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Gorenang Moortabiin Aboriginal Corporation

Gorenang Moortabiin Aboriginal Corporation is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisation serving the Great Southern region of Western Australia. Its name draws on the Goreng and Minang Noongar language groups, with 'Moortabiin' meaning bringing families and communities together. Established in 2020, it supports Aboriginal young people and families through youth programs, on- and off-country cultural awareness and cultural safety programs, cultural tours and an online art gallery. Its broader work includes intensive family support, early-intervention justice programs and voluntary support for at-risk young people and those in out-of-home care, aiming to empower lives and build community capacity through engagement, consultation and communication.

Legal entity name Gorenang Moortabiin Aboriginal Corporation
Starting off CASWA member since
Sector Education, Justice, Youth Engagement, Community Development
Core services
Location 11 Prior Street, Centennial Park WA, Australia
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Who we are

Gorenang Moortabiin Aboriginal Corporation was established in 2020 by Paula Foenander in collaboration with Elder Ezzard Flowers to serve Aboriginal people across the Great Southern. Based in Centennial Park, Albany, its name combines the Goreng and Minang Noongar language groups, and 'Moortabiin' means bringing families and communities together. The organisation's vision is to be a trusted and respected service that empowers people and builds positive community capacity through engagement, consultation and communication. Gorenang Moortabiin works particularly with young people, giving them a voice in their community and in the programs that affect them. It delivers a wide range of cultural awareness and cultural safety programs on and off country, along with cultural tours and an online art gallery. Its broader services include intensive family support, early-intervention justice work, on-country cultural reconnection and voluntary programs for at-risk youth and young people in out-of-home care.

Support & Partner

Gorenang partners with sectors to strengthen Aboriginal communities through secure, community-led initiatives driving real-world impact & reconciliation.

Tambellup Aboriginal Progress Association
Local Noongar Elders and community groups
Gnowangerup Aboriginal Corporation
Local primary and secondary schools across the Great Southern

Other

Philanthropic trusts and local community grants

Commonwealth Government

State Government

Why partner with us

Talk to us about culturally safe youth and family programs in the Great Southern, on- and off-country cultural reconnection, and early support for young people at risk or in out-of-home care.

Other ACCOs

Regional Great Southern partner for shared programs, cultural brokerage and community-led service collaboration.

Corporate

Authentic reconciliation partnerships and cultural competency training that strengthen your social licence.

Research

Aboriginal-led, on-Country research grounded in Noongar knowledge, lived experience and ethical co-design.

Government

Trusted, community-controlled delivery of culturally secure services that meet policy and compliance obligations.

Philanthropy

Grassroots programs delivering measurable cultural, social and wellbeing outcomes for Noongar families.

Get in touch with us

We welcome enquiries from community members, partners, funders and researchers. Please get in touch and a member of our team will be in contact with you.

Membership is free and open to all eligible Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) across Western Australia.

Joining provides your organisation with a powerful platform for influence, support and resource access.

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