Funeral & wake Support
Gudjala People Support Program Policy
- PROGRAM PURPOSE & ACNC COMPLIANCE
1.1 Charitable Objectives
In accordance with the 5 Star Charitable Trust Deed and Australian Charities and Not for-profits Commission (ACNC) requirements:
- Relief of disadvantage for Gudjala people experiencing financial hardship
- Support for vulnerable elders within the Gudjala community
- Advancement of health by addressing medical and dental needs
- Advancement of education for young Gudjala people
- Preservation and advancement of Gudjala culture
1.2 Governance Structure
Trustee: NAC maintains oversight through the Board
- Delegated Authority: Chairperson and Treasurer (executives)
- Conflict Resolution: Escalates to other delegated directors per NAC RNTBC Rulebook
- Emergency Overrides: Full trustee review via circular resolution process
- ELIGIBILITY FRAMEWORK
2.1 Primary Eligibility Requirements
ALL applicants must meet:
- Identity Verification:
- Registered common law Gudjala person, OR
- Child of registered Gudjala person with NAC
- Financial Need Assessment:
- Living at or below modest lifestyle (Social Security/Aged Pension level)
- Demonstrated financial hardship or disadvantage
- Government Support Priority:
- Must have accessed all available government support first
- Evidence required of government support applications/outcomes
- Documentation Requirements:
- Photo ID and current address verification
- Proof of relationship to Gudjala people
- Evidence supporting application category (medical certificates, bills, etc.)
2.2 Application Processing Authority
- All applications: Submitted to Future Fund Officer
- Emergency applications in line with policy: CEO/Future Fund Officer decision
- Emergency applications outside the policy: Escalated to delegated directors (Chairperson & Treasurer)
- Conflict situations: Other delegated directors per NAC RNTBC Rulebook
- Staff conflict situations: To be escalated to the CEO and 2 delegated Directors
| Support Type | Amount | Eligible Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Funeral | Up to $7,000. | Transport of deceased, undertaker costs, coffin, burial costs, eulogy printing |
| Elder Funeral (67+) | Up to $10,000. | Same as standard funeral |
| Wake Support | Up to $1,000. | Food and catering only |
| Custody Leave | Within funeral limit | Immediate family only - cannot lodge separate application |
ACNC Purpose: Relief of financial hardship during bereavement
Availability: Emergency – available anytime
Eligibility Criteria
- Relationship Requirement: Immediate family only (spouse, children, parents, siblings)
- Alternative: Family-nominated coordinator with written family consent
- Documentation: Written confirmation of funeral date/location required
Excluded Items
- Clothing, flowers, photos/printing, alcohol
- NO travel reimbursement for funeral attendance
- Holiday accommodation
Processing Requirements
- Wake invoices must be submitted 2-3 days prior to funeral
- All payments made directly to service providers
- Immediate family verification required
The link above is a copy of the PDF Version.
For you to download and print.
Once form is completed:
Email: futurefund@gudjalapl.com.au
Post: PO Box 1545, Charters Towers QLD 4820
Hand Deliver: 6 Dundee Street, Charters Towers
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9am -5pm
The link above is the application form which can be completed online and make sure that you have ALL of your supporting document to upload.
— Please note that this form cannot be saved on your device.
Ngrragoonda Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC (NAC)
6 Dundee Street, Charters Towers QLD 4820
PO Box 1545, Charters Towers QLD 4820
(07) 4764 5511 admin@ngrragoonda.com.au