Murchison Region Aboriginal Corporation sees a future where all Aboriginal people have high quality, affordable homes.

We are a leading voice in our community and the first choice in housing services for Aboriginal People.

Murchinson Regional Aboriginal Corporation are a culturally sensitive organisation and understand the unique culture of Aboriginal people. Cultural responsibilities can influence all aspects of a person’s life including housing. We focus on providing stable housing and support to maintain that home so that the family can positively participate in education, training, employment and the community.

Not-For-Profit

Our member-based, not-for-profit organisation is a community-managed housing corporation. We provide quality, secure housing options for the Mid West and Gascoyne region's Aboriginal people. We use all rental income to improve properties, buy new homes and secure the Corporation's financial position and future. We receive minimal grant funding for special projects and do not receive government funding.

Our Portfolio

Murchison Region Aboriginal Corporation (MRAC) owns and manages over 120 residential properties. Our small and dedicated team maintains firm control over finances. While we rent the homes we own, on occasion, we may sell the home to a tenant who would like to own their own home or on the open market.

Before investing in property, we consider demand in the area, alternative housing options and profitability. Our asset management plan, upgrade schedule and disposal strategy are essential tools in our operating strategy.

Upgrades are planned with the tenant in mind. We strive to replace or install efficient appliances that help tenants save on ongoing utility costs.

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Our Values

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Culturally Strong

Our culture is strong, unique and unbroken. We value diversity, inclusiveness and do not judge.

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Honest

We act with honesty and integrity at all times. We take personal responsibility for our actions.

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Fair

We provide services to all eligible Aboriginal people and their families. Our strategies and policies are developed to be fair to everyone.

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Transparent

We’ll answer any questions you have and explain how we’ve made each decision by following the Corporation’s approved policies.

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Quality with Innovation

As a Corporation, we have high work standards and are committed to continuous improvement. We are open to new ideas and welcome productive change.

Strategic Priorities

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  • MRAC seeks to set the industry standard in quality and affordable homes for our tenants. The Corporation provides a service that is fair, transparent and responsive to the needs and requests of our tenants.

  • We are buying more quality, secure and comfortable houses. Purchasing additional properties means MRAC can provide more homes to Aboriginal people. MRAC maintains its properties to a high standard and when appropriate sells houses that are no longer suitable. All money received from property sales is used to purchase additional properties, so the quality of our housing continually improves.

  • Just like our houses, MRAC’s staff are improving all the time through training, development and quality recruitment. We aim to make MRAC a great place to work so that the Corporation can keep our existing staff with their valuable skills and knowledge and recruit excellent people to fill vacancies as they arise.

  • MRAC has established a strong board and governance framework since special administration was finalised in September 2015. Since that time, the Corporation has implemented a continuous quality-improvement framework covering governance, financial, administrative and property and tenancy management.

    MRAC has chosen to use this difficult period in our history as a learning opportunity to create a healthier, more robust and transparent business. The Corporation has gone from strength to strength since then.

  • MRAC is financially viable and sustainable. There is a high level of accountability and transparency in MRAC’s financial management systems.

    Income and expenses are carefully managed to ensure there are sufficient funds available to improve our properties and plan for future large commitments, such as major upgrade programs and annual insurance premiums. Strong financial management means the Corporation is sustainable into the future.

    Our commitment to strong governance, excellent financial management and ongoing support from our tenants make it possible for MRAC to further improve the lives of Aboriginal people in the regions for the future.

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