://www.wajarri.com.au/postponed-wajarri-yamatji-commu/

14.01.2022 A large scale vermin proof fencing program in Western Australias Murchison region has given Indigenous employment in the area a boost. Fencing contractor and ...Yalgoo pastoralist Grant Simpson has secured a contract to build 108 kilometres of the Murchison Region Vermin Cell. Hes employed 15 local Indigenous people to undertake the construction. "Weve got two teams, they do a week on and a week off, that gives them time to go back in and recharge the batteries and visit the family," he said. "They love it, the work is the main thing because theres hardly anything around in town, jobs are hard to come by." Mr Simpson said before wild dogs moved in the Murchison, livestock work on stations provided jobs for local people, but with most properties de-stocked, the opportunities for work have diminished.

13.01.2022 Thank you Pia Wajarri for the invite. It was a honor to be a part of this Special Moment.

13.01.2022 Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation have requested that we circulate the following notice. A Wajarri Yamatji Community Meeting will be held at Geraldton Rovers Soccer Club on the 28th, 29th and 30th of November 2020. For further information, please refer to the official notice below. Notice of Wajarri Yamatji Community Meeting https://www.wajarri.com.au/notice-of-wajarri-yamatji-commu/

12.01.2022 Regular check ups by your GP can help you stay well, so you dont end up in hospital. Hear from Ernie and Des about why this is important to staying well and living a long and healthy life. BushTV I #AboriginalHealth I #AboriginalMensHealth

11.01.2022 Mullewa Art Healing https://www.wajarri.com.au/mullewa-art-healing/

07.01.2022 For any enquiries contact Ronnelle Ashwin (nee) Gilbert on 0487847467 or Georgette Gilbert on 0455088067... Time of service ; 10 am Please Share Family & Friends

07.01.2022 Wajarri Enterprises Ltd/ PSG Holdings JV are seeking a Assistant Site Manager for a permanent position at their Boolardy SKA site situated in the Murchison Shire. This position will require you to work closely with CSIRO staff delivering support services to their satisfaction and within assigned budgets. You will supervise, lead and motivate your service team to achieve high levels of customer service and carry out their duties in an orderly, efficient manner, adhering to all Safety and Quality procedures and policies.... https://www.wajarri.com.au/job-opportunity-boolardy-assist/

05.01.2022 #BREAKING WA INTRASTATE TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS LIFTED From 11:59pm Thursday night all travel restrictions, with the exception of the Kimberley and Commonwealth bio...security areas, will be lifted. This means travel between the Midwest and Perth will be allowed from Friday. What does this mean to you? Will you be travelling on the WA Day long weekend?

04.01.2022 Help for Funerals https://www.wajarri.com.au/help-for-funerals/

03.01.2022 Mens Business: Alcohol - make the change that could save your life https://www.wajarri.com.au/mens-business-alcohol-make-the-/

03.01.2022 Wajarri Native Title Determination part A... https://www.wajarri.com.au/wajarri-native-title-determinat/

03.01.2022 We require the assistance of a Graphic Designer or Branding guru to create a logo for "Wajarri Group". Wajarri Group encompasses our business entity, our corporation and our trust and we would like a new logo for use across office signage, stationery and website. If you can help we'd love to hear from you! For further information contact the office on [email protected]. Please submit your work by November 11 2020 via email to [email protected]. https://www.wajarri.com.au/graphic-designer-we-need-your-h/

02.01.2022 Mullewa #Shootingstars year 3 and 4 showing off their strength by coming to school everyday, working hard in class and being kind to others. Great job girls. Keep up the amazing attendance!

01.01.2022 Meenangu Wajarri Aboriginal Corporation are pleased to advise we have secured some funding and support from Department of Communities to assist Wajarri Yamatji People confined in remote communities. Please note this is different to the return to country assistance being managed through other entities. This assistance is being managed in two stages as follows, access immediate relief of food, hygiene and medical supplies next week; and [ 173 more words ] https://www.wajarri.com.au/community-notice-2-covid-19/

01.01.2022 Yulella Aboriginal Corporation assist Aboriginal people to return to country amidst COVID-19 restrictions. Yulella Aboriginal Corporation is working in partnership with other WA regions to support Aboriginal people to get back to the safety of country and community, thanks to the assistance of the Government of Western Australia Department of Communities. There is no cost to any Aboriginal person wishing to return to country and will be supported through paid travel costs and up to $250 for food and supplies for their return. [ 151 more words ] https://www.wajarri.com.au/return-to-country/