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The Trustee For The WCCT Central Sub-Regional Trust

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ABN 54737842050|Weipa, QLD 4874|www.westerncape.com.auACNC Register →
Revenue
$2.3M
Total Assets
$11.9M

About

The WCCT Central Sub-Regional Trust is a charitable trust established under the Western Cape Communities Co-Existence Agreement (WCCCA), an Indigenous Land Use Agreement involving Traditional Owner Groups, Rio Tinto, and government stakeholders. The trust manages and distributes funding to benefit First Nations communities in the Western Cape region of Queensland, providing grants, cultural programs, training facilities, and community support services to Traditional Owners, families, and youth in rural and remote Cape York communities.

Programs (6)

Central Sub-Regional Trust Funding Program

Grant funding program distributing benefits to Traditional Owner communities within the Central Sub-Regional Trust area, with funding applications closing periodically throughout the year.

Cultural Centre – Achimbun

Cultural centre preserving and celebrating First Nations heritage and traditions of the Western Cape communities.

Western Cape Centre Training Facilities

Training and conference facilities in Weipa providing employment skills development and capacity building opportunities for community members.

Cultural Awareness Training

Cultural education programs delivered to external organisations to promote understanding and respect for First Nations culture.

Environment and Heritage Sub-Committee

Committee overseeing protection and management of cultural heritage sites and environmental values within Traditional Owner lands.

Employment and Training Sub-Committee

Committee focused on creating employment pathways and training opportunities for community members.

Outcomes

Agreement Duration: Established March 2001, registered as ILUA August 2001
Traditional Owner Groups Served: 11 Traditional Owner Groups as signatories to the WCCCA
Community Stakeholders: Partnership with 4 Shire Councils (Aurukun, Napranum, Mapoon, New Mapoon), Rio Tinto, Queensland Government, and Cape York Land Council
Community Facilities: Cultural Centre Achimbun, Western Cape Centre with training facilities, Elders Hall of Fame

ACNC Financial History

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsStaff
FY2023$2.3M$3.0M$11.9M
FY2022$3.7M$2.4M$12.5M
FY2021$1.6M$1.8M$11.2M
FY2020$1.5M$1.8M$11.4M
FY2019$2.0M$1.3M$11.8M
FY2018$2.2M$816K$11.1M
FY2017$2.3M$1.5M$9.6M
7yr historySource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

CultureEnvironmentSocial Welfare
Beneficiaries
First NationsAdultsChildrenFamiliesRural & RemoteYouth
Operates In
QLD

Domains

first nationscultureenvironmentcommunity developmentyouthsocial welfare

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Data Sources

Enrichment: medium
Last enriched: 12 May 2026
Registered: 3 December 2012
Latest financials: FY2023
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