Financial Support

Financial Support

Financial Support is available to Kokatha people and is designed to improve the quality of the lives of Kokatha people.

Financial Support

Health & Wellbeing

Back to school
Applications

Funeral
costs

WELLBEING ROUND

The Wellbeing Round has now closed for 2023.

education scholarship

Round 1 of the Kokatha Education Scholarship is now open.

The scholarship provides financial assistance to help fund educational courses for registered Kokatha Common Law Holders and their children (aged under 18).

Applications for funding of up to $10,000 can me made to cover the costs of:

  • Fees
  • Text books
  • Laptops and Ipads
  • Accommodation and transport
  • Uniforms
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Tutorial support
Applications close at 5pm on Monday 13 May 2024.

Sporting Contribution

The Special Circumstances Sporting Contribution Fund exists to support individuals with the costs associated with participating in specific sporting occasions.

Health Assistance

The Kokatha Charitable Trust Trustees have made funding available for distribution during this financial year (July 2023- June 2024).

The limits are $1000 per adult per year, children under 18 must apply using the parent/caregivers allocated funds.

You can apply more than once per year until your limit is reached.

back to school applications

Back to School Round 2024 is now open.

Do you have children attending school from kindy to year 12 and need financial support to help with school related expenses?

Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation and the Kokatha Charitable Trust are offering $1000 per student for the 2024 school year for the children of Kokatha Members and registered Common Law Holders.

Please note there are some changes this year, including:

  • A change to the funding limit.
  • A cap on the amount that can be spent on clothing.
  • Ipad/laptop eligibility.

Application forms can be collected from the KAC office at 35 Flinders Terrace, Port Augusta or click the button below to download the application form.

Applications close on 16 August 2024.

If you are unsure of the status of your membership, please contact the KAC office on (08) 8642 2068 or visit oric.gov.au

Funeral Assistance

Funeral assistance is available to help cover the cost of funeral related expenses for Kokatha people.

The Kokatha Charitable Trust Trustees have made $70,000 available for distribution during this financial year.

CULTURE ACTIVITIES ASSISTANCE

The aim of this program is to provide Kokatha individuals with financial support to participate in activities that promote cultural heritage, traditional ceremonial activities, preservation of Kokatha knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of Kokatha traditions, culture, heritage and the environment.

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