COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation in conjunction with the Kokatha General Trust has created more programs for our members and registered Common Law Holders to access.
community assistance program
cost of living
Under 55 years old: Up to $1000 per member, per year.
55 years and older: Up to $2000 per member, per year.
business support
Start up/Seed fund: Up to $10,000 per member, per business.
Career Support: Up to $5000 per member, per business.
Growth fund: Up to $10,000 per member, per business.
Sports
Up to $1000 for each Kokatha child or Kokatha member per year.
Health
Optical: Up to $2000 per year, per member.
Dental: Up to $3000 per year, per member.
Personal Health: Up to $2500 per year, per member.
Specialist Health: Up to $1000 per year, per member.
- Must supply specialist appointment letter or referral (SMS not accepted).
- Costs of specialist and accommodation.
Ambulance Cover: Up to $300 per year, per member.
education
Tuition: Up to $1000 for each Kokatha member or Kokatha child per year.
Technology: Up to $2000 for each Kokatha member or Kokatha child per year.
- Evidence of device requirement by education provider must be supplied by school or evidence of course enrolment.
Funeral and memorial
Funeral Service: Up to $15,000 or $2500 for funeral related expenses.
Memorial headstone: Up to $3000.
lore and culture
Lore: Up to $1000 per member, per year.
Culture: Up to $1000 per member, per year.
Sorry Business: Up to $1000 per member, per year (immediate family).
Music and arts
Up to $1000 per member, per year.
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