Cultural Services and Requests
GNAC is the Registered Native Title Body Corporate (RNTBC) for the Githabul/Gullibul People and is responsible for protecting and managing recognised native title rights and interests on behalf of Githabul Common Law Holders.
Our Responsibility as Stewards of Githabul/Gullibul
Native Title
GNAC takes its responsibility as the Registered Native Title Body Corporate extremely seriously.
GNAC is responsible for holding, protecting and managing recognised Githabul/Gullibul native title rights and interests in accordance with the Native Title Act 1993, the CATSI Act, the GNAC Rule Book and the Githabul/Gullibul Native Title Determination.
Protecting Country
Supporting the protection of Githabul cultural values, heritage and connection to Country.
Upholding Cultural Responsibilities
Ensuring decisions are guided by Githabul Lore, cultural knowledge and appropriate governance processes
Respectful Engagement
Ensuring organisations engage appropriately when working within the Githabul/Gullibul Determination Area.
Cultural Services
Cultural Heritage Advice
Advice regarding cultural heritage values, significant places and respectful engagement processes.
On Country Cultural Assessments
Supporting cultural assessments with authorised Githabul representatives.
Cultural Monitoring
Supporting cultural assessments with authorised Githabul representatives.
Welcome to Country
Requests for significant events occurring on Githabul/Gullibul Country.
Cultural Education
Sharing appropriate knowledge about Githabul history, culture and connection to Country
Research Requests
Assessment of requests involving Githabul cultural knowledge and information
Engaging With Githabul/Gullibul Country
Cultural authority comes from the Githabul People, our Ancestors, our Lore and our enduring connection to Country.
GNAC supports and protects this cultural authority through strong governance, consultation and responsible decision making.
Organisations seeking to undertake activities on Githabul/Gullibul Country are encouraged to engage with GNAC early to ensure appropriate consultation pathways are followed.
Engagement with GNAC supports:
✓ Understanding of native title responsibilities
✓ Better project outcomes
Engagement Process
Step 1
Submit Request
Provide project details, location, timeframe and supporting information.
Step 2
GNAC Review
GNAC assesses the request and identifies cultural and governance requirements.
Step 3
Consultation
Appropriate Githabul representatives and knowledge holders may be consulted.
Step 4
Response
GNAC confirms next steps, requirements and any applicable agreements or fees.