Who We Are
Central Desert Native Title Services Ltd (Central Desert) is a recognised native title service provider for the native title claimants and holders of the Central Desert Region of Western Australia. The organisation was incorporated on 16 April 2007 and commenced operations on 1 July 2007. Ngaanyatjarra Council's (Aboriginal Corporation) Native Title Unit formerly serviced this area.
Central Desert’s primary function is to protect and advance the native title rights and interests of the native title claimants and holders of the Central Desert Region. This includes assisting native title claimants to have their native title rights and interests recognised by the Australian legal system.
The geographic area over which Central Desert has native title service provider responsibilities is known as the Central Desert Region. This vast region covers approximately one third of Western Australia.
Central Desert produces high quality outcomes in all facets of native title work; including anthropological research, managing future acts, mediation and litigation, governance and capacity building and natural resource management. The organisation facilitates and maintains strong co-operative relationships between native title claimants and holders, government agencies, neighbouring Native Title Representative Bodies, exploration and mining companies, and other stakeholders.
Central Desert receives more than 90% of its annual income from a Federal Government grant under the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs’ Native Title Program. These funds are provided to enable Central Desert to perform its functions under the Native Title Act.
Current Annual Report
Click here to view our 08/09 Annual Report
Previous Annual Reports
Click here to view our 07/08 Annual Report