JYAC’s responsibilities

Jamukurnu Yapalikurnu Aboriginal Corporation (JYAC) is the prescribed body corporate (PBC), which holds and manages native title for the Martu common law holders of the Martu native title determinations.

JYAC works to advance the cultural, social and economic strengths of Martu people, now and for the future.

JYAC’s role and responsibilities:

• manage Martu people’s native title rights and interests
• support Martu people’s aspirations, including for lore and culture, vibrant communities, health, education and business development
• collaborate with other Martu organisations such as Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS), Martuku Jijiku Maya (Martu Youth Hostel) and Martumili
• negotiate, implement and monitor agreements for care of, access to, and use of Martu ngurra
• generate income from land agreements and mining to be held in trust for the benefit of Martu people
• work with the commonwealth, state and local governments and industry to create partnerships and investments for Martu people – within on-country communities and across the Pilbara and Kimberley regions