AM-YAC Trust Community Assistance
The AM-YAC Indigenous Community Trust is in place to assist AM-YAC Members. Below is a list of ways you may be eligible to receive assistance. For full rules Members should contact the Executive Office. Please note all programs have annual funding caps and funding is not always available.
Health, Medical & Ngangkari Assistance
An application to the PATS Program must be made prior to an application to the Trust – documentation must be provided.
Emergency Hardship
The Emergency Hardship program is strictly limited to extreme situations and each application will be assessed on the information provided. Up to $1,500 may be available per member.
Funding under the Emergency Hardship Program is released in two stages –
1 July and 1 December. During each stage the program runs until funds are exhausted.
Please note the Emergency Hardship program is currently closed as the first funding release has been fully exhausted. The program will reopen on 1 December 2024.
Applications received before the reopen date will be automatically declined.
Elders Funding
AM-YAC Members who are over 45 years of age and considered Elders in the AM-YAC Community will be eligible for a payment of $3,000. AM-YAC Members who are over 60 years of age will be eligible for a second payment of $5,000
Funeral Program
Up to $15,000 may be available to provide assistance for funerals of AM-YAC Members. Up to $2,000 per AM-YAC Member per year may be available to attend the funeral of an immediate family member who is not an AM-YAC Member. Up to $5,000 may be available to assist AM-YAC Members with the cost of a headstone for an immediate family members’ grave.
BHP Educational Programs
The BHP Scholarship Program aims to support AM-YAC Members and their children with costs of education. A number of programs are offered, including fully funded scholarships for AM-YAC Members to attend university, assistance for University, TAFE or similar qualifications and assistance with education costs of high school, primary school, laptop computers, tutoring, school excursions and camps and education needs of children with special needs.
Cultural Business
Up to $2,000 per Member per year for AM-YAC Members to participate in cultural and artistic activities associated with AM-YAC lore and culture. Funding is capped at up to $1,000 each way.
Historical Hardship Enquiry
AM-YAC Members can place an enquiry regarding the payments made under the Historical Hardship Program. Responses will be provided in writing.
* Note this is not an application to receive a historical hardship payment.
SGM Assistance
Currently not available. Will be in place again before the next SGM.
AGM Assistance Form
Currently not available. Will be in place again before the next AGM.
Items Not Covered
The AMYAC Trust does not provide support for legal assistance / solicitor fees, Court fines, nor travel assistance to attend Court. For assistance with legal aid in South Australia, contact the Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement on 1800 643 222. The Trust does not provide assistance with maintenance of private vehicles.
General
- No cash payments
- No reimbursements without approval
- No hire vehicles, taxis or cab vouchers
- Garden maintenance, house repairs
- No vehicle repairs, registrations or maintenance
- No debt collector payments
- No child care fees
Rental Arrears and Bonds
The AM-YAC Trust does not provide support for rental arrears or bond payments. The Department of Communities and Social Inclusion can assist eligible Members in this area.