Spotlight: Aarnja Foundation Future Fund.

Earlier this week Aarnja Ltd's Special Project Lead, Kelly Francis attended the Community Foundation Australia's 2026 Annual Conference in Naarm to network, share and learn more about the great work other Community Funds and Giving Circles are doing within the sector. Kelly joined a panel discussion to share her insights and lived experience as a young leader and what needs to be done to successfully invest in young people.

Kelly also got to connect with other representatives from both the National Indigenous Led Fund Network and the WA Community Fund Network, which Aarnja is proudly a member of both.

The call to action across Philanthropy this year is 'Meet the Moment' and Aarnja Ltd is excited to do this without hesitation in the interest of Kimberley Aboriginal people and communities across our region.

A big thank you to Communities Foundation Australia for extending the invitation to join your event and we 'Always Was and Always Will Be' Ready to Meet the Moment.

For further information about Aarnja Grants please click on the following weblink: https://aarnja.org.au/sponsorship

PLEASE NOTE: Aarnja Grants are now open all year round and will be considered at Quarterly Board of Directors meetings. (Dates may vary and are subject to Meeting Schedule per year).

WA Community Fund Network members 2026

Aarnja Limited Board of Directors visit Central Cultural Bloc (Derby)

This week Aarnja Limited Board of Directors held our 3rd Quarter Board meeting and an Open Community Meeting in our Central Cultural Bloc (Derby). Our attending Directors who travelled to Derby: Anthony McLarty (Desert Bloc), Tonii Skeen, Deputy Chair (West Bloc), Natalie Carlton (North Bloc), Dwes Wiggan, Chair (West Bloc) and seated Edna O'Malley (East Bloc) enjoyed being in community.

Thank you to the community members who came along to our Community meeting to find out more about Aarnja Ltd. Your time and input is deeply appreciated.

We also want to thank the Mary Island Fishing Club for allowing us to hold our meetings at your premises.

Our 4th Quarter Board meeting will be held in Kununurra before we lead into our 2025/26 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 26th August 2026, 1:00pm - 4:30pm at Wuggubun Community. Our formal AGM Notice and further details will be coming soon.

Aarnja Limited Director (L-R): Anthony McLarty (Desert Bloc), Tonii Skeen, Deputy Chair (West Bloc), Natalie Carlton (North Bloc), Dwesmond Wiggan, Chair (West Bloc) and seated - Edna O’Malley (East Bloc).

Have Your Say! Online Survey - Kimberley Aboriginal Clean Energy Alliance.

In March 2026, Aarnja Limited proudly co-hosted the inaugural 2026 Kimberley Aboriginal Clean Energy Forum in collaboration with Nulungu Research Institute and the First National Clean Energy Network.

The forum discussions were centred on the challenges of energy affordability and security that Kimberley Aboriginal people and communities experience; and how the planning and implementation of the energy transition needs to be informed and responsive to the needs of Kimberley Aboriginal communities, especially in remote areas.

Aarnja Ltd is now wanting to further consult with community members to codesign the set up of a Kimberley Aboriginal Clean Energy Alliance (KACEA). The primary purpose of KACEA will be to engage, inform and guide government, the utility, industry and other stakeholders involved in the energy transition on the needs of Kimberley Aboriginal communities.

If you would like to have your say, please scan the QR code on the flyer and complete our online survey.