Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation

Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation CLCAC represents the rights and interests of 9 language groups in the Lower Gulf of Carpentaria

Incorporated in 1984, CLCAC is the oldest native title organisation in Australia. The corporation represents the rights and interests of Traditional Owners in the lower Gulf of Carpentaria, with its membership drawn from the following nine Aboriginal language groups whose traditional lands and waters are located in the Gulf

Kurtijar
Gkuthaarn
Kukatj
Gangalidda
Kaiadilt
Lardil
Yangkaal
Waanyi
Garawa

On 30 June 1994, CLCAC was recognised as the native title representative body under the Native Title Act for the Gulf of Carpentaria Region. The area represented by CLCAC encompasses land and waters from the Northern Territory border to east of Normanton, and includes the Wellesley Islands. In 2007 the CLCAC established a Land and Sea Ranger Program as an extension of its role as a native title service body. The Land and Sea Program undertake management activities that enhance the protection and management of natural resources in the lower Gulf region for the long-term benefit of Traditional Owners and communities. In 2011 the CLCAC established a Business and Economic Development Program. The program is building on current initiatives, like the Land and Sea Management Program and successful native title determinations, driving new economic development opportunities that will contribute to improved social and community development outcomes. Today, CLCAC is the largest and most eminent corporate entity representing the rights and interests of Traditional Owners in the lower Gulf of Carpentaria. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised the following page and posts may contain images and videos of those who have passed on.

18/08/2026

We're recruiting!

The Gangalidda & Garawa Land and Sea Ranger Program is looking for three new team members to help care for Country.

Applicants must hold a current manual driver's licence and be eligible to obtain a Blue Card.

See the flyer for more information on how to apply.

17/08/2026

We're recruiting!

The Normanton Land and Sea Ranger Program is looking for two new team members to help care for Country.

Applicants must hold a current manual driver's licence and be eligible to obtain a Blue Card.

See the flyer for more information on how to apply.

04/08/2026
29/07/2026

The Wellesley Islands Rangers are recruiting we have one position so, if you are interested please feel free to contact the Ranger Coordinator Tommy Wilson at the Ranger office with your resumes.
You must be able to hold a Driver's Licence and Blue Card working with Children or be able to obtain one.

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Simone Arnol this week, after a long battle with cance...
20/03/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Simone Arnol this week, after a long battle with cancer.

Simone was a valued employee of CLCAC for 14 years from 2006 to 2020 and was well known and loved for her beautiful nature and generous spirit by those who worked alongside her at all levels of CLCAC, including Directors and Members. Locally, Simone became well-known as a gifted indigenous artist and designer and left her employment with CLCAC to pursue her passion for her art on a permanent basis. Whilst we were sad to see Simone leave, we were happy she had found her calling through her art and went on to do something she was truly passionate about.

Our sincerest condolences and thoughts go out to Simone’s family, who have expressed that, while they are grateful for all the love and support that has been flowing their way, they ask for space and privacy while they grieve and heal.

Hold Simone in your memories and keep her light burning.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETINGAll members are invited to attend the Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (...
19/02/2026

NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
All members are invited to attend the Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (CLCAC) SGM.
Date: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Location: PCYC Multipurpose Room, Lardil Street, Gununa (Mornington Island)
Time: 11:00am
Business:
- Election of Directors & Alternate Directors for Kaiadilt & Yangkaal Language Groups
- Election of Alternate Director for Lardil Language Group
- Member questions & other business as the meeting shall determine

Proxy forms must be received by 11am, Monday 16 March 2026, and must be sent to the Contact Officer, Apryl Ford by;
- Email to [email protected]
- Mail to PO Box 6662, Cairns, QLD, 4870
- Hand delivered to the Cairns CLCAC Office at 104 Mulgrave Road, Cairns, QLD, 4870

Has your Address Changed?It is important that CLCAC is able to keep in contact with our Members and Traditional Owners o...
16/02/2026

Has your Address Changed?
It is important that CLCAC is able to keep in contact with our Members and Traditional Owners of the Southern Gulf of Carpentaria region so we can keep you informed about what is happening in and around your community and notify you of important meetings for your Native Title Claim, PBC Consultation and CLCAC Members meetings. If you have changed your postal address or contact numbers please advise CLCAC’s Contact Person, Apryl Ford, in writing to: PO Box 6662, Cairns Qld 4870 or by email to [email protected]

Address

Suite 1 104 Mulgrave Road
Cairns, QLD
4870

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

07 4041 3833

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