Gnaala Karla Booja Charitable Trust 

The Gnaala Karla Booja Charitable Trust provides the following support for members:

• Funerals - $2,500 per funeral

• Seniors - 55+yrs $500pa

• Education - 0-5yrs ($250pa per child) and 6-12yrs ($500 pa per child); and

• Community Capacity Building Grants (from $5,000)

If you have any questions, please call the Australian Equity Trustees Customer Service Team on 1800 078 680 or email nt@aetlimited.com.au.

Funeral assistance 

GKB people can apply for funeral assistance by completing the Application for Funeral Assistance Form and providing details of the preferred Funeral company.

$2,500 available per application.

All payments are made direct to suppliers - no cash paid to Applicants.

Applications and supporting documentation can be emailed to nt@aetlimited.com.au

Seniors assistance 

$500 available per year for GKB Elders aged 55+

Eligibility:

• One (1) application per year.

• Applicants must be 55 years of age to apply.

• Applicants must be connected to GKB Apical Ancestors / Country.

• Applicants must provide 100 points of certified personal identification.

• Personal banking information must be included on the Application Form.

All payments will be made direct to the Applicant’s personal bank account.

Note: Identification must meet 100 points of certified ID (i.e. photocopy of original document certified and signed as a true copy).

Education funding

• 0 – 5 years of Age - $250 per calendar year; and

• Primary School Aged Children - $500 per school year

Funds are available, but not limited to the following Educational related expenses:

• School Fees

• Uniforms

• School Books

• Stationery

• Swimming Lessons

• School Excursions

• Tuition.

Eligibility:

• One (1) application per child per year

• Proof of childcare, kindergarten, playgroup enrolment required

• Proof of primary school enrolment required

• Proof of swimming school enrolment required

Note: A quote or invoice must be supplied with the application form.

Community Capacity Building

A Community Capacity Building Fund has been allocated towards building GKB community capacity. Community projects will be assessed on their ability to provide long term benefit/s to the broader GKB Community.

This policy has been created to provide financial assistance for community development and capacity building projects that align with the Trusts’ charitable objects and provide a clear vision or strategy to generate long-term benefits for the community.

Funds are available for, but not limited to:

• Community Consultation, Participation and Support Projects

• Community Programs and Services (including community-based sporting initiatives).

• Capacity Building Projects – Education and Training; Health and other social benefits.

• Programs for Youth and Future Generations

• Promotion and Protection of culture, language and lore

Eligibility:

• All Applications will be considered at a meeting of the Advisory Trustees.

• All approved projects must be conducted on GKB country.

• If the amount being applied for exceeds $10,000 the Advisory Trustees request the Applicant attend the next meeting in person to discuss the proposal before a decision is made.

• No decisions will be considered outside a meeting.

Managed by Australian Executor Trustees

Level 27, 152-158 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
Email: nt@aetlimited.com.au
Phone: 1800 431 286
Web: aetlimited.com.au