Published on Friday, 6 March 2026 at 1:57:31 PM
Bundiyarra Aboriginal Community Aboriginal Corporation, with our partner MercyCare and the Department of Communities is proud to introduce the Bundiyarra Regional Aboriginal Community Kinship Stay (BRACKS) to the Mid-West, Murchison and Gascoyne regions, and surrounding areas in Western Australia.
BRACKS is a purpose-built facility designed to strengthen wellbeing for Aboriginal people by improving access to healthcare, education, family, country and essential services, while supporting strong Aboriginal businesses and culturally safe accommodation in the Mid-West region.
Located on Bundiyarra land in Geraldton, the BRACKS facility provides affordable short‑stay accommodation (up to 28 days) for Aboriginal community members travelling to the region for medical, cultural and community purposes. It offers a culturally safe, welcoming place to stay, easing pressure on existing accommodation options and ensuring Aboriginal people can access services, supports and connection to kin and country with dignity and comfort.
While the long-term impact of BRACKS is expected to be significant, its benefits have already been felt locally through the two‑year construction process, which prioritised engagement with local Aboriginal businesses, workers and suppliers.
Construction commenced in February 2024 and was delivered by Geraldton-based builder and Registered Aboriginal Business GBSC Yurra Pty Ltd. GBSC Yurra’s purpose is to build economically sustainable enterprises that deliver genuine and measurable benefits across economic, cultural and community outcomes for Traditional Owners and the communities on whose country they operate.
The facility includes communal cooking, dining and laundry areas, a children’s nature‑based playground, and a half basketball court; it features 44 units, made up of single, double, disability and family units, that sleeps up to 102 people at capacity. Throughout construction, GBSC Yurra exceeded government participation requirements and delivered the following outcomes:
- 8,200 Aboriginal construction hours, exceeding minimum targets
- 10 Aboriginal employees engaged on the project
- 80 per cent local businesses from the Mid West–Gascoyne and Murchison regions engaged
- Two Indigenous apprentices and six certificated trainees supported
- Three new training courses delivered
- 10 high school work experience opportunities provided
BRACKS is opening to the public from the 11th March. To contact, call 1300 207 900 or email reception.bracks@bundiyarra.org.au.
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