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.

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AGM Assistance Form

Request assistance to attend the Annual General Meeting held on 13th – 15th November 2024 at the AMYAC Office in Coober Pedy.

AGM Assistance Form
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Health, Medical & Ngangkari Assistance

An application to the PATS Program must be made prior to an application to the Trust – documentation must be provided.

Health and Medical – includes hospital, dental and optical etc Serious Illness and Emergency Carer’s Assistance Patient Assistance Transport Scheme (PATS) Ngangkari Assistance
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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 maybe available per member.

 

Emergency Hardship Program
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Elders Funding

Up to $3,000 may be available per approved Member as a once off payment to provide assistance to Elders suffering from poverty.

Elders Funding – 45 years and over Elders Funding – 60 years and over
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Funeral Program

Up to $15,000 may be available to provide assistance to funerals of AM-YAC Members. Up to $2,000 maybe available to funerals of non-members. Up to $5,000 maybe available for headstones and memorials.

Funeral Program (Members) Narrower Funeral Program (Non Members) Headstones and Memorials
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BHP Educational Programs

Education Program 40+
University Scholarships Tertiary High School Primary Tutor Support Special Education Wi-Fi Program Assistance with Sporting Events Adult Education Program
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Cultural Business

Funding is capped at $2000 per Member per year and up to $1,000 each way for AM-YAC Members to participate in artistic, cultural and business activities associated with the AM-YAC People. Group events are capped at $7,500.

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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.

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SGM Assistance

Currently not available. Will be in place again before the next SGM.

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. 

You can apply online here