Larrakia Ichthys LNG Foundation Trust (LIFT)

The purpose of the Larrakia Ichthys LNG Foundation Trust (LIFT) is to provide a benefit to the Larrakia people over the 40 years of the INPEX Ichthys LNG operations.

The LIFT has been set up within a Trust structure to support governance of the funds and ensure the funds are distributed for the sole benefit of the Larrakia people. Key initial focus areas of the Trust include the provision of education opportunities and support for Elders.

The development of the LIFT has occurred in consultation with the INPEX Larrakia Advisory Committee (Committee) – which includes representation from both the Larrakia Development Corporation (LDC) and Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation (LNAC). The Committee is the body that assesses submissions to the Trust and approves the programs to be funded.

The LDC and LNAC are known as community corporations for the purposes of the LIFT.

For more information about the LIFT, please refer to the video produced by FiRST NATiONS TV for the Larrakia Ichthys LNG Foundation Trust and the Larrakia nation.

Trust structure

1. Proposals for new programs are developed by the community corporations and submitted to the Trustee (Perpetual).
2. The Trustee reviews the proposals and submits them to the Committee.
3. The Committee reviews the submissions and advises the Trustee of approved submissions.
4. The Trustee enters into a funding agreement with the community corporation which will administer the program.
5. The community corporation delivers the program and acquits the funds.

Register of Larrakia

The LDC acts in the position of Registrar for the Larrakia Ichthys LNG Foundation Trust (LIFT).  As Registrar, the LDC maintains the Register of Larrakia to manage the funding eligibility for the programs funded by the LIFT.

Larrakia people seeking to apply for assistance through LIFT funded programs MUST be registered with the Register of Larrakia.  Every Larrakia person over the age of 18 can be included on the register by completing the application form and providing the required identification documents.

Children under the age of 18 can also be included with the authorisation of their Parents/Guardians and required identification documents.

Please refer to the LDC website for the application form and further information https://www.larrakia.com.au/distribution-policy/

Accessing programs

Individuals can access the LIFT-funded programs via the LDC and LNAC. Current programs are listed below.

If you have an idea for a program that will benefit Larrakia people or queries about the LIFT, please email ILAC_LIFT_queries@INPEX.com.au

Larrakia seniors’ gardens get a LIFT

One of the newest Larrakia Ichthys LNG Foundation Trust (LIFT) programs is the GM50s (Grounds Maintenance) program which commenced in January 2022. 

Larrakia Darwin residents over the age of 50, can apply to have their lawns mowed and taken care of. This program is administered by the Larrakia Development Corporation (LDC).  The LDC team will provide a monthly service to maintain the grounds of residences to ensure they look fabulous throughout the year. 

The LDC also acts in the position of Registrar for the LIFT.  As Registrar, the LDC maintains the Register of Larrakia to manage the funding eligibility for all programs funded by the LIFT. 

Larrakia people seeking to apply for assistance through LIFT- funded programs must be registered with the Register of Larrakia.  Every Larrakia person over the age of 18 can be included on the register by completing the application form and providing the required identification documents. 

Children under the age of 18 can also be included with the authorisation of their parents/guardians and required identification documents. 

Please refer to the LDC website to be added to the Register of Larrakia and for the application form to participate in the GM50s program. https://www.larrakia.com.au/distribution-policy/

Photo courtesy LDC. L-R: Michael Debusch (on mower), Pedro Nawia, Danny Raymond, Brett Young, Brian Gardiner and Wayne Hodges (on mower)