Elders Program

Looking after our Elders in times of hardship.

The Elders Program is available to all Yamatji Nation Elders – both YSRC Members and eligible non-members, that will be 60 years and over by the end of each respective financial year.

WHY was the Elders Program established?

The Elders Program was established for Yamatji Nation Elders to provide some support now from the Yamatji Nation Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) as ILUA benefits such as economic and business opportunities can be longer term and may not help Elders in the shorter term.

WHO is eligible?

The Elders Program is available to all Yamatji Nation Elders – both YSRC Members and eligible non-members, that will be 60 years and over by the end of each respective financial year.

WHAT does the Elders Program provide?

The Elders Program provides Yamatji Nation Elders with a Gift Card with a limit of up to $1,000.00 per financial year to use for services, transport and goods that assist in meeting the needs of old age and for relief of poverty and hardship. The Gift Card is granted to the Yamatji Nation Elders on an annual basis and can be used for any purchases where a credit / debit card is accepted but cannot be used to withdraw cash or purchase other gift cards.

HOW to apply:

  • If an Elder has already applied and been approved and provided ID, then they don’t need to re-apply as their Elders Program gift card will automatically be sent out to them for the following financial year[MM1] .
  • All new Elders Program applicants will need to complete the Elders Program Application form and submitted to the YSRC Office in Geraldton with some form of ID showing their date of birth.
  • YSRC will process the application form ensuring all required information is provided.
  • Applications from non YSRC Members will take longer to process as eligibility will need to be determined.
  • Once approved, YSRC will send the Gift Card to Elders.
  • Gift Cards will be sent out with a zero balance for safety. Once the Elder has confirmed receipt of the Gift Card the YSRC Office will “load” the Gift Card with the $1,000.
  • The Elders Program started mid-January 2022.