Karlup Aboriginal Corporation

Karlup is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) that empowers Aboriginal people to have a voice in the design, development, and delivery of services through culturally safe co-design and community engagement. The organisation works to strengthen community wellbeing by increasing affordable housing opportunities, supporting Aboriginal-led initiatives, advocating for community participation in decision-making, and fostering cultural knowledge and security. Guided by the Karlup Kaartdijin cultural framework, Karlup promotes strong connections to culture through initiatives such as membership growth, community consultation, support for men’s and women’s groups, cultural training, an Elders Panel, and the co-design of trauma-informed healing programs, ensuring services are shaped by and for the local Aboriginal community.

Provider

• Karlup Aboriginal Corporation

Eligibility & Access

• Eligibility depends on the prorgam. Contact for further information.

Achievements

• In 2026 founding chair John Mogridge was named WA Community Person of the Year at the Perth NAIDOC awards, highlighting the corporation’s foundational community development work.

Partnerships

• Indigo Junction
• Cit of Swan
• Lotterywest
• State Government of Western Australia