As the nominated Aboriginal Heritage Service Provider (AHSP) for the Gnaala Karla Booja Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) region, we offer a range of heritage services, often triggered by the submission of an Activity Notice.
From here, we will determine the potential threat to cultural heritage and the appropriate course of action to ensure the protection of Aboriginal Hertiage in line with current legislation and statutory requirements. This includes conducting heritage surveys, having on site cultural heritage monitors, or a combination of anthropological and archaeological support services.
GKB Impact has Ground Penetrating Radar equipment, which may be utilised to assist in archaeological investigations and below-ground assessments.
We have a team of anthropologists, archaeologists and heritage specialists who manage all aspects of Aboriginal heritage for the ILUA region.
GKB Impact has three Aboriginal ranger teams who engage in a range of land management activities across the region to promote the care and healing of country. These services include:
The team at GKB Impact is working towards the commercial assessment and establishment of additional land management teams which will increase the capacity and capability to offer the following services:
GKB Impact welcomes a newly appointed Business Development Manager, Mike Cheneka, who will be responsible for the management of GKB Impact’s commercial relationships.
GKB Impact continues to seek suitable commercial partners on the basis of:
The aspiration of GKB Impact Business Services is to create a spread of commercial partnerships cross-industry, to:
Coming in the later part of 2025, GKB Impact will be establishing a Business Incubator for Gnaala Karla Booja and Noongar businesses. The incubator will be designed to offer wrap around support to new businesses to support their growth and ambition. GKB Impact will leverage the networks and commercial relationships we have to provide additional opportunities to these businesses, as well as support them in the development of tenders and quotes to increase revenue.
The support services that will be offered through the incubator, include:
It is the intention that businesses will be invited to spend 12-18 months with us in the incubator building the skills, knowledge and capabilities to then operate independently, opening up the opportunity for the next business.