THE TRUSTEE FOR GROOTE EYLANDT ABORIGINAL TRUST
About
The Groote Eylandt Aboriginal Trust is a charitable trust established in 1969 to advance the wellbeing of the Warnindilyakwa people of Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory. Operating through GEAT Inc as trustee, it distributes approximately $500,000 annually to support health, education, social welfare, and cultural initiatives that benefit Aboriginal communities, with particular focus on youth, children, and early childhood development.
Giving Philosophy
GEAT prioritises culturally-informed, community-led charitable giving that advances the wellbeing of the Warnindilyakwa people. The foundation values long-term partnerships with organisations demonstrating commitment to education, health, and social welfare outcomes, and ensures decision-making incorporates cultural expression and community interpretation through its community committee structure.
Tips for Applicants
Organisations should demonstrate alignment with GEAT's focus on Warnindilyakwa wellbeing and Aboriginal advancement. Long-term partnerships and evidence of impact on education, health, or social welfare outcomes are valued; engage with GEAT's community-informed governance approach and ensure cultural appropriateness of proposed initiatives.
Programs & Opportunities (11)
Grants provided by the Groote Eylandt Aboriginal Trust to advance the wellbeing of the Warnindilyakwa people through various charitable initiatives, encompassing education, health, social welfare, and cultural support.
Grants supporting health initiatives aimed at improving the wellbeing of the Warnindilyakwa people of Groote Eylandt.
Grants supporting educational initiatives and opportunities for the Warnindilyakwa people of Groote Eylandt.
Grants supporting social welfare initiatives to enhance the quality of life for the Warnindilyakwa people of Groote Eylandt.
Grants supporting cultural initiatives to preserve and promote the traditions and heritage of the Warnindilyakwa people of Groote Eylandt.
Grants supporting religious initiatives for the Warnindilyakwa people of Groote Eylandt.
Supports health initiatives to advance the wellbeing of the Warnindilyakwa people of Groote Eylandt through charitable grants.
Supports education initiatives to advance the wellbeing of the Warnindilyakwa people of Groote Eylandt through charitable grants.
Supports social welfare initiatives to advance the wellbeing of the Warnindilyakwa people of Groote Eylandt through charitable grants.
Supports cultural initiatives to advance the wellbeing of the Warnindilyakwa people of Groote Eylandt through charitable grants.
Supports religious initiatives to advance the wellbeing of the Warnindilyakwa people of Groote Eylandt through charitable grants.
Notable Grants
- Support to GEBIE for the GEBIE Gang social program
- Support to Aminjarrinja for furthering education for 24 children
- Support to Outlook Psychology for services to Warnindilyakwa people
- Support to ASAC for Wurrarribididina Stronger Together and Bush Medijina programs
Financial History (7 years)
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Surplus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45.5M | $9.9M | $243.5M | $35.6M |
| 2022 | $21.6M | $14.8M | $208.6M | $6.7M |
| 2021 | $37.0M | $7.2M | $202.9M | $29.8M |
| 2020 | $47.6M | $7.4M | $171.0M | $42.1M |
| 2019 | $20.9M | $6.7M | $129.1M | $3.3M |
| 2018 | $33.6M | $5.4M | $124.5M | $26.9M |
| 2017 | $38.1M | $6.0M | $97.3M | $32.1M |
Community Evidence
External EvidenceIdentity
- GS ID
- AU-ABN-30205934991
- ABN
- 30205934991
- Sector
- indigenous
- Website
- www.geat.com.au
- Financial Year
- 2023
Focus Areas
Financials
- Revenue
- $45.5M
- Assets
- $243.5M
Method
- Match Confidence
- registry
- Cross-references
- 2 datasets
- Match Key
- ABN
- Relationships
- 24
Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.
Data Sources
Location Intelligence
- Postcode
- 0822
- Locality
- East Arnhem
- Remoteness
- Very Remote Australia
- SEIFA Disadvantage
- Decile 1/10
- LGA
- Palmerston
- SA2 Region
- East Arnhem
- Entities in Area
- 307
This entity is in a postcode ranked in the most disadvantaged 10% nationally (SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, ABS 2021 Census).